The Deputy Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Wanu Hafidh Ameir, has called for stronger collaboration between the government, private sector and education institutions to ensure young people are equipped with skills that match the demands of the labour market.
Ms Ameir made the remarks on June 6, 2026, during a visit to Superdoll Company in Dar es Salaam, where she stressed the need for training systems that focus more on practical skills and competency-based learning rather than theory alone.
She said Tanzania is scaling up investments in technical and vocational education through the construction of 105 new vocational training colleges and the upgrading of 12 existing institutions under the Vocational Education and Training Authority.
The initiative aims to expand access to skills training and prepare young people for opportunities in a fast-changing economy.
According to Ms Ameir, strengthening partnerships with industries is key to bridging the gap between classroom learning and workplace requirements.
She urged employers and training institutions to open more opportunities for students and instructors to gain practical experience within real work environments.
To further enhance cooperation, she instructed VETA to expedite discussions and finalise a formal agreement with Superdoll that will strengthen industrial training programmes and expand hands-on learning opportunities for students.
Superdoll Manager Ibrahim Ali said the company has maintained a strong partnership with VETA over the years, noting that the institution has been a major source of skilled technicians for the company.
He revealed that about 80 percent of Superdoll’s technical staff are VETA graduates, reflecting the importance of vocational training in meeting industry needs.
He also said the company recently welcomed 20 young trainees for its Dodoma branch as part of its continued efforts to support skills development.
In a related directive, the Deputy Minister instructed the National Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training to officially recognise Superdoll as a Centre of Excellence.
She said the recognition would help strengthen practical training and expand opportunities for young people to gain industry experience.
Ms Ameir emphasized that such partnerships are essential for building a skilled workforce capable of supporting industrial growth and advancing Tanzania’s broader development agenda.
