EDUCATION FOR EMPLOYMENT (EFE) INTERNATIONAL FORUM

EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA4 th JUNE, 2011

Aligning Education and Training to jobs in AfricaTANZANIA PERSPECTIVE

Presentation by David Grayson KazuvaActing Director - Technical and Vocational Education and Training

Dep.

Ministry of Education and Vocational Training

United Republic of Tanzania

Contents

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Contents.Presentation scope.1.0 Introduction.2.0 How EFE project supports policies and

strategies. 2.1 Why has this worked. 2.2 Concrete examples of interventions taken.3.0 Three most important actions to be taken over

the next year to achieve expected EFE results.

Presentation scope

Built on the context of my Ministers’ presentation;

How has EFE supported policies and strategies, why has it worked - concrete examples of interventions and results achieved; and

Three most important actions to be taken over the next year to achieve expected results of EFE in Tanzania.

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1.0 Introduction

TVET strategies aims at directing the sub sector to be the center excellence for the provision of adequate and demand driven skilled labor force for development of the economy of individuals and the Nation at large.

Strategies developed and being implemented have been mentioned and addressed by my Hon. Minister.

To a great extent, EFE project has complimented efforts being taken to address the problem of the current state of TVET institutions producing graduates who do no meet employment demands .

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2.0 EFE support to TVET strategies

EFE has supported TVET strategies by doing the following :

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2.1 How

No. Outputs Statistics

1 Occupational Analyses conducted Number of individuals and companies involved

~1800

2 New or revised programs Number of programs being developed 28

3 Entrepreneurship modules Number of modules produced 4

4 Entrepreneurial support services Number of services provided 2

5 Teachers/trainers with increased skills Number of teachers trained 151

6 Managers & administrators with increased ability

Number of managers trained 34

7 Employer Advisory Committee established

Number of members on EAC 34

8 Increased Canadian public awareness Number of Canadian reached At least 270 in person +

hundreds more via on-line and social media

2.1 how continuesFavored agricultural

programmes by the fact that, 5 out of the 12 institutions offer agricultural programmes – complimenting the initiative of Kilimo Kwanza (Agriculture First) strategy of revitalizing agriculture:-

Agriculture is the major economic activity;

Agriculture is the back borne of the economy.

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2.1 how continues

Facilitated establishment of institutional partnerships between Tanzanian and Canadian ones – hence gave an opportunity of international exposure;

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2.2 Why has this worked

EFE support has worked to date because:

Coordination of EFE activities is within the ministry structure (PCU);

Change Management Committee (CMC) a decision making organ engages main stakeholders;

Eyes on hands off approach in coordination of institutional partnerships;

Political will of decision makers of both partners; and

A committed and competent STA from Canada.

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2.2 Why has this worked continues

Smooth coordination of partnerships giving Tanzanian institutions teachers relevant exposure and skills needed for change

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2.3 Interventions takenThe following interventions were taken:

Workshops conducted to 148 teachers on development and delivery of CBET curriculum;

Workshops conducted to 20 institutional managers and administrators on labor market surveys and analysis;

12 programmes reviewed and/or developed; and Engagement of private sector in provision of TVET;National symposium convened under the theme of

‘Aligning Skills Development in Tanzania to meet labor Market Needs’ – 72 stakeholders.

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2.4 Results achieved

Results achieved to date include:

Change of attitude and commitment of Tanzanian teachers who were exposed in Canadian institutions;

Capacity building to teachers in CBET best practices;

Capacity building to Government and institutions managers and administrators in labor market information and analysis; and

capacity building in leadership and entrepreneurship in TVET.

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3.0 Three important actions Over the next year, EFE Tanzania intends to:

1.To train teachers, managers, administrators and employers on CBET best practices and its benefits;

2.To strengthen management of TVET by conducting leadership skills training to managers and administrators of TVET; and

3.To hold a symposium of key stakeholders to give a platform for evaluating EFE activities conducted to date.

4.*To develop an EFE exit strategy for sustainability of the outputs*.

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The endI thank the Chair

and each and everyone of you

for your attention

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