GEITA, Oct. 2 -- THE Vocational Education and Training Authority (VETA) has partnered with Buckreef Gold Company Limited to equip VETA students specialising in mining-related technology fields with practical skills and workplace training opportunities to improve their prospects in the labour market.

The initiative follows a visit by VETA Northern Zone officials to Buckreef Gold Mine in Geita Region, aimed at establishing and strengthening cooperation between the training authority and the mining company.

VETA Northern Zone Manager Monica Mbelle said the partnership would also provide students from VETA Moshi with opportunities for field attachment at the mine.

She said the practical training would enable students to apply classroom kno...