IPRC KARONGI AWARDS CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCE TO 140 TRAINEES
IPRC Karongi, on 20th May, 2022, awarded Certificates of Competence to 140 trainees, including 71 males and 69 females, who successfully completed six month short-course. The training was sponsored by Rwanda TVET Board (RTB) through Skills Development Fund (SDF).
Those trainees are subdivided into two groups specifically call 3 and call 4. They were all trained in Culinary Arts, Auto-Engine Mechanics, Carpentry, Welding, Domestic Electricity and Internet of Things trades. 60 trainees enrolled into the first call with Culinary Arts and Auto-Engine Mechanics while 80 enrolled into the second call with other mentioned trades.
Speaking to trainees, the Deputy Principal Academics and Training, Mr. Leonard Manirambona urged them to be self-confident and make good use of the competences they acquired at IPRC Karongi, create their own jobs and compete in the labour market.
“This program enables the youth to achieve rapid development through job creation because, within a short period, they acquire a lot of competences demanded in the labour market. It also helps them to have enough courage to work with BDF, Cooperatives and Banks,” he said.
The Deputy Principal acknowledged the Management of RTB and SDF for their supporting IPRC Karongi to attain its objective to provide the committed youths with capacities and hands-on skills with which they can shine on the job market. He promised the continued collaboration in supporting beneficiaries of short term trainings.
Some of the trainees have already started to apply the skills they gained even before getting certificates. Japhet Mugenzi who did Culinary Arts said, “I am currently using the hands-on skills I learned here. I am here to thank the Government of Rwanda which decided that the youth should learn TVET. I encourage all Rwandans either young or adult to enroll into TVET as with practical skills none can stay unemployed.”
Selaphine Umuhoza who is now working as a cook in Hotel reminded her colleagues to love their careers and work hard so as to be successful. “Don’t waste the knowledge and skills you have, but rather have a passion for your careers, work and be interested in working hard,” Selaphine encouraging her fellow trainees.
The trainees of call 3 started their trainings in June to December, 2021 while those of call 4 started in September, 2021 and concluded in March, 2022.