GRADUATES at the Nasau Youth Training Centre in Nasau were told yesterday to realise their dreams by working hard and being determined.
Officiating at the graduation ceremony for 46 youths, Assistant Minister for Youth and Sports Alipate Nagata told the youths that their dreams would only materialise through hard work and sheer determination.
“As you prepare to progress to the next stage in your lives, I encourage you to reflect upon your experiences and consider how best you can utilise this valuable training in the near future,” Mr Nagata said.
“You are now in the perfect position to give back and serve as leaders in your communities. You have the knowledge, you have the confidence and you are the future.”
He said the Ministry of Youth & Sports had completed its modernisation and a part of it had been the re-packaging of the empowerment programs to address real youth issues and assist with rational solutions.
“In view of the above, we as the ministry for all youths have added value to what you currently possess in terms of up-skilling, re-skilling or empowering you to become better at what you do and certifying your competencies.
“The two training programs you have been part of for the last 10 months are fully accredited by the Fiji Higher Education Commission and the Fiji Qualification Framework and your certificates will ensure that pathways are available to you when you enter the workforce.”
Located in the Lower Sigatoka Valley, the Nasau Youth Training Centres cater for youths interested in agriculture and carpentry.
Nasau YTC trainer Apenai Vatucicila said such programs carried out at Nasau benefitted many youths and many had moved on to play supervisory roles at their place of employment.
“Do not sleep on your certificates and knowledge you gained here but rather work hard as there is a criteria in place that will ensure your progress under your trade which is under the Fiji Qualification Framework,” Mr Vatucicila told the graduates.
“The onus is on you and you must work hard to achieve greater things in life and make your parents proud.”
