Obhrai Announces Canadian Support For Bangladesh

Deepak Obhrai, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and for International Human Rights, has announced Canada’s support to create a better-trained, and qualified workforce in Bangladesh.

Published: September 3, 2014 1:43 AM IST

By The Weekly Voice

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localThe Weekly Voice Ottawa — Deepak Obhrai, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and for International Human Rights, has announced Canada’s support to create a better-trained, and qualified workforce in Bangladesh.

“Canada believes in the importance of investing in skills training to improve employment opportunities in Bangladesh,” said Obhrai. “The Skills Training and Enhancement Project will provide men, women, and youth in Bangladesh with the opportunity to earn a better living by obtaining essential skills and knowledge from quality, market-oriented skills training and education programs.”

This project, implemented by the World Bank, promotes the development of technical and vocational education and training programs that meet the needs of businesses. It aims to increase the number of students and trainees enrolled in education and training programs, including those from impoverished backgrounds, and the employability of graduates from these programs.

This story originally appeared on The Weekly Voice.

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