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WDDA sponsors 130 trainees for TVET program to address youth employment
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea /Culture & Society

WDDA sponsors 130 trainees for TVET program to address youth employment

From Post-Courier · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Wabag District Development Authority is sponsoring 130 trainees in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).
  • These trainees will graduate on August 28, 2026, after partnering with Mapex Training Institute.
  • The initiative, driven by MP Dr Lino Tom, aims to address law and order issues by positively engaging the district's youth population.

The Wabag District Development Authority (WDDA) is sponsoring the first batch of 130 trainees to undertake Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). These trainees will graduate on Friday, August 28, 2026, following their program in partnership with the Mapex Training Institute.

This initiative aligns with the vision of Wabag Open MP Dr. Lino Tom. His goal is to address the district's law and order issues by fostering positive engagement with the youth population. The TVET program is seen as a key strategy to achieve this by equipping young people with valuable skills.

The program aims to tackle the "youth bulge" and the lack of employment opportunities within the district. By providing technical and vocational training, the WDDA and Dr. Tom hope to create pathways to meaningful employment for the youth, thereby contributing to a more stable and prosperous community.

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Originally published by Post-Courier in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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