Achieving dreams through the Ginigoada program

July 24, 2009

A three-month training program with NCS PNGDF is helping Papua New Guineans to realise their dream of a career in hospitality.

The Ginigoada program is sponsored by Ausaid as part of the Yumi Lukautim Project for disadvantaged people.

Graduates from the Ginigoada Program with NCS Managers

Graduate Mahura Kauka, has just gained an apprentice chef position with NCS, and is one of the first apprentices to come from the Ginigoada program.

“I have a job now and my own money – I can help support my family,” Kauka said.

“I want to become a head chef. You have to work hard to become someone, you have to start at the bottom and work up. I am thankful for the opportunity”.

Mahura is one of three new apprentices who signed their contracts on Thursday, 29^th January 2009, witnessed by NATTB representative, Mr John Maraga and NCS PNGDF Project Manager, Mick Pye and Administration Manager, Ms Alu Kila.

Fellow new apprentices Kelly Andrew and David Mokara were also selected from a total of 18 prospective employees who completed the training program. All three apprentices said they were excited, and looking forward to learning as much as possible to achieve their dream.
At the contract signing ceremony, Mr Maraga spoke of commitment and support between the new apprentices and their employer. Each apprentice was issued with a set of knives as the tools of their selected trade.

Graduates Vari Obaha and Vanama Kei also gained positions as Data Entry Clerk and Kitchen hand, respectively.

NCS is proud of our involvement with the program, which is delivering skilled professionals back to their communities and valued new people to NCS.