Strengthening the future of RE and youth entrepreneurship in Tz
The project strengthens DBTTC’s solar energy training by equipping 600 youth and 10 instructors with relevant skills, improving training quality and expanding solar energy opportunities nationwide.
The project aims to strengthen DBTTC’s solar energy training, targeting 600 youth aged 18–35 and 10 instructors over three years. The project aims to strengthen the solar energy ecosystem through three interlinked components, to improve the quality and market relevance of solar training while extending benefits nationwide:
1. Curriculum Development and Capacity Building: The project updates and expands solar curricula across multiple disciplines, including Electric Installation (NVA 1-3), Plumbing (NVA 1-3), Mechatronics (NTA 4-6), and Civil Engineering (NTA 4-6), as well as basic short courses and upskilling courses for industry professionals. Curriculum design involves collaboration with stakeholders, industry partners, regulatory bodies, and other Don Bosco institutions. An Industry Advisory Board will provide guidance, while at least 10 instructors will be trained through ToT programs, technical workshops, and national/international training courses, ensuring both pedagogical and technical excellence.
2. Teaching Infrastructure and Solar System Installation: A modern solar workshop will be equipped with industry-grade tools, and a solar hybrid system will be installed on campus to provide reliable energy and serve as a practical teaching platform. Installation and maintenance will be supported by trained instructors and external technical consultants, enabling hands-on learning and operational sustainability.
3. Labor Market Integration, Entrepreneurship, and Alumni Support: The Job Services Office (JSO) will facilitate internships, exposure visits, and employment pathways, and will build up a new Solar Graduates Community. This alumni platform will foster trust, professional growth, and small business development. Graduates will receive mentorship, technical refresher courses, peer networking, and targeted support for entrepreneurship, including business training, coaching, and equipment provision. This community also supports graduate monitoring, tracer studies, and long-term impact tracking.
Stakeholders:
Project Sponsor: Arthur Waser Foundation
DB Implementing Partners Abroad: JUWE
DB Project Implementing partners; DBTTC-Dodoma
Project Manager: Cassian Bilikwija
Key Team Members: Edward Subeti, Oswald Manyerere, Gideon Rwegerera
Current Status:
Project Value: Tshs. 1,214, 904,014.60
As of July 2026, the project remains in its inception phase with only a visit from Don Bosco Ghana. The project is quite behind the implementation schedule.
1. Curriculum Development and Capacity Building: The project updates and expands solar curricula across multiple disciplines, including Electric Installation (NVA 1-3), Plumbing (NVA 1-3), Mechatronics (NTA 4-6), and Civil Engineering (NTA 4-6), as well as basic short courses and upskilling courses for industry professionals. Curriculum design involves collaboration with stakeholders, industry partners, regulatory bodies, and other Don Bosco institutions. An Industry Advisory Board will provide guidance, while at least 10 instructors will be trained through ToT programs, technical workshops, and national/international training courses, ensuring both pedagogical and technical excellence.
2. Teaching Infrastructure and Solar System Installation: A modern solar workshop will be equipped with industry-grade tools, and a solar hybrid system will be installed on campus to provide reliable energy and serve as a practical teaching platform. Installation and maintenance will be supported by trained instructors and external technical consultants, enabling hands-on learning and operational sustainability.
3. Labor Market Integration, Entrepreneurship, and Alumni Support: The Job Services Office (JSO) will facilitate internships, exposure visits, and employment pathways, and will build up a new Solar Graduates Community. This alumni platform will foster trust, professional growth, and small business development. Graduates will receive mentorship, technical refresher courses, peer networking, and targeted support for entrepreneurship, including business training, coaching, and equipment provision. This community also supports graduate monitoring, tracer studies, and long-term impact tracking.
Stakeholders:
Project Sponsor: Arthur Waser Foundation
DB Implementing Partners Abroad: JUWE
DB Project Implementing partners; DBTTC-Dodoma
Project Manager: Cassian Bilikwija
Key Team Members: Edward Subeti, Oswald Manyerere, Gideon Rwegerera
Current Status:
Project Value: Tshs. 1,214, 904,014.60
As of July 2026, the project remains in its inception phase with only a visit from Don Bosco Ghana. The project is quite behind the implementation schedule.