130 students enrolled as vocational training expands across five departments in Zimbabwe

We continued training students in garment construction, welding, cosmetology, carpentry and joinery, and plumbing and drain laying using equipment purchased earlier this year. Enrolment has now reached 130 students, and as training intensified, consumable materials began to run low: zips and elastics for tailoring, welding electrodes and discs, hair and nail products, timber and fixings, and PVC pipes for plumbing practice.

We also introduced a new auto electrics course, expanding training options beyond the original five departments. Of the $2,580 received, we spent $1,305 on equipment, $954 on consumable materials, $301 on transport and logistics, and $20 on staff meeting refreshments. These purchases weren't enough to meet training needs across all departments.

With enrolment continuing to grow, we're preparing a funding request to restock consumables across all six departments. We aim to finalise this request by the end of February and begin restocking materials in March to maintain training quality.

Activities:

• Trained 130 students across five vocational departments

• Introduced a new auto electrics course

• Purchased some additional materials using student fees

• Identified funding needs for consumables and equipment