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Tackled the challenge of engaging young people, including women, persons with disabilities and vulnerable populations in technical and vocational Education and training, or T vet the Bhutan Education and Skills Training. Held a two day forum in the capital. The event, attended by 50 participants from diverse organizations and Csos, showcased action plans to enhance inclusivity in Tivet programs. The forum ended yesterday. Participants during the two day forum highlighted the significant barriers faced by individuals with disabilities in accessing Tibet. They set these barriers hamper their engagement in the workforce and economic opportunities. A student from the Watson Institute for the Deaf expressed concerns about job transition after graduation. Where the certificate. I think when it comes to vocational and also certification, it is good. But after we get certified we don't get jobs. It would be better if you could have some policy in place that will get us employed. It's worrisome. When I think about supporting my family, I often think about the job I will get with the certificate I have. People should not think that person with disabilities when they have the skills and knowledge. If you can provide us with the opportunities, we can do it. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Education and Skills Development has begun working on a TV to reform program. The Bhutan Education and Skills Training are Best project funded by Global Affairs Canada is supporting the government in a comprehensive reform of the David system in the country. The reform focuses on inclusive education and skill development through revamped courses under the BEST project as a part of National TV reform plan, we are offering. People says diploma as well as certification courses. The courses. Are designed in such a way that it also aligns with. 4 cross cutting teams of our project which is gender accessibility, involvement and GNH. For instance, the courses like Graphic Design is developed aligning with the team of gender equality. And it also caters. An opportunity to people with disability and one of the main aims of the project is to make Tibet inclusive for all. In order to do so, we need to ensure that all groups are included, both in terms of access to Tibet, but also have the opportunity to complete Tibet and and transition to jobs in in the industry. Especially when we talk of inclusion, we're looking at women and people with disabilities. Number College, in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Skills Development and Renew the project, aims to enhance vocational education in the country. This is Sonia Mutant for PBS News.