NACTVET Showcases Successes of Vocational Education Pathway at Sabasaba Trade Fair

The National Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (NACTVET) has urged members of the public to visit its pavilion at the 50th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (Sabasaba) to obtain accurate information on technical and vocational education and witness the achievements of the vocational education pathway being implemented in secondary schools.

Speaking during the exhibition, NACTVET Acting Head of Communication and Marketing, Dora Tesha, said the trade fair provides an important opportunity for the Council to engage with the public and stakeholders by offering information about its services and programmes.

She explained that visitors to the NACTVET pavilion receive information on institutions regulated by the Council, accredited academic programmes, admission procedures, and the registration process for new technical and vocational training institutions.

"In addition, we provide services related to academic certificates and transcripts, while guiding the public on the various services offered by NACTVET. We encourage everyone to visit our pavilion to access reliable information and timely services," Tesha said.

She added that one of the major attractions at this year's exhibition is the participation of secondary school students enrolled in the vocational education pathway, who are demonstrating practical skills acquired through the new education system.

According to Tesha, the introduction of the vocational education pathway is part of the reforms under the 2014 Education and Training Policy (2023 Edition), which aims to equip young people with practical skills that enhance their employability and self-employment opportunities upon completing their studies.

"We welcome the public to visit our pavilion to learn more about NACTVET's services and witness the Government's investment in equipping young people with skills that meet the demands of the labour market," she said.

A Form Three student at Bwiru Boys Secondary School, Daudi Elias, said joining the vocational education pathway has given him a clearer career direction and equipped him with practical skills that will enable him to become self-reliant.

He noted that, unlike in the past, students now have an opportunity to acquire employable skills even before advancing to higher levels of education.

Daudi also appealed to the Government to continue improving the learning environment by increasing the number of vocational education teachers, as well as providing more learning materials and training equipment so that more students can benefit from the skills-based education system.

Meanwhile, Caren Mark, a Form Three student at Baobab Secondary School in Dar es Salaam, who is studying Electrical Installation under the vocational education pathway, said she was selected by NACTVET to represent her school and fellow electrical installation students at the exhibition.

She said her participation aims to demonstrate the practical skills she has acquired and inspire more girls to pursue technical and vocational courses, which have traditionally been viewed as male-dominated fields.

At the NACTVET pavilion, Caren is showcasing a home electrical installation project featuring a security alarm system, sensor-controlled lighting that automatically switches on in darkness, and other smart electrical technologies suitable for homes, schools, hospitals, and various public facilities.

She said the vocational education pathway has empowered her to design and develop such systems, while encouraging fellow students, especially girls, to confidently pursue technical and vocational education because it offers excellent opportunities for employment and entrepreneurship.