_______________

Vice President Jessica Alupo Tuesday presided over the graduation of students who completed certificate courses in vocational training at the Soroti Presidential Industrial Park.

469 students completed training in tailoring and design, hairdressing, bricklaying and construction, welding and metal fabrication, bakery, carpentry and joinery and leather processing.

Vice President Jessica Alupo welcomed by the graudands as she arrived to preside over their graduation. (Photo by Godfrey Ojore)

The students benefited from the Presidential Initiative for Skilling the Girl/Boy Child and they started in March 2023 and ended in September last year for the first intake.

The second intake began in October last year and ended this month leading to Tuesday’s graduation. 

"I'm grateful to the President for offering me education for free. I have completed a tailoring course and I will return to a different person who can take care of my family," said a happy Hellen Atengo from Kumi.

Alupo admiring some of the works for the students who are graduated with certificates in building. (Photo by Godfrey Ojore)

Daniel Okiror from Kapelebyong said his parents were unable to take him to further his studies resulting in him being at home.

"I would be wasted in the village drinking but with the carpentry skills I have acquired, I will be of help to myself and my family," Okirir said.