Watch the final workshop online

The final workshop of Kilimanjanro VET project took part on 14. November 2025.

Here is the recording:

The program

Opening words

  • Eng Lupakisyo Mapamba, Head of VETA Moshi RVTSC
  • Ari Koivu, LiiKe – Sports & Development (5 min)

Keynote speakers                  

  • Mariki Boniface, Regional Executive Officer at Tanzania Chamber of Commerce (10 min)
  • Entrepreneurship training in vocational education (video) (10 min), Prof. Joachim James Calleja, Head of the Academy, European Vocational Academy, President, European Forum of Technical and Vocational Education and Training
  • Jarkko Raatikainen, Finance Director, Educational Consortium OSAO (10 min)

Project Highlights

Compilation of Teacher training & project results. Kimmo Kuortti, head of global education solutions, Oulu University of Applied Sciences (10 min)

Panel

Discussions on the future prospects of VET, special needs support and education, regional employment, and entrepreneurship.

Panelists:

  • Venance Kimaka, the Board Chairman of Mawella VTC
  • Christowaja Mtinda, Director of Education, ELCT
  • John Edward Mwasha, FASOH CCTV Camera and Technology
  • Seija Norup, Principal, Luovi Vocational College
  • Suvi Pöyhtäri, Lecturer, Educational Consortium OSAO
  • Iiris Happo, Principal Lecturer at Oulu University of Applied Sciences
  • Yohana Mugeta, Electrical Installation Student, VETA Moshi RVTSC
  • Ave Paaskivi, Project Manager, Kuressaare Ametikool.

Moderated by Mrs Merja Paloniemi, Project Development Manager, Educational Consortium OSAO.

Closing remarks

Reflections and Closing remarks presented by Mrs Monica Mbelle, Regional Director of the Vocational Education and Training Authority (VETA) for the Northern Zone