August 26 introduces apprenticeship programme
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August 26 Manufacturing this year kicked off its first-ever apprenticeship programme to empower Namibian youth.
The programme aims to provide essential skills in clothing production, and combines practical on-the-job training with classroom instruction to equip young people with technical expertise and industry knowledge.
The three-year programme started on 1 April and will train apprentices in clothing production, manufacturing, stitching and quality control.
Marketing and communications officer Desideria Gideon highlighted the initiative’s impact, saying: “As apprentices move through the programme, they will develop a robust understanding of clothing production, gain practical skills and enhance problem-solving abilities essential to addressing production challenges”.
The Namibian clothing manufacturing industry needs skilled workers who can make uniforms, safety gear and other clothing to a high standard, she said. This will allow locally-made garments to compete with imported clothing and grow Namibia’s manufacturing base and its economy.
The programme aims to provide essential skills in clothing production, and combines practical on-the-job training with classroom instruction to equip young people with technical expertise and industry knowledge.
The three-year programme started on 1 April and will train apprentices in clothing production, manufacturing, stitching and quality control.
Marketing and communications officer Desideria Gideon highlighted the initiative’s impact, saying: “As apprentices move through the programme, they will develop a robust understanding of clothing production, gain practical skills and enhance problem-solving abilities essential to addressing production challenges”.
The Namibian clothing manufacturing industry needs skilled workers who can make uniforms, safety gear and other clothing to a high standard, she said. This will allow locally-made garments to compete with imported clothing and grow Namibia’s manufacturing base and its economy.
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