Africa-Press – Namibia. PRESIDENT Nangolo Mbumba officially inaugurated the Khorixas Vocational Training Centre on Wednesday.
The Khorixas VTC offers a National Vocational Certificate in Bricklaying & Plastering, Joinery & Cabinetmaking, Plumbing & Pipefitting, and Air-conditioning & Refrigeration. These programs were carefully selected based on local industry needs and community input.
According to Mbumba, the inauguration of this centre is a clear testimony to the government’s unwavering commitment and resolve to construct Vocational Training Centres (VTCs) in all 14 regions of Namibia.
Mbumba indicated that the government, through the Ministry of Higher Education, Technology and Innovation (MHETI), in collaboration with the Namibia Training Authority (NTA), has developed a comprehensive Technical, Vocational Education and Training Transformation and Expansion Strategy (TVET-TES), aimed at broadening access to technical and vocational training services countrywide.
“We believe that by providing practical training that is aligned with industry needs, we are ensuring that every Namibian has access to quality vocational training that equips them with the relevant skills necessary for today’s job market,” he said.
He added that this initiative will empower the youth to become job creators rather than mere job seekers.
In line with Vision 2030, the President said that they aspire to transform Namibia into a knowledge-based economy. Hence, the Khorixas Vocational Training Centre embodies this vision by offering programmes that promote innovation and entrepreneurship among the youth.
He said that they envision a future where every Namibian has access to quality vocational training that empowers them to realize their full potential.
Mbumba then urged all members of the Kunene community, parents, guardians, and young people to seize this opportunity presented by the Khorixas Vocational Training Centre.
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