Informal sector – Journal of Research Innovation and Implications in Education https://www.jriiejournal.com Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:59:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.jriiejournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/cropped-JRIIE-LOGO-1-32x32.jpg Informal sector – Journal of Research Innovation and Implications in Education https://www.jriiejournal.com 32 32 194867206 The Employability Landscape of Female TVET Graduates in Tanzania: A Case of Arusha Technical College https://www.jriiejournal.com/the-employability-landscape-of-female-tvet-graduates-in-tanzania-a-case-of-arusha-technical-college/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-employability-landscape-of-female-tvet-graduates-in-tanzania-a-case-of-arusha-technical-college Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:57:05 +0000 https://www.jriiejournal.com/?p=9437 Read More Read More

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Victor Ngaai & Naisujaki Sephania Lyimo
Arusha Technical College
Emails: ngaaivictor@gmail.com/ naiviebe@gmail.com

Abstract: This study investigates the employment outcomes, training relevance, and satisfaction levels among graduates of Arusha Technical College (ATC), Tanzania, with a specific focus on the employability of female graduates. Utilizing a descriptive survey design, data were collected from 586 graduates (88% response rate) from the 2022/2023 academic year across various technical and engineering disciplines. Findings reveal significant gender disparities: six months post-graduation, male graduates exhibited higher rates of formal (31.4%) and self-employment (13.6%) compared to females (15.4% formal, 9.6% self-employment). A substantial proportion of female graduates (42.3%) pursued further academic studies, suggesting a strategic response to enhance employability. The study highlights the critical role of practical training, online job platforms, and personal networks in securing employment, predominantly in the public sector. Challenges include limited access to startup capital for self-employed graduates and pedagogical issues within TVET programs. Recommendations emphasize gender-responsive curriculum reform, enhanced industry linkages, targeted entrepreneurial support for women, and improved graduate services to foster more equitable labor market integration for female TVET graduates in Tanzania.

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