Swiss help in developing vocational education
Swiss help in developing vocational education
Myanmar Times, 29 May 2017
URL: http://www.mmtimes.com/index.php/special-features/educentre/26049-swiss-help-in-developing-vocational-education.html
Switzerland will help in developing vocational skills for as long as Myanmar requires it, according to Swiss Ambassador to the country, Paul R Seger.
“Our experiences in other countries show that we have helped in the development of such skills for up to ten years or for as long as it takes to achieve the desired goals. Again, we are here to help Myanmar for as long as the government requires our help. It is not for a mere four years. It is much longer,” Ambassador Seger told the media on February 24.
Five areas
Switzerland has been helping Myanmar in vocational education and training since 2013 with four-year long-term projects and spending US$5 million per year. It is providing vocational training for Myanmar youths in five sectors: electrical, hospitality, sewing, carpentry and beauty parlors.
In 2017, some 6000 to 7000 Myanmar youths have been identified to attend these four-year Swiss-led courses, according to U Nay Myo Zaw, the national program officer in charge for Swiss vocational skills programs.
Speaking to The Myanmar Times EduCentre, he said ‘’We will start planning the programs for the next four years. We will consider increasing the number of trainees to about 8000 to 10,000 youths. We plan to expand our programs,” he said.
Program expansion
To promote the training programs, Switzerland is planning to go on road shows in Pathein township, Ayeyarwady Region, Mawlamyine township, Mon State, and Mandalay city, and to instill public awareness among the local community in order to emphasise the importance of vocational skills.
Ambassador Seger said, ‘’Over the last few years, we have trained hundreds and hundreds of young people in Myanmar. Because of these programs, many get good jobs, good salaries and have a bright professional future. I can tell you right here, we are ready to continue with this commitment over the next few years.”
Switzerland began assisting Myanmar since 2012 and they have been providing vocational training since 2013 by providing courses for Myanmar youths wanting to upgrade their skills.
“Our experiences in other countries show that we have helped in the development of such skills for up to ten years or for as long as it takes to achieve the desired goals. Again, we are here to help Myanmar for as long as the government requires our help. It is not for a mere four years. It is much longer,” Ambassador Seger told the media on February 24.
Five areas
Switzerland has been helping Myanmar in vocational education and training since 2013 with four-year long-term projects and spending US$5 million per year. It is providing vocational training for Myanmar youths in five sectors: electrical, hospitality, sewing, carpentry and beauty parlors.
In 2017, some 6000 to 7000 Myanmar youths have been identified to attend these four-year Swiss-led courses, according to U Nay Myo Zaw, the national program officer in charge for Swiss vocational skills programs.
Speaking to The Myanmar Times EduCentre, he said ‘’We will start planning the programs for the next four years. We will consider increasing the number of trainees to about 8000 to 10,000 youths. We plan to expand our programs,” he said.
Program expansion
To promote the training programs, Switzerland is planning to go on road shows in Pathein township, Ayeyarwady Region, Mawlamyine township, Mon State, and Mandalay city, and to instill public awareness among the local community in order to emphasise the importance of vocational skills.
Ambassador Seger said, ‘’Over the last few years, we have trained hundreds and hundreds of young people in Myanmar. Because of these programs, many get good jobs, good salaries and have a bright professional future. I can tell you right here, we are ready to continue with this commitment over the next few years.”
Switzerland began assisting Myanmar since 2012 and they have been providing vocational training since 2013 by providing courses for Myanmar youths wanting to upgrade their skills.