“Seeing how things work in real life at Ford Motors made learning in class more interesting and fun.” Carol Form 3  

Fifty-five students from Mwaasua Secondary School who are in the WISH/The Man I Am program participated in an educational career-exposure field trip to Caetano Motors, a dealership selling Ford, JMC, Hyudai, Kia, Cherry cars as well as Renault trucks. At first, the students were excited to see and experience brand new cars but later on they learned in-depth information about the automotive industry and the wide range of careers connected to it. It was an opportunity to move beyond classroom theory and experience how the automotive sector operates in real life. 

During the visit, students toured several showrooms showcasing different brands of vehicles. They learned about vehicle design, features, customer needs, and the role of sales and marketing in the automotive industry. This exposure helped students understand that the industry is not limited to mechanics alone but also includes careers in sales, accounting, customer service, management, and marketing. 

The learners also visited the spare parts and repair sections and gained insight about vehicle maintenance, diagnostics, and the importance of proper spare parts management. Professionals explained technical roles such as automotive technicians, mechanics, engineers, and logistics personnel, and the subjects, skills, and training required for each role. This session helped students appreciate the technical and operational backbone of the automotive industry and learn what is needed to be able to serve in this sector.

“This trip inspired me to work harder in science and technology because I now see where it can take me.” Emmanuel Form 4 

“I had the opportunity to get in one of the trucks at the repair section and felt how comfortable the drivers feel while driving the big truck. It showed me how important teamwork and skills are in jobs, seeing the mechanics working together.” Vincent Peter Form 4 

Later in the day, students visited the Nairobi National Museum (a first time for many of them), where they explored Kenya’s history, culture, science, and innovation exhibitions. The museum visit broadened their understanding of how history and creativity shape society and influence different career paths too. 

Overall, the field trip was a learning experience that increased students’ awareness of automotive and technical careers, boosted their curiosity and confidence, while inspiring them to think more about their future career choices. We sincerely appreciate the support of our donors, whose contributions made this enriching and transformative learning experience possible.