
The Tanzania Institute of Accountancy (TIA) has shifted from certificate-based education to practical skills training, aiming to turn graduates into job creators rather than job seekers, according to Daily News. Nearly 100 students have already established businesses under the programme, which has reached more than 5,000 students through workshops on entrepreneurship, innovation, employment and international opportunities, with over 500 others also benefiting.
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