46 trained by AR secure jobs in luxury hotels
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 20 2024:
Assam Rifles felicitated 46 individuals comprising 24 girls and 22 boys who underwent a 12-week skill development programme focused on hospitality and retail, and subsequently secured jobs.
According to PRO IGAR (S), the felicitation programme was conducted in collaboration between Assam Rifles, We Care Skill Solutions, and the NGO Sunbird Trust, designed to empower local youth through practical training.
The graduates of the programme have secured employment with prestigious establishments such as ITC Maratha in Mumbai, Food Link in Mumbai, Grand Hotel in Goa, Lifestyle Resort in Goa, 4 Points by Sheraton in Shillong, and Taj Hotel in Delhi, said the PRO.
During the felicitation programme, Lamlai ML A Kh Ibomcha Singh, who attended as the chief guest, presented the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) certificates and offer letters to the successful participants.
He was joined by IGAR (S) major general Ravroop Singh and 9 Sector Assam Rifles commandant brigadier A Boral.
In his address, MLA Ibomcha commended the students for their dedication and hard work, and emphasised the transformative impact of skill development on their futures and expressed gratitude towards We Care Skill Solutions and Sunbird Trust for their support in the initiative.
He encouraged the participants to act as Brand Ambassadors' of the rich culture and hospitality of Manipur.
It marked the second Skill Development Programme conducted by Assam Rifles since June 2024.To date, these efforts have facilitated employment for 107 youths, allowing them to embark on respectable careers.
The ceremony not only celebrated the achievements of the participants but also reaffirmed Assam Rifles' commitment to the socio-economic development of the region, the PRO stated.