Ministry of Community Development and Social Services, Community Development Director Patricia Muyamwa has challenged graduates of skills training centers to establish their own businesses and create employment for themselves and for others.
This was during Monze Skills Training Centre’s fifth graduation ceremony Friday, which saw 143 students graduate with certificates in skills such as tailoring, catering and home management.
Muyamwa stated that possibilities are endless for people with skills, therefore encouraging them to establish business as opposed to waiting for white collar jobs.
Muyamwa (with glasses) highlights that students could establish business among themselves, explaining that students graduating in agriculture could supply graduates in catering with produce – creating a win – win situation.
She has since urged graduates to explore funding opportunities in provisions such as the Constituency Development Fund – CDF for capital.
And Deputy Monze Town Council Secretary Oscar Chilanga advised the students to quickly form and register cooperatives, so that they can apply for funding under the CDF.
He notes that government has increased funding under the CDF, therefore urging graduates to take advantage of the funds to set up successful businesses.
One graduate from Monze Skills Training Centre Myeelwe Mweemba (in black gown) stated that her colleagues and her are prepared for work in either self or formal employment. This is contained in a report published by Byta FM.