Kigali, Rwanda - May 2024 - The Salesians of Rwanda through the "Job Service Office" (JSO) and financial support of "Don Bosco Tech Africa", recently convened a press conference to promote the enrolment of young people in vocational & technical training programmes in the Salesian Vocational Training Centres (VET) upskilled to modern technologies in the world of work. Fr Cesar Habanabakize, Delegate for Youth Pastoral Care of the Africa Great Lakes Vice Province (AGL), recounted the history of vocational education in the Salesian world in the vision of Don Bosco, emphasizing the need to equip young people with practical skills that will make them competitive in the evolving job market. Fr Turabanye Jean Pierre, Director of the "Don Bosco Gatenga TSS", elaborated on the current state of VETs in Rwanda and on the trades available to students. During the press conference, Dominique Uwarugira, coordinator of the "P-JSO", stressed the importance of strengthening Salesian VETs through Employment Service Offices to facilitate the transition of students from training to employment. Ms Uzamureba Clementine, in charge of gender issues, focused on promoting gender inclusion in VET programmes to ensure equal opportunities for males and females. Mr. Cyiza Vedaste from the Rwanda VET Council shared valuable information on the current status and future prospects of VET education in the country. Journalists had the opportunity to interact with the speakers, asking questions about the challenges and exploring possible solutions.