Since July 1, 2009, International Eurasia Press Fund (IEPF) started the implementation of the Project “Establish a Vocational Training Center (VTC) for Mine Victims and Mine Clearance Retirees in the Tartar Region of Azerbaijan”. It is launched with the financial support of US Department of State, PM/WRA.<br />
The project implementation will be held till the end of 2010 and it aims to create job places for the target group and help reintegrate the mine clearance retirees into the mainstream of their own society.
According to the Activity Plan the working staff is already recruited and instructed. The working staff was explained that there would be conducted vocational trainings for mine victims, their family members and mine clearance retirees; and due to these vocational trainings it is considered to reduce the level of unemployment among these target groups in the region. For these purposes vocational trainings on carpet weaving; advertising-design; household painting and home decoration and on other professions will be conducted. After the trainings, the participants will be assisted to find job in various spheres of activity.
The outcome of the Project at least will be: more than 60 graduates will be provided with job placement or they will be supported in developing their own small business activities.
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