“Beqaa Youth in Labor Market” project kicked off

The Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture in Zahle launched yesterday the ‘Support of Beqaa Youth in Labor Market’ Program. The event was held in the presence of the Chamber’s deputy, Antoine Khater, the national coordinator of the Ministry of Social Affairs affiliated Host Communities Support Program, Suheir Ghali, the technical advisor of the project at UNDP, Marina Ugodica, and the Beqaa project office director, Hussein Nasrallah, in addition to a group of employers and concerned people. On the occasion, Khater pointed out that the support of the Zahle Chamber to projects that involve youth training on labor market skills and requirements contributes to reducing unemployment and fuels the economic cycle in the region.” In the same spirit, Ugodica explained that the program helps in the development of the skills of young professionals and their integration into the local labor market. It is also expected to motivate the domestic economy and improve the country’s position amidst the political instability, Ugodica maintained. Ghali for her part, noted that as Lebanon hosts the largest number of Syrian refugees, the launching of the project comes to inspire the young generation who deserve the best attention in response for their high productive, innovative and initiative potentials. “There should be a sponsor and supporter for every innovation,” Ghali stated. (Al Diyar, June 2, 2016)