The three-day 6th Skill Fest under the theme “Empowering Students through Skills,” commenced on October 28 at Oriental College Kohima.
Inaugurating the fest, EAC Kohima, Dr. Riku Khutso emphasized that changes in education system, with the inclusion of various life skills and degrees. He recalled how the quality of education has evolved, noting that past approaches did not explore the same range of skills and development opportunities.
He expressed excitement on the valuable skills imparted to students and encouraged them to feel fortunate to participate in such event. He assured the students that the trades they learn will remain with them, enabling them to earn a livelihood in the future.
He noted that many Naga youths take pride in calling themselves “educated unemployed,” and this mind-set should be re-evaluated. He reminded the students that “skill is the new currency”, as possessing skills can significantly impact the economy. “Education alone is not sufficient; we must prioritize skill development”, he said.
The program was earlier blessed with an invocation by Neilaphteii Kuotsu. OCK principal Dr. Khriereizhünuo Dzüvichü delivered the keynote address. The different trades the students will be trained in over the three days are mushroom cultivation, basket making, bamboo works, carpentry, electrical fittings, beauty and wellness, embroidery, knitting and weaving, baking and coffee making.