DIMAPUR: Deputy Commissioner and chairman of the District Skill Committee (DSC), Wennyei Konyak, conferred certificates to 51 trainees of the 2025-26 batch under NCVT and SCVT trades at the 5th Convocation Ceremony of Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI), Mon, on Monday.
According to a DIPR report, the DC, who attended the programme as guest of honour at the institute’s exam hall, told the graduates that the occasion marked not just the end of their ITI journey but the beginning of a new chapter filled with opportunities and possibilities.
He reminded them that every skill acquired, challenge overcome and effort made during their training had prepared them for the future. Describing the certificates as more than just a piece of paper, he said they reflected the graduates’ dedication, patience and determination.
Konyak advised the trainees never to underestimate the value of their skills, to take pride in being skilled professionals while remaining humble, and to continue learning throughout their careers. He encouraged them to dream big and believe in their abilities despite the challenges that may lie ahead.
Emphasising that success does not come overnight, he said it was achieved through hard work, honesty and perseverance.
The programme was chaired by Vocational Instructor (Workshop Calculation and Science), Kito Y. Kiba, while the invocation was pronounced by Vocational Instructor (Knitting), Ngapnon. A special song was presented by Sewing Technology trainees of the 2026-27 batch.
The welcome address was delivered by principal, Er. N. Nyaksham Phom. Speeches on behalf of outgoing and present trainees were delivered by Chatom T. Y. Konyak and Langpai T. Konyak respectively, while the vote of thanks was proposed by Nokyok Konyak.
Following the convocation ceremony, a career counselling session for current trainees and graduates was conducted by Sekhosayi Vero, Employment Officer, Mon.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026