Iruthishaam Adam, Minister of Youth and Sports, on Thursday officially opened the Youth Challenge 2016.
This year’s fair, titled “the Opportunity Pool”, is being held at Dharubaaruge Convention Centre and would continue until Saturday (August 6).
img:http://s4.psmnews.mv/images/660x400/14703447459544.JPG|Students inquiring information at the Public Service Media (PSM) booth at Youth Challenge 2016 - Photo: PSM News
Speaking at the event, Iruthishaam noted the government’s efforts to empower youth by providing technical and vocational training, and job opportunities.
She revealed that “over 600 young people will be provided job opportunities through the Youth Challenge 2016. It will also promote youth entrepreneurship”.
“I urge all youth across the country to make the best use of this opportunity. This is an opportunity beneficial to all youth and their families,” she said.
“The Government aspires to build a generation of youth who are responsible citizens,” she further added.
img:http://s4.psmnews.mv/images/660x400/14703448129087.JPG|Iruthishaam Adam, Minister of Youth and Sports, touring the stalls at Youth Challenge 2016 - Photo: PSM News
The annual Youth Challenge Fair was initiated in 2009 by the Youth Ministry with the aim of providing career guidance and training opportunities for youth.
This year’s fair would provide over 600 job opportunities, 38 internship opportunities and 109 educational opportunities for visiting youth. Public Service Media (PSM) is the media partner of the event this year.