Event Planner Institute of Vocational Training Graduates 22 Students in Gbarnga
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GBARNGA, Bong County – June 20, 2026 – The Event Planner Institute of Vocational Training (EPIVT) has graduated 22 students from its vocational training program during its second graduation ceremony held in Gbarnga, Bong County.
Established in 2019, the institute has trained and empowered many Liberians in Monrovia and Bong County with practical vocational skills aimed at promoting self-employment and entrepreneurship.
The graduation program brought together parents, community leaders, and several eminent sons and daughters of Bong County to celebrate the achievements of the graduates.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Chief Executive Officer of the Event Planner Institute of Vocational Training, Chef Tjant Omaru Jalloh, encouraged citizens of Bong County, particularly young people, to enroll in vocational training programs to acquire skills that can lead to employment and self-reliance.
Chef Jalloh emphasized the importance of vocational education in national development and highlighted the opportunities available at the institute. He disclosed that the institution currently offers two major programs: Pastry & Catering and Cake Decoration.
According to him, students in the Pastry & Catering program receive hands-on training in the preparation of a wide range of food products, while the Cake Decoration program focuses on baking and decorating various types of cakes using modern techniques.
He also announced that registration for the next training cycle is ongoing. Tuition for both programs is LRD$10,000, while uniforms and other requirements cost USD$35 for Pastry & Catering students and USD$45 for Cake Decoration students. All practical training equipment is provided by the institute.
Serving as keynote speaker, Mr. Enoch Kermue Morris, Administrator of C.B. Dunbar Hospital, urged graduates and aspiring students to embrace vocational education as a pathway to a better future. Speaking under the theme, “Building a Better Future Through Vocational Education,” he stressed that vocational training promotes self-employment, creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship while helping to reduce unemployment and poverty.
Mr. Morris encouraged students to remain disciplined, hardworking, professional, and committed to their goals despite challenges such as limited resources and societal misconceptions about vocational education.
The ceremony ended with a call for more young people to take advantage of vocational training opportunities as a means of personal development, job creation, and community growth
