The eighth batch of freelancing training and the second batch of artificial intelligence (AI) training programmes have been launched simultaneously across all 64 districts of Bangladesh.State Minister for Youth and Sports Md Aminul Haque formally inaugurated the nationwide training programmes at an event held at the Bhola District Shilpakala Academy, said a press release.
Youth and Sports Ministry Secretary Md Mahbub-ul-Alam, Joint Secretary Dr Sheikh Mohammad Zobayed Hossain, E-Learning and Earning Limited Managing Director Masud Alam, officials of the Department of Youth Development, project directors and representatives of the training providers joined the event.
A total of 6,400 trainees from all 64 districts, along with deputy directors of the district youth development offices, deputy commissioners and other project officials, joined the event virtually through Zoom.
Bhola Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate Dr Shamim Rahman chaired the programme.
Under the project titled “Employment Creation through Freelancing Training for Educated Job-Seeking Youth in 64 Districts,” some 4,800 trainees are participating in the 8th batch of the freelancing training programme.
Another 1,600 trainees are taking part in the second batch of the AI training programme under the project titled “Skills Development of IT-Knowledgeable Youth through Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology.”
Addressing the event as the chief guest, Md Aminul Haque said young people need to develop their skills to take advantage of technology-driven employment opportunities.
He urged the trainees to apply the knowledge gained through the training to create employment opportunities for themselves while contributing to the country’s economy.
At the event, 18 successful freelancers from six districts of Barishal Division and six trainees from the first batch of the AI training programme were given crests.
Laptops were awarded to the highest-earning freelancers from five districts: Sharif Mohammad Nasrullah of Barishal, Osman Gani of Barguna, Md Shaon Howlader of Jhalokathi, Md Moinul Islam Moin of Pirojpur and Marufa Amin of Patuakhali.
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