Preamble

In this era, Kenya continues to undergo changes industrially, occupationally, socially, and economically. These changes are creating challenges for students, staff and the entire CTVC community. A rapidly changing lifestyle; violence in homes, divorced parents; teenage suicide; substance abuse; and sexual experimentation are just a few examples of these challenges. These challenges are real, and they are having substantial impact on the personal/social, career, and academic development of students, staff and the entire CTVC community.

 The college has developed a comprehensive guidance and counseling program as an integral part of the college activities. The program addresses the needs of all by facilitating students, staff and the entire CTVC community with personal/social assistance as well as helping create positive and safe climates in the institution. At the same time, the program assists students as they face issues and resolve problems by engaging in different activities like attending CTVC support group meetings, workshops, seminars and trainings.

 VISION

To be a centre of excellence in providing Guidance & Counseling services.

 MISSION

 To provide quality guidance and counseling services so as to be able to meet the holistic needs of the CTVC community.

 CORE VALUES

Team work                 Non-judgmental                      Non partiality

Professionalism          Accountability                        Integrity

 CORE FUNCTIONS

The department provides the following services to CTVC community:

 Guidance services; on Education career and social issues.

• Individual and group counseling; according to the clients issues.
• HIV/AIDS attitude change training; to students, teaching and non-teaching staff.
• Public lectures on topical issues.
• Welfare and outreach activities.

 Achievements:

 Most students and staff have been trained on HIV/AIDS attitude change training.

• Guidance and counseling Policy developed.
• Service charter for the department developed.
• There is increased awareness and understanding of the important of listening to students concerns
• Trainee feel that there are people who have time to listen to them and also to steer them towards those who can help them further
• Trainees with concerns are dealt with sensitively and in confidence if appropriate
• VCT Service availed every term.
• Informational and inspiring public lectures have been delivered on relevant topics, such as; drugs and substance abuse, reproductive health, stress management, etc.
• Student and staff requiring guidance and counseling are assisted regularly.
• Mentoring programs aimed at equipping students with life skills and information on social and emerging issues has started.

 All these achievements are due to the support of the administration, Counseling team, HODs, teaching and non-teaching staffs and the students.

As a department we are grateful. May God bless you all.

HELLEN MUKAMI NDAGARA
HOD. GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING