VIJAYAWADA: An Apprenticeship Mela 2021–22 was organised on Saturday for students who have completed their intermediate vocational education in medical laboratory technology, multi-purpose health worker, physiotherapy and computer science courses in Prakasam, Nellore, Krishna and Guntur districts.
Addressing a gathering at Girls Vocational College, Guntur, venue of the mela, Intermediate Education director R. Satyanarayana advised students to make good use of their apprenticeship to hone their skills acquired during vocational education. He pointed out that central and state governments are paying special attention to help youth stand on their feet through vocational courses in intermediate education.
Satyanarayana said by ensuring personal discipline and punctuality during their apprenticeship, students can gain appreciation from managements of their respective organisations. This will subsequently help them excel in government or private organisations that they join.
Regional Skill Development and Entrepreneurship deputy director S.P. Revaskar said educational institutions should not become machines for just teaching. Instead, they should impart practical education. He underlined that central government is bringing in a New Education Policy so that every person can stand on her / his own feet.
Board of Intermediate regional joint director V. Subba Rao said that more than 70 vocational educational courses are running in intermediate and vocational institutions. Apprenticeship fairs help poor and middle class students of these institutions find employment and financially support themselves.
Apprenticeship Mela coordinator T. Sekhar Babu said 222 prominent hospitals have been selected in four categories for Vocational Apprenticeship Mela this year. He underlined that after completing one-year apprenticeship at these hospitals, students will be given a certificate by central or state governments, which would help students get better job opportunities, whether in the public or private sector.
Government Vocational College principal Anand Babu presided over the programme organised on the occasion. Krishna district DVEO B.S.R.V. Prasad, Government Girls College principal G. Sunitha, Dr. Sanakkayala Uma Shankar, State Institute of Vocational Education professors Sandhya Madhuri and Sarath Chandra, in-charges of various vocational colleges, candidates, their parents and others officials participated in the mela.
