-NAC graduates over 970 students
ADDIS ABABA – The Ministry of Labor and Skills (MoLS) announced that it is preparing to deploy hundreds of thousands of skilled workers abroad each year, as part of its efforts to address both domestic and international job market demands.
At the 11th National Aviation College (NAC) graduation ceremony yesterday, where 974 students graduated across postgraduate, undergraduate, TVET, and certificate programs, MoLS State Minister Teshale Berecha (PhD) emphasized the government’s commitment to expanding job opportunities domestically and internationally.
He revealed that preparations are well underway to send large numbers of skilled professionals to overseas markets annually. Currently, tens of thousands of Ethiopians are benefiting from remote job opportunities, leveraging the power of the internet and computer technologies.
“The government is actively working to create more jobs through domestic, overseas, and remote employment initiatives,” said Teshale. “In addition, the recent macroeconomic measures are expected to attract more investments, which will further boost job creation in the country.”
The state minister urged citizens to take advantage of overseas employment opportunities by registering with the Ethiopian Labor Market Information System (LMIS), a platform designed to facilitate employment placements abroad.
Captain Abera Lemi, the Owner and CEO of NAC, praised the institution for its role in producing qualified, market-oriented professionals. “NAC has been committed to providing education that meets the growing demand for skilled human resources in critical sectors such as aviation, hospitality, tourism, and business,” he said. “The college continues to produce experts who are contributing significantly to the country’s development.”
Captain Abera emphasized that NAC’s educational programs are designed to address both the domestic and global demand for skilled professionals. The college has made considerable strides in improving the quality of its education, with an eye on enhancing training fields and educational offerings.
NAC is also working towards becoming a national university, as stated by the college’s president, Prof. Derbew Belew. “We are focused on providing high-quality education that directly meets market demands, and our expansion into new training areas reflects our commitment to fulfilling the country’s growing need for skilled labor force,” he added.
The partnership between NAC and the government reflects a shared vision to enhance Ethiopia’s workforce, improve education quality, and tap into international job markets, which is expected to play a crucial role in the country’s economic development.
BY TSEGAYE TILAHUN
THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD SUNDAY EDITION 10 NOVEMBER 2024
