The thirty-first batch of the skill development programme for unemployed youth was inaugurated at Don Bosco Tech (AIDA) centre on November 5, 2019. Dr. Moalemba (Editor, The Morung Express, Dimapur) graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Moalemba spoke about the importance of Skilling and giving an opportunity to the unemployed youth of Nagaland. He spoke on two topics ‘Bad news and a Good news’. The bad news according to him is that Nagaland has too many unemployed youths and many struggles to get into the government sector. The good news is that there is a huge scope for those who have skills, which will provide many job opportunities in the coming year. He further encouraged the trainees to upgrade their skills from time to time to meet the demands of the industry and to secure better avenues.

Dr. Moalemba lamented that Nagaland has a very high number of educated unemployed youth in comparison to many other states in the country. He further added that more than 13000 students passing out every year from various institutions, it is difficult for the government to provide jobs for all. And as years pass by there would be more youth looking for jobs. The state government do not have the capacity to provide jobs for all. He urged the participants to “look at other avenues like private job providers for employment instead of depending on the government. In this context skill training has a very important role to play.” He invited the trainees to become entrepreneurs and become job providers for the younger generation after them.

Brother Sunny (Province In-Charge, Don Bosco Tech, Dimapur Region) shared about Don Bosco Tech and the skill development programme that started in 2010 for the less educated, unemployed youth in the region. He informed the gathering that Don Bosco Tech AIDA has trained and placed more than 2200 youth. He said, “Though our candidates are with a low educational qualification we have been able to place them in reputed companies across the country.” Nearly 20 alumni of Don Bosco Tech AIDA centre are working abroad in various international hotels and cruise lines. He shared that “the main objective of the training is to make the young person self-dependent.”

Don Bosco Tech provides skill training to unemployed youth in a number of domains across India in collaboration with corporates, central government, state governments and various Sector Skill Councils for assessment and certification. The skill development programme for unemployed youth, 31st batch began on 9th October 2019 with domains – Hospitality Food and beverage Service Steward and Assistant Beauty Therapist.

Mr. Imosong anchored the programme. Ms. Mhabeni presented a prayer song followed by welcome speech by Mr. Sanajaoba Singh. Trainees also presented Chakhesang folk dance and Sumi Folk Song. Ms. Bedunelu proposed the vote of thanks.