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Can you imagine the modern life without the improved infrastructure and technology? Or maybe being without the smartphone you might be using to access this post? Well, it is almost impossible to imagine how the world would be without the developments. But did you know that all this has been made possible by international business?

International business is a result of globalization. This is a term we are familiar with but sometimes take for granted. The impact of international business is profound as its expansion has led to the generation of better paying jobs in the export-import sector.

By 2010, the low-income countries reduced poverty by rates 20%- a drop from 65% in 1990 to 45% in 2010. And factually, more developments have been achieved this far. Do you know that you can be part of these developments presented by international trade?

Yes, you can start by enrolling for a diploma course in Clearing and Forwarding.

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Do you love travelling and experiencing new places? Do you enjoy teamworking and face-to-face interactions? Are you eager to join a career in a fast-moving, and fast-growing, industry?

If the answer to any of these questions is ‘yes’ then studying for a hospitality management diploma will be a decision you will never regret.

The travel, tourism, and hospitality sectors are among the most dynamic and recognised internationally.  At Rifkins College, you will get a chance to forge great careers across these and other industries where customer experience is prioritised. Having our name on your CV makes a difference – we are exceptionally proud of all the alumni leading in the hospitality sector both locally and beyond.

Still hesitant about joining Rifkins College for a hospitality course? Well, here are more reasons why studying hospitality management is a great choice:

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Do you like reading, researching, and telling stories? Then a career in journalism is the best fit for you. Get to relay information professionally to your audience and tell them why it matters most. The media forms part and parcel of contemporary life and society cannot do without it. Journalists are on the forefront in setting the agenda of the day and what people talk about.

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Benjamin Franklin — ‘An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.’

Benjamin Franklin was one of the founding fathers of the United States of America. His quote is timeless. It is relevant today as it was decades ago. He acknowledged the value of constantly becoming more knowledgeable- an indispensable asset.

Knowledge is immense and learning is a gradual and continuous aspect. Did you know that hardly a day passes without an average person learning something new? How better will that be if you decide to invest in education?

Let’s find out, shall we?

1. When you invest in your education, you are directly investing in your OWN development. To be successful, you MUST invest in your personal development. In fact, just about every successful person in the world has one thing in common: they are constantly reading and educating themselves on a daily basis. It would be impactful to cultivate a reading culture-read at least one book a month and see the huge difference!

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Did you know that according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), there are an estimated 466 million people in the world with disabling hearing loss? That is a significant 5% of the world’s population!! Yes, you read that right. 

In case you are wondering, sign languages refer to visual languages that use hand, facial, and body movements as a means of communication. Just as there are many spoken languages in the world, we have as many as over 135 different sign languages globally. That is amazing, right? Well, some of them include the American Sign Language (ASL), Australian Sign Language (Auslan), British Sign Language (BSL) and our very own Kenya Sign Language (KSL).

Most people believe that sign languages have derived from spoken languages. That is a misconception you will soon learn about upon enrolling for a course in Kenya Sign Language at Rifkins College, Mombasa. More specifically, sign languages are independent and natural languages that have undergone evolution over the years, just as any spoken language.

Sign language is mostly used as the main channel of communication for the Deaf or persons hard of hearing. However, sign languages also have a lot to offer for everyone. Check out this list of why sign languages are awesome!

Here are 10 good benefits of learning sign language;

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Now that you know why it’s important to know to be computer literate (check here incase you missed the last post), the next thing is identifying the packages to study. Generally, many packages exist in different areas of interest. Depending on the intention for learning the packages, one can choose a variety. Some common applications include SAP, Microsoft Azure, and Microsoft Office.

Continue reading “Where to Learn computer packages in Mombasa.”

Computers are an important part of contemporary personal and work lives. On a daily basis, we need to send/receive mails, search for items in the internet, type documents, download files, learn online, get school notes, apply for jobs etc. Do you note how all the highlighted tasks need one to exhibit computer literacy?

Continue reading “Time to Get Tech Savvy- Why Computer Literacy Has Come of Age”