Dimapur, July 18 (EMN): The inaugural of the demand-driven skill development programme for the youth of Nagaland construction sector was held on Monday at DC’s conference hall, Noklak.
Speaking on the occasion, deputy commissioner, Noklak, Hiazu Meru, said that Nagaland is a salaried economy where societies look towards government jobs for employment, informed an official press release.
However, since employment in the government sector is saturated, the DC encouraged the youth to learn skills for gainful employment in the private sector as well.
Meru said people of Noklak are naturally gifted with skills such as handicraft making, blacksmiths, pottery making and even building modern wooden houses. He hoped that the training in the construction sector would benefit many youths to be equipped with skills for gainful employment, the release stated.
The DC thanked the Department of Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, and Zynorique Initiative Society for organizing the training on the demand-driven skill development programme for the youths of Nagaland in the construction sector in Noklak. He also elaborated on social security welfare schemes which are available in the banks.
District employment officer, Tuensang, T Yimlikumzuk, elaborated on the importance of skill training for the youths in the district.
The training programme is conducted by the Department of Employment, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, and Zynorique Initiative Society (ZIS). The week-long training programme will culminate on July 23.
Altogether 50 youths are attending the week-long training.