The government has challenged Business Studies teachers to move beyond classroom instruction and equip students with practical skills needed to secure jobs or create employment in Tanzania’s changing economy.
The call was made on Monday, August 10, 2026, by the Director of Basic Education at the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Mr Abdul Maulid, who represented the ministry’s Permanent Secretary at the opening of a 12-day training programme for volunteer Business Studies teachers.
The training is being held at the University of Dar es Salaam Library and brings together more than 400 teachers from 11 regions.
Mr Maulid said teachers have a responsibility to ensure students gain knowledge that can be applied beyond school, particularly as young people face growing pressure to compete for limited employment opportunities.
“Your responsibility will not end with going to school and teaching students at the centres where you will be assigned. You have many other responsibilities, including teaching, nurturing and motivating students to learn,” he said.
He also urged the teachers to apply the knowledge and teaching methods gained during the training to improve classroom learning.
The emphasis on practical Business Studies education comes as Tanzania seeks to prepare a growing number of young people for an economy in which formal employment alone may not be sufficient to absorb new entrants into the labour market.
Acting Director of the Tanzania Institute of Education (TIE), Dr Fika Mwakabungu, said the training would strengthen teachers’ ability to implement the Business Studies curriculum for students from Form One to Form Four.
She said teachers needed a clear understanding of the curriculum to ensure students acquire meaningful knowledge of business, entrepreneurship and employment.
“This training is an important step in preparing you to implement the curriculum with the understanding, professionalism and efficiency expected, and ultimately produce students who understand business and how they can become self-employed or employed,” Dr Mwakabungu said.
The training is being conducted by instructors from teacher training colleges and education experts from TIE.
EDUCATE representative Nelson Musikula said the organisation would continue working with the government to strengthen education, particularly Business Studies, as part of efforts to address employment challenges facing young people.
The programme reflects growing attention to education that equips students not only with academic qualifications but also with practical skills that can improve their ability to participate in the labour market and pursue entrepreneurship.
More than 400 volunteer Business Studies teachers from 11 regions are expected to complete the 12-day training.
