My current employer, Randstad, has provided me with the amazing opportunity to volunteer with their Volunteer Service Overseas (VSO) partnership.  At the end of April, I will be starting an overseas Volunteer placement in Tanzania for 8 weeks as HR Advisor to join the EEVT project-Enhancing Employability through Vocational Training- that combines the efforts of VSO (CUSO's partner overseas), VETA (Vocational Education Training Authority) and BG Tanzania to improve the employability of young people in the regions of Mtwara in Lindi with a focus on the growing demand for skilled labor in the gas industry.

The Vocational Educational and Training Authority (VETA) was established by an Act of Parliament No. 1 of 1994 charged with broad tasks of coordinating, regulating, financing, promoting, and providing vocational eduation and training in Tanzania. The history of VETA dates back to 1940 when the Apprenticeship Ordinance was enacted to guide training in the industry.

MISSION: To ensure provision of quality VET that meets labour market needs, through effective regulation, coordination, financing, and promotion in collaboration with stakeholders.

In the long run VETA will be capable of producing a steady stream of qualified craftsmen and teachers.My primary objectives will be to 1. Organize employers' forum and job fairs 2. Set up mechanism to ensure dialogue and referral between VETA centers 3. Advise VETA on management of industrial opportunities 4. Design software skills on resume development

I promise to keep you all up to the date on the success I achieve in field to show you the value in donating to support volunteers like me. It will be worth every penny.

Sincerely,

Michele

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