The Department of Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship concluded two week long skill training at Mangkolemba.
MOKOKCHUNG, SEPTEMBER 15 (MExN): The Department of Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship successfully concluded the two weeks skill development for rural women through mobile skill Morung training in the job role of Baking at Mangkolemba.
25 rural women who successfully completed the training held from September 2-14 were awarded certificate with toolkits. A DIPR report informed that the culmination event was presided over by District Employment Exchange/Model Career Centre, Mokokchung, Marsenla Longkumer while the programme was commenced with an invocation by the Associate Pastor, Mangkolemba Baptist Church, L Watinaro.
In his training remarks, Tiamoa Tzudir of Pinnacle Skills highlighted the significance of not just providing training but also equipping participants with the necessary toolkits to foster sustainable livelihoods. He also encouraged the participants to hone their baking skit, form groups among themselves, and work toward establishing a brand.
Achetla Longchari, one of the participants, expressed her gratitude to the department and Pinnacle Skills for the valuable training and support. Chairman of Mangkolemba Town Council (MTC), Supong Longkumer congratulated the participants on completing the training. He encouraged them to ensure that the taste of their cakes reaches every corner of the area and to consider starting new business ventures.
The programme concluded with closing remarks from District Employment Officer (DEO), Mokokchung, T. Yimlikhumzuk who emphasized that the baking is a promising business opportunity. DEO Mokokchung thanked all the individuals who put in their efforts to make the training programme a success. He also extended his special thanks to the Mangkolemba Administration led by ADC Mangkolemba, Moakumzuk.
This training initiative reflects the department's commitment to empowering rural women by equipping them with marketable skills that can support entrepreneurship and economic self- sufficiency, the DIPR report stated.
