Usakos mayor prioritises youth empowerment
Boosting opportunities
The mayor of Usakos, Irene Simeon-Kurtz, unveiled a Youth Empowerment and Training Programme on 29 January.
On the occasion, Simeon-Kurtz stressed the importance of providing Usakos’ youth with the necessary job readiness and leadership skills to compete in the labour market successfully.
“Most importantly, the initiative offers an alternative to crime, substance abuse, and the challenges associated with unemployment.”
The occasion served as a platform to engage and assist the youth in Usakos concerning their career paths and life journeys by identifying and addressing pressing issues of youth unemployment and inadequate opportunities.
The initiative seeks to provide a unique opportunity for young adults who have completed grades 10, 11, or 12. It is aimed at creating a pathway to success by offering the youth a chance to discover their interests, build essential skills, and effectively address the critical issue of unemployment.
More is needed
During the session, Simeon-Kurtz highlighted the prevailing challenges faced by the youth, including unemployment and a lack of adequate opportunities.
“Despite efforts by the government and private sector, opportunities remain insufficient, and this necessitates a focused approach towards empowering the youth through vocational training.”
The multi-sector action plan, directed at addressing Usakos’ chronic youth educational and unemployment challenges, was unveiled to rectify these shortcomings.
“The days of recording names and waiting are over. Our approach is different. We engage with the students, understand their needs, and take them to the institutions where they can enrol. Simultaneously, we work with vocational institutions to source funding, setting a foundation for future success in the labour market,” Simeon-Kurtz explained.
Action plan
She said the programme will target at least 50 youth from Usakos and provide them with an opportunity to become employable.
The programme included visits to the Namibian Institute of Mining and Technology (Nimt) and the Anestemi College campuses. Participants were given campus tours and insight into the courses or workshops offered, ranging from carpentry and welding to office administration and hospitality. The courses offered at Nimt and Anestemi College include full-time programmes, four-year courses, six-month special courses, and three-month options.
On the occasion, Simeon-Kurtz stressed the importance of providing Usakos’ youth with the necessary job readiness and leadership skills to compete in the labour market successfully.
“Most importantly, the initiative offers an alternative to crime, substance abuse, and the challenges associated with unemployment.”
The occasion served as a platform to engage and assist the youth in Usakos concerning their career paths and life journeys by identifying and addressing pressing issues of youth unemployment and inadequate opportunities.
The initiative seeks to provide a unique opportunity for young adults who have completed grades 10, 11, or 12. It is aimed at creating a pathway to success by offering the youth a chance to discover their interests, build essential skills, and effectively address the critical issue of unemployment.
More is needed
During the session, Simeon-Kurtz highlighted the prevailing challenges faced by the youth, including unemployment and a lack of adequate opportunities.
“Despite efforts by the government and private sector, opportunities remain insufficient, and this necessitates a focused approach towards empowering the youth through vocational training.”
The multi-sector action plan, directed at addressing Usakos’ chronic youth educational and unemployment challenges, was unveiled to rectify these shortcomings.
“The days of recording names and waiting are over. Our approach is different. We engage with the students, understand their needs, and take them to the institutions where they can enrol. Simultaneously, we work with vocational institutions to source funding, setting a foundation for future success in the labour market,” Simeon-Kurtz explained.
Action plan
She said the programme will target at least 50 youth from Usakos and provide them with an opportunity to become employable.
The programme included visits to the Namibian Institute of Mining and Technology (Nimt) and the Anestemi College campuses. Participants were given campus tours and insight into the courses or workshops offered, ranging from carpentry and welding to office administration and hospitality. The courses offered at Nimt and Anestemi College include full-time programmes, four-year courses, six-month special courses, and three-month options.
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