{"id":39567,"date":"2025-09-09T11:37:39","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T09:37:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/?p=39567"},"modified":"2025-09-09T11:37:39","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T09:37:39","slug":"renovated-vocational-training-to-equip-citizens-with-practical-skills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/09\/renovated-vocational-training-to-equip-citizens-with-practical-skills\/","title":{"rendered":"Renovated vocational training to equip citizens with practical skills"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_39568\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39568\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-39568\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Renovated-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Renovated-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Renovated.jpg 602w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-39568\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Governor Simon Ober during the inspection of the NRC-run Vocational Training center in Maper (photo: NBSGPU)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><em>By Lodu William Odiya<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The former NRC-run Vocational Training Centre in Maper of Northern Bahr el Ghazal state is set for renovation in order to equip citizens with practical skills for self-reliance, employment, and economic growth.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement issued by the Northern Bahr el Ghazal state governor\u2019s press unit yesterday, the training center was officially handed over to the state government after the program ended.<\/p>\n<p>The statement underscored Governor Simon Ober Mawut has inspected the Vocational Training Centre ahead of renovation.<\/p>\n<p>It also emphasized the visit comes as part of the state government\u2019s wider efforts to strengthen skills development and empower young people through vocational education.<\/p>\n<p>It further stated during the inspection, the Governor emphasized the importance of reviving the centre, noting that once renovated and reopened, it will play a critical role in equipping citizens with practical skills for self-reliance, employment, and economic growth.<\/p>\n<p>According to the statement, the Centre would offer training programs such as carpentry, mechanics, tailoring, computer literacy, and other trades of high demand.<\/p>\n<p>In a rapidly evolving job market where specialized skills are highly sought after, vocational training institutes play a crucial role in preparing individuals for successful careers.<\/p>\n<p>These institutes offer hands-on training in specific trades and professions, equipping students with the practical skills and knowledge needed to excel in their chosen field.<\/p>\n<p>One of the key advantages of vocational training institutes is their focus on real-world applications.<\/p>\n<p>Students learn directly applicable skills that are in demand by industries such as healthcare, information technology, construction, automotive repair, and culinary arts.<\/p>\n<p>This targeted approach not only accelerates the learning process but also increases graduates\u2019 employability upon completion of their training.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, vocational training institutes provide a flexible and accessible pathway to education and career advancement.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Lodu William Odiya The former NRC-run Vocational Training Centre in Maper of Northern Bahr el Ghazal state is set for renovation in order to equip citizens with practical skills for self-reliance, employment, and economic growth. 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