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Vol. 9 No. 3 (2021)

Patterns of Linkages Between Technical Institutions and Extractive Industries in Developing Practical Skills of Graduates in Tanzania

https://doi.org/10.56279/jhss.v9i3.139
Kenneth Raston Nzowa
Department of Educational Foundations, Management and Lifelong Learning School of Education, University of Dares Salaam, Tanzania
Department of Educational Foundations, Management and Lifelong Learning School of Education, University of Dares Salaam, Tanzania

Corresponding Author(s) : Kenneth Raston Nzowa

k.nzowar@gmail.com

Journal of Humanities & Social Science (JHSS), Vol. 9 No. 3 (2021)

Abstract

This study sought to examine patterns of linkages between technical institutions and
extractive industries in developing practical skills of graduates. Specifically, the objectives
were to examine forms of linkages between technical institutions and extractive industry
firms in selected sites; and analyse work-organizing in linkages of technical institutions
with extractive industry firms. To this end, a multiple-case study design was employed.
Data collection involved a total of 55 participants, constituting 21 trainees, 12 trainers,
and 3 principals/deputy principals. Other participants were 15 officials from extractive
industry firms; 3 from regulatory body for technical institutions, as well as 1 industrial
association in Tanzania. Data were generated from documentary reviews, semi-structured
interviews, and focus group discussions (FGDs). The findings revealed that the patterns of
linkages in the selected technical institutions and extractive industry firms is shaped by
technical institutions and firms that seem to loosely couple the efficient coordination and
cooperation on activities related to developing relevant practical skills of graduates.
Evidence shows that activities are executed without orientation to the actual partners in
the linkages; and the roles in the linkages were accepted without shared expectations,
intentions, and objectives. As a result, technical institutions tightly conform to
institutional demands with loose conformity to developing relevant practical skills
processes. Based on the findings, the study recommends the government to intervene by
enforcing and fostering the linkages to achieve the required objectives through
intermediary actions and creation of institutional environment for participation of key
stakeholders in developing practical skills of graduates in technical institutions,
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Keywords

linkages, technical institution, extractive industry, practical skills.
Patterns of Linkages Between Technical Institutions and Extractive Industries in Developing Practical Skills of Graduates in Tanzania. (2022). Journal of Humanities & Social Science (JHSS), 9(3). https://doi.org/10.56279/jhss.v9i3.139
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Patterns of Linkages Between Technical Institutions and Extractive Industries in Developing Practical Skills of Graduates in Tanzania. (2022). Journal of Humanities & Social Science (JHSS), 9(3). https://doi.org/10.56279/jhss.v9i3.139
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