US consul attends graduation ceremony

The US Consul General in Hyderabad attended the graduation ceremony of the latest vocational training courses on 19th September 2019.

237 young women and men without school-leaving qualifications were able to successfully complete their training in the last few months within the framework of the various Usthi vocational training courses. On the occasion of handing over the certificates to the newly trained young men and women, not only the project management congratulated them, but also the American Consul General positioned in Hyderabad.

With the completion of the professionalskills trainings, the graduates receive the basis for a self-determined professional activity and the possibility to gain a foothold on the job market under fair conditions.

Besuch der Botschaftsdelegation in der Penthakata-Schule

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