Abstract

This study analysed the supply side factors influencing employability of fresh higher learning graduates in Tanzania taking Arusha city as a case study The snowballing procedure was used to obtain 80 respondents who were used for analysis Primary and secondary data was collected using structured interview observation and documentary review In particular the study used logistic regression analysis to model the relationship between independent variables and the dependent variable Employability in the study area depends on curricula factors and demographic characteristics of fresh graduates in Tanzania The results shows that only two variables used in assessing employability were significant at P 0 05 Among those only one demographic characteristics which was sex of graduates and one curricula factor which was knowledge of practical experience obtained through field practical placement study tours and campus experts visits showing to have higher chances of employment as higher learning graduates need to have application of such knowledge while other factors was insignificant at P 0 05 P 0 05 The measures to be taken to address employability of fresh higher learning graduates in the study area are promoting internships placements and work based learning followed by involving employers in committees and policy on employability and lastly conducting employability awards and programmes