As part of its commitment to local content development and youth empowerment, the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Project, in collaboration with its Level 1 contractor WASCO Isoaf and the Vocational Education and Training Authority (VETA), successfully implemented a vocational training scholarship program for young people in the Nzega District of Tanzania.
The program was officially launched at VETA Tabora in June 2025 and aimed to provide practical skills training to 124 youth (aged 15–25) from Igusule and Isege villages, located near the Sojo site in Nzega.
The initiative targeted trades with strong employment potential in Tanzania’s growing energy and infrastructure sectors.
This 6-month training, conducted under the VETA Special Training Programme, combined classroom instruction with hands-on experience. Trainees were enrolled in:
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Electrical Installation (34 participants)
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Welding & Fabrication (37 participants)
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Motor Vehicle Mechanics / Driving (28 participants)
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Masonry & Bricklaying (13 participants)
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Tailoring / Handloom Weaving (6 participants)
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Secretariat (6 participants)
All training sessions were delivered by certified VETA instructors, ensuring alignment with national vocational standards and industry requirements.
The program concluded in October 2025 with the successful graduation of all 124 trainees, including 98 men and 26 women. This achievement marks a significant milestone for both the graduates and the communities they represent.
By equipping young people with technical and vocational skills, this initiative lays a strong foundation for long-term employment, entrepreneurship, and community development. It also reflects the broader goal of the EACOP Project and its contractors to generate lasting, positive impact in the regions where they operate.
This skills development initiative is a clear example of how EACOP and its partners are living up to their local content obligations by investing in people, promoting inclusive growth, and strengthening the national workforce.
“We are proud to see these young men and women take a step toward a brighter future. Empowering local communities is not just a responsibility, it’s at the heart of everything we do.”
– EACOP Local Content Manager, Mrs. Neema Kweka.
Through partnerships like this, EACOP continues to contribute meaningfully to Tanzania’s vision for a skilled, self-reliant, and prosperous population.
