Othello Sarweh Nimely
The Assistant Minister for Correction on the Ministry of Justice, Gabriel F. Ndupellar, has known as on younger Liberians to embrace Technical and Vocational Schooling and Coaching (TVET) as a pathway to employment and self-reliance within the face of persistent youth unemployment.
Minister Ndupellar made the remarks on Thursday October 2, 2023 when he served as Keynote Speaker on the 20th Graduation ceremony of the Revelation Seventh-day Adventist Excessive Faculty in Gardnersville the place over 90 graduates, most beneath the age of 25 acquired diplomas.
Reflecting on his personal journey as an alumnus of Revelation SDA, Ndupellar recounted that it took him almost a decade after commencement to safe regular employment.
He stated this expertise underscored the significance of sensible expertise alongside educational achievement.
“Commencement is just not the top however the starting of lifelong studying,” he advised the graduates. “In right now’s Liberia, younger folks can’t rely solely on levels. Vocational training gives employable expertise in areas like agriculture, auto mechanics, tailoring, ICT, plumbing, development, and hospitality, expertise that open doorways to each jobs and entrepreneurship,” he stated.
This system was attended by officers of the SDA training system, dad and mom, and group members who celebrated the scholars’ achievement.
With over 40 % of Liberia’s inhabitants beneath the age of 25, Ndupellar confused that investing in vocational training is essential for the nation’s improvement.
He famous that international locations prioritizing TVET have efficiently decreased unemployment, stimulated innovation, and empowered youth to develop into productive residents.
“TVET is just not a fallback,” he emphasised. “It’s a sensible, sensible path to independence and nationwide development. I urge each graduate right here to grab the chance to construct expertise that can make you self-sustaining and worthwhile to society.”
Ndupellar additionally inspired the brand new graduates to construct a powerful alumni community, dream boldly, and contribute to Liberia’s progress.
Additionally talking, the President of the scholar council authorities urged her fellow graduates to pursue increased training, noting that prime college is just the start of training journey.
The graduating class was seen celebrating joyfully with their households, as proud dad and mom and guardians cheered, embraced, and with the brand new graduates. The ambiance on the Revelation SDA campus was full of pleasure and aid, as college students marked the top of their highschool journey and seemed forward to new alternatives.
Because the curtains closed on the colourful ceremony, the message from each college and state officers resonated clearly. Schooling should transcend the classroom to incorporate expertise that empower younger folks for the realities of Liberia’s job market.
