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Vocational Skills Training for Youth

 

As part of the efforts to equip young people with the necessary tools to grow-up and become responsible adults, AHI on February 4, 2006 organized Vocational Training Skills Training Workshop for youths within Kosofe/Mainland Local Education District of Lagos state.

Bead stringing during the exercise

The training, which centred on “Bead Stringing”, was aimed at awakening the level of creativity and promoting teamwork among young people. It also aimed at equipping them with vocational skills, which could serve as a source of income. The sessions covered areas like knowing the kinds of beads and tools used for bead stringing; how to create different pattern of beads and how to start your own bead stringing business (including tips on effective advertisement).

At the end of the programme, the beneficiaries expressed joy for being part of the programme and promised putting the skills acquired to good use.

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