The youth in Kiambu have been challenged to pursue their formal academic education to completion to avoid being locked out of employment opportunities.
Kiambu Sub-County youth officer Charity Githinji advised the youth to ensure they acquire the mandatory documents considered as minimum requirements to enable them compete favourably in recruitment opportunities.
Speaking to this writer on Wednesday, Githinji said the county government was committed to implementing programs geared towards improving the lives of the youth among other vulnerable groups.
"As much as potential employers may be in need of people with industry experience, any training employment panel will insist on seeing commendable academic certificates from all candidates," she said.
The officer discouraged parents against advising their children to venture into business before completing their formal education and attaining the highest possible education levels.
Githinji warned the youth against pushing their parents into giving money to either rogue county staff or civilians who offer the promise of employment.
She said that the laid down procedures would always be followed in advertising for available vacancies for application and final recruitment.