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Tanzanian youth showcase skills at national competition

Young people in Tanzania presented practical skills, creativity and innovation at the 2026 WorldSkills National Skills Competition in Tanga. The competition was organised by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology as part of National Education, Skills and Innovation Week.

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Young people in Tanzania presented practical skills, creativity and innovation at the 2026 WorldSkills National Skills Competition in Tanga. The competition was organised by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology as part of National Education, Skills and Innovation Week.

UNESCO’s Dar es Salaam office and the Tanzania National Commission for UNESCO presented education and skills programmes at the event. Technical and vocational education bodies and other skills-development partners also helped organise the competition.

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    Tanzanian youth showcase skills at national competition

    UNESCO’s Dar es Salaam office and the Tanzania National Commission for UNESCO presented education and skills programmes at the event. Technical and vocational education bodies and other skills-development partners also helped organise the competition.

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