THE government has directed Vocational Education and Training Authority (Veta) colleges to improve their training system in order to produce competent graduates in tailoring in a quest to meet the needs of the labour market of textile industries in the country.
The call was made by the Vice-President,
Ms Samia Suluhu Hassan, over the weekend when talking to the management
and workers of Mazava textile industry which specializes in
manufacturing sportswear.
During her tour she observed production
activities at the factory that is located in Morogoro Region. She said
the government stresses the improvement of the industrial sector in
order to increase and create employment opportunities for the youth and
other groups in the country.
“Therefore it is the duty of Veta and
other institutions to ensure that they produce knowledgeable and skilful
graduates who could be competent in various labour markets including
tailoring,” she said.
The Vice-President said one of the
government plans is to have many industries in the country, so the duty
of Veta and other colleges is to impart adequate skills to the youths
who complete primary and secondary education.
She said due to the necessity of
improving industrial sector, the government will make sure VETA provides
many chances to youths so that they are trained in tailoring skills.
The upshot is to get employed in textile industries in the country.
Ms Samia also has urged employers in the
country to make sure they give permanent contracts to their workers and
consider salary payments that conform with the labour law.
Earlier the Assistant Manager of the
industry, Mr Nelson Mchukya, said the industry has employed 2,500
workers, out of whom 87 per cent are women
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