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A vocational training initiative in the Central Region of Eritrea has successfully trained 220 youth over three months. The program, organized by the National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students, focused on first aid, beauty salon skills, and computer technology. Local officials emphasized the importance of applying these skills to improve livelihoods.
Africa-Press – Eritrea. Three months of theoretical and practical vocational training has been provided to 220 youth in Central sub-zone of the Central Region.
Mr. Sened Michael, head of the National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students branch in the sub-zone, said that 129 youth were provided training in first aid, 54 in beauty salon skills, and 39 in computer technology.
Noting that the training program was part of the effort exerted by the union branch to enhance the overall capacity of youth, Mr. Yohannes Berhane, head of projects of the union branch in the Central Region, called on the trainees to practically apply the knowledge they gained from the training.
The administrator of the sub-zone, Ms. Hiwet Mogos, on her part, indicating the significance of the training in enhancing the capacity of youth, called on the trainees to apply the knowledge they gained in improving their livelihoods.
Vocational training programs have been a crucial part of youth development strategies in Eritrea, aimed at equipping young people with practical skills for employment. These initiatives are designed to address the high unemployment rates among youth and to foster economic self-sufficiency, contributing to the overall development of the nation.
The National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students plays a significant role in implementing such programs, focusing on various skill sets that align with market demands. By providing training in areas like first aid, beauty, and technology, the union aims to enhance the employability of young Eritreans and support their integration into the workforce.
