The Manager of Abetifi Vocational Training Institute (AVOTRAIN), Sampson Botchwey has entreated graduands that, this is not the time to join Unemployment Association since they already have their jobs.
He made this statement during the school’s 2021 graduation ceremony on Saturday, 18th December 2021 at the school premises, for the 2021 academic year.
The school has trained over three thousand trainees many of which are in government sectors like police, fire service and military etc. Some are also into employment with competent skills in the performance of their duties. Many of them have also employed others through training thereby reducing unemployment in the country.
The graduating students were 73 in the 2021 academic year.
Mr. Botchwey revealed that AVOTRAIN now belongs to TVET under the Ministry of Education. Now, their programmes include fashion designing, plumbing, carpentry, general electrical, building construction, tile laying etc.
He stated that “TVET is education and training that provide knowledge and skill for employment. TVET is therefore recognizing to be a crucial vehicle for social dignity inclusion and sustainable development. Due to this TVET is the master key to sustainable development”.
He further advised that as they transitioned into the next phase of their journey, they should work hard to improve society and themselves in significant ways.”This is not the time to join unemployment Association because you’re already having a job.” He said
Also, the Kwahu East District Chief Executive Hon. Isaac Agyapong who was there to grace the occassion promised the school with a full operational pipe by June 2022.
Some graduate students also revealed that they weren’t expecting the much knowledge they gained. But are very grateful and therefore recommended the school to others.
Story: Obrempong-Nana Kwaku Ampomah/Florence Anane
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