Organized by WoRI · Powered by Let's Konekt na CRDB · Sponsored by CRDB Bank

Work Readiness Competition 2026

Tanzania's premier graduate employability competition for final-year Degree & Diploma students (2025/26). Prepare. Compete. Get Certified. Get Work-Ready.

Over Tzs 7.3M in cash prizes + 100 paid internships

10 Aug – 30 Sep 2026 Registration Open Final-Year Students

Your Career Starts Before Graduation

Graduation Is Not the Finish Line. It's the Starting Line.

Each year, thousands of talented students graduate across Tanzania — yet many discover a degree is only the beginning. Employers want graduates who are not only academically qualified but professionally prepared to perform from day one. Organized by WoRI and proudly sponsored by CRDB Bank through Konekt na CRDB, this national competition bridges that gap.

This is more than a competition. It is your opportunity to become a Certified Work-Ready Graduate.

Tanzanian graduates ready for the workplace

Why Participate

What You Gain by Competing

Learn 10 Disciplines

Master the work readiness disciplines employers expect from every graduate.

Earn the WRC

Earn the prestigious Work Readiness Certificate — proof you're job-ready.

Boost Employability

Build confidence and become visible to employers seeking top talent.

Win & Intern

Compete for cash prizes and secure a paid internship opportunity.

What's at Stake

Cash Prizes Worth Over Tzs 7.3 Million

Proudly awarded by our sponsor to the Top 10 performers.

Rank	Cash Prize (Tzs)
1	2,000,000
2	1,500,000
3	1,000,000
4	700,000
5	600,000
6	500,000
7	400,000
8	300,000
9	200,000
10	100,000

Even Bigger Than the Cash

Top 100

performers will be linked to paid internship opportunities at CRDB Bank and other WoRI employer partners. Your performance today could become your career tomorrow.

What You Will Learn

The 10 Work Readiness Disciplines

01Work Readiness Fundamentals

02Personal Accountability

03Effective Workplace Communication

04Time Management

05Teamwork and Collaboration

06Adaptability

07Professionalism

08Problem Solving

09Continuous Improvement

10Ethical Responsibility

The Journey

How the Competition Works

Register Free

Upgrade to Associate

Upgrade to Associate Membership (Tzs 10,000) to unlock the learning materials & exam.

Get the Materials

Access your Work-Ready Graduate Guidebook & Workbook.

Study the 10 Disciplines

Self-paced learning — finish in days or weeks, at your pace.

Sit the Exam

One-hour online examination — 100 questions, pass mark 60%.

Get Certified

Instantly receive your Work Readiness Certificate (WRC) with QR verification.

Compete & Win

Get ranked and compete for cash prizes and internship opportunities.

Start Your Journey

Who Can Participate

Are You Eligible?

Open to students from all disciplines — Business, Engineering, Sciences, Health, Education, ICT, Law, Agriculture, Arts and more.

A Tanzanian Citizen
A Final-Year Degree or Diploma Student (2025/26)
Registered with a TCU- or NACTE-recognized institution

Our Partners

Bridging the Gap Between Education and Employment

Presenting Sponsor

Cash prizes for the Top 10 and paid internships for the Top 100 are proudly provided by CRDB Bank through the Konekt na CRDB initiative.

Organized by

Work Readiness Institute

Register Today

Thousands will graduate this year. Only a few will graduate truly Work-Ready.

Choose to stand out. Choose to prepare. Choose to compete. Choose your future.

View a Sample of Work Readiness Certificate