PNG in need of more technically skilled people

 MORE technically skilled people are needed in this country who can make use of today’s technology to better the lives of the people.

National Capital District governor Powes Parkop emphasised this and challenged the Urban Youth Employment Project graduating students that it all takes honesty, hard work and commitment to achieve something in life.

About 374 students graduated yesterday and received certificates after five months of Youth Job Corp training in various technical fields.

With the ever increasing number of school drop and push outs has contributed to many social problems mainly caused by youths who are roaming the streets.

"We need to give these thousands of disadvantaged youths hope and chance for a better future by getting them involved in social and educational programs in providing skills training and temporary employment opportunities," he said.

He told the graduates that everyone begins something in life from humble beginnings and it all takes time to become someone in life.

"Take, grab and utilise this once in a life time opportunity, do not look down on your self and move forward in life" he said.

The graduates were from the project’s sixth intake which included 102 youths from Gorohu, 46 from Taurama, 104 from Boroko while 122 youths represented the Kirakira and Kaugere suburbs.

Project Manager Tom Guiness said the project is a National Government initiative providing second chance training and employment opportunities for unemployed and underprivileged youths in the city.

Graduate representative Mr Chris Jacob on behalf of the students thanked the project committee, sponsors and Governor Parkop for such an initiative for them.

"We have gone through hardships and struggles before being part of this project which has now enabled us to become a useful person in life," he said.

More institutions should be in put place to train youth to be technically skilled to help themselves later on in living a better life.

PNG Today / Post Courier