Young Tanzanians have been urged to fully embrace Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a key pathway to employment, skills development, and self-reliance. The call comes as the government rolls out updated national TVET standards to modernize the workforce and combat outdated perceptions of vocational training.
Speaking at a workshop in Dodoma, Ms. Bernadetta Ndunguru, Chairperson of the NACTVET Governing Council, said, “TVET is no longer a second option. It equips young people with practical skills and the ability to create their own jobs immediately after graduation.”
The event brought together technical colleges, vocational centres, development colleges, technical-track secondary schools, and Ministry of Education officials to ensure nationwide adoption of the new framework. Ndunguru emphasized that students choosing TVET are selecting a future of opportunity, not a dead end.
NACTVET Executive Secretary Dr. Mwajuma Lingwanda highlighted that the transformation from the National Council for Technical Education (NACTE) to NACTVET has strengthened Tanzania’s vocational education system. She noted that rapid technological advances, digital transformation, and industrial innovation require a flexible, forward-looking TVET model aligned with labor market needs.
The revised national TVET quality standards, completed in 2024/2025, are now ready for implementation across the country. Ndunguru urged all institutions to adopt the guidelines rigorously and maintain dialogue with the Council to ensure the standards remain practical and market-oriented.
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