- Sheilanne Chabi trained in Kenya as an automotive technician, then pushed further into transportation design in Italy
- Chasing a dream built on years of hard work, she moved to Italy and recently graduated with a degree, but has struggled to find employment
- Pushed to the wall, the mother of one is pleading for a chance to prove herself and build a stable future for her child
Sheilanne Chabi recently graduated in Italy with a Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Design, chasing a dream that once seemed beyond reach.
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Based in Torino, a city renowned for its deep automotive heritage, Sheilanne says her passion for cars and design pushed her to pursue further studies after earning a Diploma in Automotive Engineering in Kenya.
Sheilanne’s struggles with job hunting
She told NgGossips that despite her qualifications and determination, finding opportunities in Europe has proved far more difficult than she imagined.
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In an emotional appeal shared online, Sheilanne opened up about the challenges of job hunting abroad, admitting that connections often make the difference in securing opportunities.
“I have been searching for a job for the longest here in Europe,” she wrote. “But as we all know, in this life bila connections, you can’t make it.”
Rather than presenting herself as a polished professional alone, Sheilanne spoke honestly about her struggles, humour and hope.
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Sheilanne’s journey to Italy
She revealed that she had previously worked as an automotive technician in Kenya before moving into transportation design.
Her experience combines practical mechanical experience with creative automotive styling and innovation.
Now, she is hoping someone within the automotive industry in Italy or elsewhere in Europe might offer a lead, mentorship or employment opportunity.
But beyond the qualifications and career ambitions, it was her personal motivation that touched many readers most deeply.
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“I am simply a mum who’s trying to build a stable life for my kiddo,” she wrote. “Isn’t that what life is all about?”
Kenyans offered ideas for work
Her candid post quickly resonated with many people, especially young Africans navigating life overseas while trying to build careers from scratch.
Many praised her resilience and courage in publicly asking for help while continuing to pursue her dream career in one of the world’s most competitive industries.
Others offered opinions on viable sites and locations where she could find job openings that align with her qualifications.
CopperKoala6067:
“Try BMW Oxford- UK. I contract for them as an Occupational Health Practitioner. They have loads of jobs. I will also ask when I go on site.”
Wythes Wythes ·
“I’ll ask someone in Germany and another in Switzerland. Kindly remind me after two days.”
Myke Eye
“Do you have a portfolio? In today’s world, papers are proof of education, a portfolio is proof of what you’re capable of, even a CV or resume just says what you’re capable of on paper, pictures, videos and a walk-through on challenges and how you resolved them, especially from Kenya to where you’ve reached.”
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KeMU graduate lands TSC job
Munyak Safari is over the moon after graduating with a job offer already in hand, sharing his joy online.
The young man, who graduated from Kenya Methodist University (KeMU), opened up about his education journey and the challenges he faced along the way.
Kenyans flocked to the comment section after NgGossips shared his story, expressing admiration and mixed reactions.
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