Membership Categories​

01.

— Student Member

Current students in TVET institutions, vocational colleges, and skill-based training centers. Learners pursuing hands-on or technical courses.

Benefits of being a Student Member:

  • Be part of a national community of skilled practitioners while still in training
  • Student Membership Certificate – a recognized document to boost your portfolio and employability
  • Training on soft skills – job readiness, personal branding and entrepreneurship
  • Smooth transition into higher ASN categories upon graduation or professional start
Annual Fee: KSh. 500
02.

— Individual Skilled Worker

Artisans, technicians, recent graduates, skilled youth (Level 4–6 holders)

Benefits:

  • Inclusion in the national skilled worker registry
  • Certificate of Membership
  • Invitations to ASN skills expos, fairs, and forums
  • Upskilling, Reskilling & Multiskilling opportunities via ASN partners
Annual Fee: KSh. 1,000
03.

— Premium Skilled Professionals

Experienced craftsmen, freelancers, skilled entrepreneurs, consultants who have worked for more than 6 months

Benefits:

  • Business development resources (pricing, packaging, marketing)
  • Digital badge and premium profile in national registry
  • Invitation to meetings and industry events
  • Access to digital CV builder and job alerts
  • Upskilling, Reskilling & Multiskilling opportunities via ASN partners
  • Eligibility for awards
  • Opportunity to mentor student members
Annual Fee: KSh. 2,000
04.

— Skilled Enterprise | Business Membership

Registered businesses owned or operated by skilled professionals

Benefits:

  • Promotion as a “Skilled Enterprise” Partner
  • Business listing in the ASN enterprise directory
  • Business Feature in ASN Facebook page
  • Access to skilled labor and interns
  • Opportunities to exhibit at ASN expos
  • Branding as a “Certified Skills Employer”

Annual Fee: KSh. 5,000

05.

— Institutional Membership

TVETs, Vocational Colleges, Technical Institutions

Benefits:

  • Recognized as an ASN Partner Institution
  • Platform for showcasing programs and graduates
  • Participation in national and continental forums
  • Eligibility for ASN awards (e.g., Skills Training Institution of the Year)
  • Co-hosting opportunities for expos, research, and outreach
  • Discounted membership packages for staff and students

Subscription Fee: KSh. 30,000

06.

— Expert Membership

Curriculum developers, though leaders, professionals and policy advisors

Benefits:

  • Recognition as an ASN Expert Contributor
  • Opportunity to mentor, speak, write, and advise
  • Visibility on ASN platforms and newsletters
  • Eligible for honorariums and awards
  • Access to exclusive expert roundtables and policy working groups
  • Opportunity to participate in curriculum development

Fee: None

07.

— Employer | Corporate Membership

Employers of skilled labor, construction firms, manufacturers, agri-businesses

Benefits:

  • Access to a verified pool of skilled talent
  • Collaboration on training and upskilling programs
  • Visibility as a Skills Champion or CSR partner
  • Influence on ASN’s skills-policy agenda
  • Insights from labor market surveys and workforce data
  • Access to ASN’s skills platform for custom recruitment

Fee: Free / Tiered

08.

— Sector Chapter Members

Individuals joining a sub-sector group (e.g., Mechanics Chapter, Electricians Chapter, Drivers Chapter)

Benefits:

  • Belonging to a community of practice
  • Specialized forums, meetups, and technical training
  • Peer support and mentorship opportunities
  • Eligibility for chapter-specific awards
  • Representation in ASN national structures

Annual Fee: KSh. 500