Vocational education is gaining popularity in Tanzania, country where youth, aged 35 and below make 70 percent of the population. In that light, the Vocational Education and Training Authority (VETA) marked a significant milestone in 2025 by celebrating 50 years of vocational education and training (VET) in Tanzania and 30 years since the establishment of VETA as an autonomous agency.

The celebrations culminated in a national event from March 18th to 21st, 2025, at the Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre (JNICC) in Dar es Salaam. The event was graced by high-ranking government officials, including Prime Minister Hon. Kassim Majaliwa Majaliwa for the opening ceremony and Deputy Prime minister Dr. Doto Biteko for the closing ceremony. 

Enabel Tanzania participated in the commemoration activities as one of the main sponsors with the main objective of positioning Enabel as a leading partner in Tanzania’s TVET and skills development sector. Enabel exhibition booth was strategically placed and branded with the key message “supporting Skilling Youth for Decent Jobs” highlighting our work with VETA in our Wezesha Binti and Inclucities programmes. The booth got was visited by various participants, including the Prime Minister, Kassim Majaliwa, who received an explanation of the agency’s mission and impact.

The Enabel team was represented by the Country Director, Mr. Koen GOEKINT on the opening day, who delivered a speech to the attendees and was awarded a Certificate of Excellence in contribution to vocational education from the Prime Minister. During the four days at the booth and participation in the presentations, Enabel staff interacted with participants and informed them of its mission and impact on TVET and other projects.

Most of these interactions happened at the booth where staff responded to inquiries from media, students, parents and the general public about Enabel programmes and its work on TVET. Enabel TVET experts actively participated in discussions centred on best practices and the future of TVET in Tanzania.

On the closing day, the Wezesha Binti Project Manager Ms. Christine Karungi represented the development partners and delivered a speech before the Deputy Prime Minister. Ms Karungi is a chairperson of TVET Working Group that discusses and advises the government on TVET policy. The VETA Director General presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the sponsors—including Enabel— in recognition of their contributions to vocational education development.

Different topics were discussed during the 4 days of commemoration including the impact of vocational education on socio-economic development, Future Prospects in Vocational Education, Vocational Education in Secondary Schools, and Industry Partnerships and Collaboration. 

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