Africa-Press – Botswana. KGK Diamonds Botswana has been commended for their dedication to empowering young Batswana with industry-ready diamond cutting and polishing skills.
By releasing its first cohort of graduates, the international jewellery designer has broken ground and sown seeds of hope for a diamond cutting and polishing centre of excellence in Botswana, said the
Acting Permanent Secretary to the President Ms Matshidiso Bokole.
Ms Bokole was speaking during an event to celebrate 200 graduates in diamond polishing from KGK Academy in Gaborone on Tuesday.
She said KGK Academy had achieved a commendable milestone by unleashing 200 industry-ready young Batswana into the diamond cutting and polishing space.
She said such efforts would go a long way in developing human capital in the diamond sector and would bridge the skill set shortage for prospective sightholders.
One of the event’s highlights was the launch of the Diamond Cutting and Polishing Manual for the Deaf, a groundbreaking initiative presented entirely in sign language. The unique module was developed locally by KGK, with invaluable assistance from Mr Siphiwe Wilson, a certified Sign Language Specialist and Trainer at KGK Academy.
Speaking on this initiative, Ms Bokole further commended KGK for their broad and inclusive recruitment and empowerment policies. Amongst KGK trainees, there are members of the Society for the Deaf.
Ms Bokole encouraged the KGK graduates to dream bigger and aspire to become future employers themselves.
She said they have the potential to change the landscape and narrative in Botswana.
The 200 graduates will join an ever-growing pool of skillsets in the diamond polishing and cutting sector. As new sightholders open shop, Botswana is becoming abound with the necessary skills.
Managing Director of KGK Group Mr Sandeep Kothari said KGK Academy boasts a track record of producing graduates who were not just skilled but 100 per cent employable. “KGK Academy has achieved BQA Accreditation for its Jewelry Manufacturing Course.
This accreditation opens doors for us to train more Batswana in jewellery manufacturing, empowering them with skills and opportunities in this thriving industry,” he said.
Mr Kothari added that the launch of the Diamond Cutting and Polishing Manual for the Deaf was a testament to KGK’s commitment to inclusivity.
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