The objective of this school is to bring basic appropriate technologies to rural areas to fight poverty and create jobs. All of the courses consider the needs of the community, and all of them provide students with marketable skills and provide job opportunities. The training is done in such a way that students can not only go out and seek jobs, but are actually encouraged to create jobs.

The school was started in February of 2002 in order to offer practical skills in different fields to orphans and less fortunate youth, which will allow them to have a far better future. The skills they learn will help the students learn to help themselves.. The school began with 93 students in the old church buildings. Last year the International Kolping Society, with the help of the German government, provided the school with two new buildings and so allowed the school to admit more students. Currently there are 254 students. There are many more orphans and other poor youth who would like to enroll in the school for job training, but it is now filled to capacity. One of our future plans is to greatly expand the size and capacity of the school.

The goal of Muramba Vocational School is to provide advanced training in areas that match current job market demands. A two-year certification program combines theoretical, practical and apprenticeship components to impart a specialized trade education. In the classroom students learn fundamental knowledge related to design, materials, equipment and tools of the trade. Also offered is a range of basic education classes, including English, French, Kinyarwanda, mathematics, business, civic education, agriculture, cooking, physical education, health and handicrafts.

In the workshop students acquire practical skills through hands-on training. The tools, materials and supervised projects simulate actual conditions in the industry. Finally, the apprenticeship program enables students to apply and strengthen their skills by working with a sponsoring employer.

Technical Courses

Carpentry	This program provides students with a diverse range of carpentry skills. Curriculum includes tool utilization, basic rigging, blueprint reading, cost estimating, project layout and design, material selection and safe work practices.
Welding & Plumbing	Welding offers metal fabrication skills to students. The plumbing program covers all facets of the plumbing trade. Curriculum includes design and installation of various types of piping systems, repair, maintenance, and specifics of installing new systems ..... versus modifying older ones.
Masonry	This program prepares students for the current demands of the masonry industry. Curriculum includes fundamentals of construction techniques, block and brick laying, material selection, tool utilization, project planning and accident prevention.
Tailoring	This program provides students with advanced training in various textile crafts. Curriculum includes embroidery, stitching, sewing, seaming, fabric selection and preparation, pattern layout, equipment operation and maintenance, garment design and measurement, alterations, and repair.
Catering/Tourism	Students learn the skills necessary to run restaurants and guest houses, including cooking, organizational and reception skills, and providing services to clients.
Auto Mechanics	Students learn a variety of commonly needed auto repair procedures in a garage, as well as driving skills.
Electricity	Learning basics skills in wiring and electrical installation.
Computer Science	This course enables the students to learn a variety of up-to-date computer procedures.
Training Period	Two years.
Admission Requirements	The school admits students who have successfully completed their primary education. As of now, they receive a certificate for the completion of their training. The future plan is to offer diplomas in three sections to those who have finished secondary education and completed training in mechanics, catering or building.
Achievements	So far 82 students, both boys and girls, have graduated from the school. All of them are currently working. This helps them to live a good life and be able to look after their younger brothers and sisters. The school has created jobs for people from all over the country. The school helps the community by providing a food market by buying food for the students from the local farmers. Future plans are to expand on the building structures to enable the school to admit more students.