Pokhara to train 120 youth free of cost in six job-oriented sectors
Summary
Pokhara Metropolitan City will provide free vocational training to 120 youths this fiscal year across six job-oriented sectors, including hospitality, caregiving, cooking and beauty services. The programme aims to boost employment, self-employment and entrepreneurship while meeting rising labour demand in the city.
Key Points
- Pokhara Metropolitan City will train 120 people free of cost in six sectors this fiscal year.
- The courses include waiter and waitress services, caregiving, cooking, barista skills, assistant beautician services and early childhood development.
- Each course will have 20 participants, with training lasting 160 to 390 hours depending on the subject.
- Officials say the initiative is meant to address workforce shortages, reduce unemployment and support entrepreneurship in Pokhara.
