BC Partners With Francistown TVET to Revitalise Training Infrastructure and Expand Healthcare Education
Boitekanelo College has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Ministry of Higher Education to expand access to specialised healthcare Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), strengthen institutional capacity and support the revitalisation of the Francistown College of Technical and Vocational Education (FCTVE) campus.
The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration through shared infrastructure, institutional expertise and the delivery of specialised healthcare TVET programmes. It responds to the need to expand the pool of skilled professionals in healthcare trades and vocational technical fields, while advancing industry-led training and skills development in Botswana. The partnership contributes to SDG 4: Quality Education by widening access to relevant, skills-based training, and SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth through the development of vocational competencies that support workforce readiness.
A central component of the partnership is the proposed establishment of a Boitekanelo College satellite campus at FCTVE, where the College plans to offer between four and six specialised healthcare TVET programmes, with two annual intakes in January and August. The initiative is intended to increase training opportunities in critical healthcare trades and vocational technician fields, bringing specialised healthcare education closer to learners in the northern part of the country. By extending training opportunities beyond traditional educational centres, the initiative also speaks to SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, particularly the need to address geographical barriers to access.
The partnership extends beyond programme delivery to support the revitalisation of FCTVE's campus and the infrastructure underpinning quality technical and vocational training. Boitekanelo College will contribute towards the upgrading of existing facilities and essential utilities, including the drilling and equipping of a borehole, improved internet connectivity, sanitation, drainage, waste management and fire safety systems. The investment will also cover improvements to the multipurpose hall, extended library access, and the integration of artificial intelligence into institutional operations.
The College will also support the academic and student experience through digital learning resources, shared teaching equipment, and the refurbishment of sporting facilities. The agreement further provides for the furnishing and equipping of classrooms and simulation laboratories to strengthen FCTVE's capacity to deliver practical, competency-based healthcare training.
The agreement will operate for an initial period of 10 years, with implementation overseen by a Joint Oversight Committee responsible for monitoring progress, coordinating activities, addressing operational matters and reporting on the partnership's performance. This structure is intended to ensure accountability and sustained collaboration throughout the implementation period.
The partnership brings together public-sector infrastructure and institutional capacity with Boitekanelo College's experience in healthcare education and training. It also reflects SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, demonstrating how collaboration between government and private institutions can mobilise expertise and resources towards shared development priorities. With more than 19 years of experience in the sector, the College is positioned to contribute specialised academic expertise, training resources and infrastructure investment towards strengthening FCTVE's capacity and expanding opportunities for healthcare skills development in Botswana.