Vocational Training Centre

From the very beginning the monks and sisters of Peramiho mission put much effort in the training of local craftsmen. Since 1928 the vocational educational training has been centralised in the Trade School.

The Trade School - a boarding school - is attended by 90 boys and girls who are being trained as mechanics, turners, plumbers, printers, bookbinders, joiners, electricians and tailors. Some of them come directly after completing the seven years of primary school, others also got four years of secondary school, too. They stay at our school for four years before sitting the examinations under control of the state. Per year each students has to pay 170,000 Tanzanian Shilling, which is 100 €.

Since 2006 we also have a computer class. 20 computers, sponsored by the superiors of the German religious orders, could be bought in Dar es-Salaam. Even Africa is now adapting this technology. Only those who know its secrets will be well prepared for their professional career. After school the computer room is used for adults interested in skill enhancement.