Some of the graduands during the ceremony at Flaminio Vocational Training Centre. All photo by Jamo.

By Jamo
Arua City

More than 200 students have graduated at the 32nd Graduation ceremony of Flamino vocational training centre in Arua city.

The students who have been acquiring hands-on training for the past 2 years have finally been certified to serve.

The principle of the centre Sister Angela Rijoo upon congratulating the graduands called on the parents to support them as they venture in their career.

“Parents, Guardians you have come to witness, am asking you to encourage them, when you see them going wrong counsel them, daughters and sons, you have graduated today, your already on your own but make sure that you sit in your office and make money.”

Mgrs. Kasto Adeti the Vicar General of Arua Diocese and parish priest of Ediofe parish during the homily, cautioned the graduands against wasting the already acquired skills at home.

“You have been sitting in class for one or two years, you have been empowered why don’t you start something small today as you go home after graduation, say what can I do, not what can they do for me, self-employment is the way to go.”

Mercy Ayikoru one of graduand in tailoring and Fashion Designing expressed her readiness to explore her skills.

“So am a Fashion Designer and I will be going out to make money and take care of my family and myself too.”

The students graduated with certificate in tailoring and garment design, building and construction, knitting and waving, saloon and hair dressing, catering and hotel management.