Understanding Carpentry Trained Youths’ Livelihood:
Evidence from Bukoba, Tanzania
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https://doi.org/10.12724/ajss.71.3Keywords:
Carpentry, entrepreneurship, youths’ training, youths’ livelihood, youths’ income, vocational education and trainingAbstract
Carpentry provides youths with access to income generating opportunities, which improve their quality of life through the products they create. Consequently, it enhances the livelihoods of these youths. This study aimed to understand the livelihood of carpentry trained youths in Bukoba Municipality in Tanzania. Specifically, the study sought to identify the sources of livelihood for these youths and analyze the role of carpentry in contributing to their livelihoods. A descriptive research design was adopted. The study used a sample of 45 respondents. Semi-structured interview was used to collect data, which were then analysed through thematic analysis. The findings indicated that the livelihoods of carpentry-trained youths relied on carpentry. Besides, the youths were able to accrue assets through their carpentry work, including work plots, permanent houses, transportation, barber shops, work tools and kiosks. Furthermore, carpentry was a source of income that catered for the youths’ family service bills. The study concludes that carpentry results in stable financial earning avenues for youths, enhancing their financial stability and contributing to societal sustainability and well-being.
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