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| MITENGO SCHOOL FOR CARPENTRY AND JOINERY |
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A SHORT HISTORY: When Fr. Sijm, a Montfort priest, was in charge of the Mitengo parish, in the tea growing area of Malawi, he noticed that people did not know how to make roof constructions. More importantly, there were hordes of youngsters with no trade skills, no prospect for a brighter future. |
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This was why, in 1982, he founded a Technical School.
The first group of students were from around the surrounding communities and - after obtaining their certificates - were mostly employed by the neighbouring tea estates. Since 1992 the "School for Carpentry and Joinery" is run by the FIC brothers. |
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With its boarding facilities for 50 students it takes in students from various parts of the
country.
They must have the Senior Secondary School Certificate. Those with the Junior Secondary School Certificate are admitted only if they have a background in technical skills. |
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The school also admits deaf students from Senior Deaf Secondary Schools. The two year course prepares for the Grade Two Trade Certificate in Building. A bricklaying course is to be added next year. Up till now the apprentices receive tools when they leave the school to help them set up their own workshops. The school has two teachers / instructors both with advanced City & Guilds Certificates. The Principal is a trained technical teacher. The pictures below can give an impression of this school. |
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