By Chinedum Treasure
Agulu Peoples Union (APU) Vocational Academy Limited has solicited the collaboration of Ministry of Education, Anambra State on skills acquisition of youths in the state.
Director of the Academy, Dr Duezeh Emmanuel (Jnr) dropped the hint on Friday during a courtesy visit to the Commissioner for Education, Prof Ngozi Chuma-Udeh in her office.
Duezeh who was accompanied on the visit by footwear instructor, Erondu Kingsley said the Academy, established last year has been training youths on no fewer than ten areas of vocational skills.
He listed the skills to include nylon making, footwear, bags, baking confectionery, electrical, plumbing, tailoring, hairdressing, furniture, among others.
He said: “We run different vocations, some within the school and others outside. The town union pays for the training which runs for a year and six months after which trainees will sit for exams.
“We have about ten courses on the whole and we’re here to see how we can partner with the Ministry in skills acquisition for youths in the state.
“October 25th is our grand opening of the Centre which will feature induction of the students.”
Responding, the Commissioner commended management of Academy for its vision of empowering young people, assuring of Ministry’s partnership.
“We commend you for this very wonderful initiative. We will partner with you to ensure more youths in the state are gainfully empowered,” she added.
