NEW VET BOARD LAUNCHED

The Minister for Education, Science and Technology Prof. Joyce Ndalichako has launched the new Vocational Education and Training (VET) Board.

The New Board under Chairmanship of Peter Maduki (Executive Director, Christian Social Services Commission) is comprised of Ally M. Ahmed (Director of Employment, Prime Minister`s OfficeLabour, Employment, Youth and people with Disability), OnesmoP.S.Mbelle (Director of Small and Medium Enterprises, Ministry of Industries, Trade and Investment), Winston M. Makere (Deputy General Secretary , RAAWU), Padre E. Mbegu (Deputy Principal Secretary, Tanzania Episcopal Conference), Mary Shuma (Director of Women Development , Children and Gender program, Christian Council of Tanzania), Suleiman Lolila (Secretary General, BAKWATA), Neema G. Mhondo (Director of Membership Services, Confederation of Tanzania Industries), Rifai A. Mkumba (Human Resources Manager, East African Cables (Tz) Ltd, Leah L. Ulaya,( RAAWU) and Dr. BwireNdazi (Ag. Director General VETA).

Speaking during the launching event in Dar es Salaam on March 6, 2017, the Minister urged the new Board to ensure effective provision of VET in the country to support national social economic development especially in realizing an industrialized Tanzania.

She said Vocational Education was an important aspect in the country’s development as it was an area where a high percentage of skilled labour force was produced, enhancing employability of youth and enhancing productivity of the industries.

Prof. Ndalichako added that the new Board has been launched at the right time where the 5th VETA Strategic Plan is being developed and urged the Board to ensure its effectiveness since its early development and implementation.

The Minister also directed the new Board to ensure various projects under Vocational Education and Training Authority (VETA) including expansion of VET centres and modernization of training workshops are executed properly and timely.

She also urged the Board to analyze the current trainee’s admission system and identify areas of improvement to meet the current demands.

Earlier, the Acting VETA Director General Dr. Bwire Ndazi said that the authority is making various efforts to ensure vocational training reaches more people of all groups in the society.

The VET Board Chairperson Mr Peter Madukiassured the Minister that his Board will ensure proper implementation of its duties and work on the Minister`s directives to improve VET delivery in the country.

Minister for Education, Science and Technology Prof. Joyce Ndalichako speaking during the launching of the New VET Board. On her left isMr Peter Maduki, New VET Board Chairman and VETA Ag. Director General Dr. Bwire Ndazion her right.

A cross section of New Board members and invitees attentively listening to a speech by theMinister for Education, Science and Technology Prof. Joyce Ndalichako (not in the picture) during the new VET Board at the VETA Head Office on March 6, 2017

Minister for Education, Science and Technology Prof. Joyce Ndalichako handing a progress report on VET to the New VET Board Chairman Mr. Peter Maduki during the launching event of the new VET Board on March 6, 2017.

 New VET Board Chairman Mr. Peter Maduki giving his vote of thanks to the Minister  after the official launching of theVET Board.

 New VET Board Members and some of VETA Management members in a group picture with the Minister for Education, Science and Technology Prof. Joyce Ndalichako after the official launching of the VET Board.

 New VET Board Members in a group picture with the Minister for Education, Science and Technology Prof. Joyce Ndalichako after the official launching of the VET Board.

VET Board member Suleiman Lolila (right) in a conversation with the Minister for Education, Science and Technology prof. Joyce Ndalichako and the VET Board Chairman Mr. Peter Maduki