Joshua Olumasyi is an accomplished Welding and Fabrication Trainer at The Toolkit for Skills and Innovation Hub, a forward-thinking social enterprise committed to equipping youth with market-relevant skills and linking them to employment and entrepreneurial opportunities. With over eight years of progressive experience in welding, metal fabrication, and vocational instruction, Joshua brings a wealth of practical knowledge and a deep passion for skills development to his role.

Current Role & Contributions

In his capacity as a trainer, Joshua is responsible for delivering technical instruction in welding and fabrication to aspiring youth, ensuring that each trainee acquires hands-on skills aligned with industry requirements. He oversees workshop operations, enforces safety standards, supports curriculum implementation, and mentors learners through both theoretical and practical modules. His work contributes directly to the organization’s mission of transforming lives through skills, innovation, and access to decent work.

Professional Background

Joshua holds professional qualifications in welding and fabrication and has amassed extensive field experience through his work with organizations such as the Certificate in Welding and Fabrication, Toolkit for Skills, and Innovation Hub. He also holds a certificate under European standard ISO 9606-1, a Virtual Reality certificate by Dig in Vision, and a German certificate in welding and fabrication at the Toolkit for Skills and Innovation Hub. His background includes executing complex fabrication projects, collaborating on community infrastructure initiatives, and facilitating technical training for diverse youth cohorts.

Key Achievements

Trained and mentored hundreds of young people, many of whom have transitioned into employment or launched their own fabrication businesses.

Contributed to high-impact community welding and infrastructure projects with the County Government of Narok.

Played a lead role in enhancing Toolkit Hub’s welding training curriculum, aligning it with national vocational standards.

Consistently recognized for professionalism, instructional excellence, and commitment to youth empowerment.

Commitment & Values

Joshua is deeply committed to advancing technical education as a catalyst for economic empowerment. He believes in the transformative power of vocational skills to uplift communities and create sustainable livelihoods. Values of integrity, precision, continuous improvement, and a strong belief in the potential of every learner guide his work.