The Fisheries Education and Training Agency (FETA) Mwanza campus convened representatives from industry, regulators and businesses in the fishing value chain to explore potentials areas of collaboration that will ensure the institution remains relevant, responsive and sustainable.

The meeting on 19 May bought together companies and government institutions with interests in the fishing sector in Nyamagana and Ilemela districts learned about possible areas of partnership with FETA Mwanza in the bid to implement the institutions roadmap to becoming the centre of Vocational Excellence in fisheries and aquaculture training.

They discussed areas for improvement for FETA Nyegezi to achieve the status of a Smart Centre, contribution that can be made by each stakeholder, labour market needs in the fisheries and fish farming and, methods to ensure that training provided is inclusive and sustainable. With implementation support from Enabel Tanzania through the European Union funded IncluCities Project; FETA is now implementing a road map that will see the institution strengthen its support the fishing, a sector that hinges the economy of Mwanza and neighboring regions. Currently FETA Mwanza produces 100 graduates annually in four courses namely: certificate/Ordinary Diploma in Fisheries Management and Technology, Certificate/Ordinary Diploma in Fisheries Science and Technology, Certificate/Ordinary Diploma in Aquaculture Technology and Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics.

This set to change, as the college listed 12 new courses. More importantly, FETA road map to CoVE, involves strong partnership with private sector, aligning training with industry needs, strengthening practical and technical skills, promoting innovation and sustainability in the blue economy and enhancing regional and international recognition.

FETA’s National Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Semvua Mzighani, officiated the meeting, encouraging the private sector participants to seize the partnership opportunities.

“You have a unique role to play in this transformation journey. Your participation is crucial, especially in the evaluating our curriculum, providing field attachment opportunities, participating as temporary trainers from industry, providing expert advice, improving or donating training facilities and infrastructure,” said Dr. Mzighani.

FETA Mwanza convened the meeting following participation of its leadership in SASA sponsored TVET COVE roadmap training organised by Enabel two weeks ago for leaderships of all TVET colleges that collaborate with Enabel to implement the skill development program in Inclu-cities Project.

Fish farmers, trainers, regulators, fishing lab officers, cage markers, factories, fish processors, pooled ideas and observations; then had a tour of FETA to look at physical infrastructures where they can invest in partnership with FETA Mwanza.

With funding from the European Union, Enabel Tanzania implement INCLUCITIES project that involves skill and business development in fishing sector.  

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