Encouraging life long learning
Welcome To
East Africa Careers
Guidance Practitioners
Association
About us
The East Africa Careers Guidance Practitioners Association (EACGPA) started working in East Africa, comprising of Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda & now Rwanda, Burundi, and South Sudan, in 2002. It is a registered charity in the UK since 2009
Registered Charity no: 1131450.
We collaborate closely with supporting schools to ensure they have the necessary resources and support for implementing an effective CEIAG program. By fostering a collaborative environment, we encourage networking and knowledge sharing among careers professionals, enhancing the overall career guidance experience.
OUR EXPERTISE
Participated and addressed the Special Needs conference organised by NOREC in Arusha, Tanzania, 14-15 August 2025.
Careers Advisers
Careers advisers offer personalized advice, assess career options, and assist with decision-making, ensuring individuals make informed choices regarding their education and career paths.
Careers Teachers
They deliver structured lessons, workshops, and activities to students, helping them develop essential employability skills, career awareness, and understanding of the labor market.
CEIAG Program
These schools work closely with careers advisers and teachers to ensure students have access to valuable career resources, guidance, and opportunities, fostering a supportive environment for career exploration and decision-making.
ETHOS
To encourage the individual, society and countries in East Africa to make choices to improve their futures by:
Raising Aspirations
Inspiring youths about the benefits of education and the training they can receive.
Supporting transition
Facilitating entry into courses and guiding on interview skills, CV writing and communicating with colleges and employers.
Improving Retention
Mediating to reduce drop-outs and ensure students complete their training.
Empowering the disadvantaged
Targeted support for students with specific needs to fulfil their dreams.
Encouraging lifelong learning
Careers Guidance is required during the entire working life of individuals, as they make choices in their working and learning.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
EACGPA is a member of:
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