Episode 3. What is the labor market? | Soko la Ajira
In this episode #FutureYangu will help students take a broad view of the world of work in Tanzanian while exploring the meaning of the labour market and different work sectors. Why so many people work in the informal sector, as hustlers, and do not have the security of formal employment, is explained.
The guest in the studio sharing his testimonial is Mageta, who works as a mechanical technician after training at VETA. He explains how he wanted to go to Technical College to become an Engineer but did not perform well in secondary school so ended up on the vocational training pathway. It turned out to be a good choice, he now has practical qualifications and secured full employment in the manufacturing sector which is expanding in Tanzania.
The activity in this episode requires participants to absorb key concepts; first, the different characteristics and contrasts of the formal and informal sectors. Second, understanding the reason for the existing employability skills gap in the Tanzania’s labour market.
