MITD graduates recognised for Technical and Vocational achievements

A first batch of 251 graduates received their certificates today at the Mahatma Gandhi Institute Auditorium in Moka after successfully completing technical and vocational training programmes at the Mauritius Institute of Training and Development (MITD).

The two-day award ceremony, being held on 01 and 02 September 2026, will recognise a total of 1,452 trainees across a range of technical and vocational fields.

The Minister of Education and Human Resource, Dr Mahend Gungapersad; the Member of Parliament, Mr Nitish Sharma Beejan; the Chairman of the MITD, Mr Yogendranath Servansingh; the Officer in Charge, Mr Akshaye Kumar Jeewoolall; as well as parents and family members attended the ceremony.

Addressing the graduates, Minister Gungapersad congratulated them on their achievements and acknowledged the contribution of parents and trainers to their success. He stressed that educational success should not be measured solely by academic excellence and underscored the growing importance of technical and vocational education and training (TVET), as well as skilling, reskilling and upskilling, in a rapidly evolving world of work.

Dr Gungapersad also called for stronger collaboration between training institutions and the private sector to ensure that programmes remain aligned with industry needs. He further emphasised the importance of adapting training to technological developments, including advances in artificial intelligence.

For his part, Mr Servansingh highlighted the role of TVET in enhancing employability and fostering lifelong learning.

Mr Jeewoolall commended the graduates for their dedication and reaffirmed the MITD’s commitment to equipping trainees with relevant skills and competencies that meet labour market requirements.

The 1,452 awardees comprise 73 graduates who completed a National Diploma or Diploma; 45 who obtained a National Certificate Level 5; 32 a National Certificate Level 4; 647 a National Certificate Level 3; and 648 a National Certificate Level 2, while seven successfully completed a Resit IT programme.

The graduates were trained in fields including Engineering, Information Technology, Hospitality and Tourism, Textile and Garment, Agriculture, Beauty Therapy and Hairdressing, Elderly and Childhood Care, and Printing.

01 September 2026

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