St. Peter Claver Computer and Ecological Centre
The Vocational Education and Training Centre of the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek, empowering youth with skills for economic self-reliance.
Our Mission
To propagate a faith that upholds justice — equipping the residents of Rumbek with technical skills in ICT, solar technology and the trades.
Our Vision
Skilled, self-reliant young men and women for others, transforming their communities through honest work.
Our Roots
Run within the Eastern Africa Province of the Society of Jesus, present in South Sudan since 1984.
Our Story
Established in 2004, SPCCEC serves as the Vocational Education and Training Centre of the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek (CDOR), providing technical support in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Solar Technology and other relevant fields to the residents of Rumbek.
Since 1984 the Jesuits have worked across South Sudan in education, technical and vocational training, climate-smart agriculture, food security and livelihoods. Since 2008, SPCCEC has been dedicated to youth courses that foster economic empowerment.
Today the Centre trains over 200 students each year across solar and electrical installation, construction and sanitation, auto-mechanics, computer literacy, English and creative media — and partners with Jesuit Worldwide Learning to deliver Cambridge-aligned English.
Message from the Director
“For two decades, this Centre has walked with the youth of Rumbek — not only teaching a trade, but forming skilled men and women for others.”
We welcome every student who wishes to learn, to grow, and to serve their community. Whatever your background, there is a place for you here.
— Fr. Lucas Ng'hwagi, Director, SPCCEC
Our Three Objectives
Train technicians
Recruiting and training skilled technicians for the region.
Technical support
Offering practical technical support services within Rumbek.
Showcase technology
Serving as a platform to showcase innovative, relevant technologies.
Ignatian Pedagogy
Every course follows five interconnected steps that promote holistic learning and social change.
Context
Understanding the learners' lives and the social, economic and environmental realities of Rumbek.
Experience
Direct, hands-on activities — students wire real solar systems and use English in real conversation.
Reflection
Pausing to analyse what was learned, how it felt and why the skills matter.
Action
Applying skills to serve others — becoming skilled men and women for others.
Evaluation
Assessing technical competence plus growth in values and commitment to social change.