In just four days, the Ebonyi State Government will kick off a three-month intensive vocational training program aimed at equipping 100 young people with practical, market-driven skills.
The initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Skill Development and Job Creation under the administration of His Excellency Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, will focus on Information and Communication Technology (ICT), construction, building, and production skills.
Participants will undergo training in data analysis, video editing, graphics design, photography, solar and CCTV installation, interior decoration, cream production, candle making, wood cladding, paint production, wig revamping, and entrepreneurship. Upon completion, they will receive empowerment support to help them start businesses or secure employment.
Governor Nwifuru has consistently championed vocational and technical education as a key strategy for bridging the gap between academic knowledge and workplace needs. According to him, practical skill acquisition is essential to tackling youth unemployment, fostering entrepreneurship, and driving technological and industrial growth.
This program builds on past collaborations with organizations such as the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), which trained 100 youths in modern electrical installation in 2024, and BERWO, which delivered training in fashion design, hairdressing, barbing, shoemaking, and Almaco glass construction.
The upcoming training aligns with the Governor’s People’s Charter of Needs, ensuring that policies translate into tangible benefits for residents, particularly the youth.
With the countdown now at four days, Ebonyi State is positioning its young people not only to compete in the job market but also to become innovators and job creators in their own right.
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