Ndaragwa Technical and Vocational College (NTV5)

Ndaragwa Technical and Vocational College (NTVC) is a public TVET institution located in Ndaragwa, Nyandarua County, Kenya. Established in 2015, the college was founded to address the skills gap in the region by providing affordable, hands-on training in technical and vocational fields.

Its mission is to empower youth and adults with practical skills that enhance employability, entrepreneurship, and community development. The college is accredited by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) and offers diplomas, certificates, and artisan programs in engineering, ICT, business, hospitality, and agriculture.

As part of Kenya's vision for a skilled workforce, NTVC plays a crucial role in reducing unemployment and promoting self-reliance, particularly among rural youth. The institution emphasizes competency-based education and training (CBET) and collaborates with local industries to ensure curriculum relevance. With

Ndaragwa Technical and Vocational College conducts applied technical research and skills innovation aligned with the TVET CDACC Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework and Nyandarua County development priorities. The institution hosts annual technical trade exhibitions and participates in regional KATTI research fairs, showcasing student and faculty innovations in renewable energy (solar and biogas installations), metal fabrication, agricultural mechanization, electrical building services, and ICT business solutions. Applied research projects collaborate with local informal sector artisans (Jua Kali), county vocational directorates, and community micro-enterprises to deliver practical engineering prototypes and community-level economic solutions.