DAR ES SALAAM, July 15 -- “THE future belongs to those who prepare for it today.” While this saying popularised by Malcom X has endured for generations, its relevance has perhaps never been greater than it is today.

Tanzania is home to one of Africas youngest populations, with millions of young people entering the labour market every year carrying ambition, determination and dreams of building better lives. Yet for many, the greatest obstacle is not a lack of potential, but limited access to practical skills and opportunities that connect education with the realities of the workplace.

As the world marks World Youth Skills Day, the conversation goes beyond employment statistics. It is about ensuring that young people possess ...