DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA is in the process of a final Curriculum review, set to redefine inclusive skills training for youth, particularly women and those from marginalised communities.
By aligning vocational education with current labor market demands, this initiative aims to empower a new generation with the tools needed to thrive in a competitive economy.
The Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) Empowerment through Skills Programme (ESP), in partnership with Tanzania’s Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST), are in the final stages to review the curriculum for 12 Folk Development Colleges (FDCs).
FDCs in Tanzania are educational institutions with a distinct purpose, rooted in the nation’s commitment to adult and community-based education.
This pivotal event convened in Dar es Salaam yesterday gathers key stakeholders, including representatives from the Department of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (DTVET), higher learning institutions and industry experts, to finalise curriculum content and teaching methodologies.
The ESP, a seven-year initiative (2021-2028) funded by the Government of Canada and implemented by CICan, aims to bolster economic opportunities for women, adolescent girls and marginalised youth.
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Through collaborations with Canadian technical colleges, the programme has developed demand-driven, gender-responsive short courses.
“This final curriculum review marks a critical step in ensuring that FDCs provide inclusive, high-quality training that empowers all Tanzanians, especially women and young mothers, to access education and employment opportunities,” said Dr Fredrick Salukele, Director – TVET.
He said the programme seeks to equip at least 720 women and adolescent girls with market-relevant skills, preparing them for meaningful employment and economic advancement.
Dr Salukele further said working with FDCs and Community-Based Organisations (CBOs) across 12 Tanzanian communities, the ESP is dedicated to increasing participation rates of women and adolescent girls in skills training and enhancing access to business, skills and gender and human rights training.
