By RODRICK DESURI
Auki
The Auki Forestry and Agriculture officers in Malaita Province held a one-day training for the first two groups of youth apprentices at the provincial chamber’s conference room yesterday.
The training focused on forestry and agricultural aspects that are very relevant and important for the youth apprenticeship members.
In an interview, Frank Samo Sari, Malaita Provincial Youth Coordinator said the training also deliberated on successes, failures, and ways forward for improvement.
He said he was confident that the youth members were participating well in all the apprenticeship activities.
“Firstly, I would like to acknowledge the Youth Apprenticeship Program in Malaita Province for its successful implementation on the ground so far.
“It is encouraging to see a considerable number of youths participating and engaging in apprenticeship activities, particularly in the fields of agriculture and forestry,” he said.
Despite these achievements, he said that a number of challenges have been raised by the participating youths during their field activities.
He said the challenges raised include the unfulfillment of commitment to provide allowances to participants, along with failed lunch hour and transport arrangements and weather conditions.
In the meantime, he thanked the youths for the feedback and promised to improve the training the next time around.
“Based on your feedback, I will improve to ensure this program is progresses and engages more youth,” he said.
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