Western Cluster Embarks On Youth Development

The Chief Executive Officer of Western Cluster Liberia (WCL) has announced a three-month training program for 25 young individuals from Bomi County.

Mr. Joseph Coelho said the training is aimed at equipping beneficiaries with skills to operate heavy duty machines.
The initiative, according to him, underscores Western Cluster’s commitment to youth development.

Coelho emphasized that after the program, graduates will have immediate employment opportunities with the company.
He also disclosed that an agreement has been reached with the Bomi Community College to train individuals at the certificate level in partnership with the T-VET department.

He said this plan will help young people to be prepared for the job market. The Western Cluster Boss revealed plans to send 20 young people to India for mining studies, thus reinforcing the company’s dedication to future workforce development.

Speaking at the World Environmental Day celebration, Mr. Coelho reiterated Western Cluster’s commitment to infrastructure development and investment, including over three million US dollars for the Bomi-Monrovia highway.
In terms of environmental sustainability, he said Western Cluster is engaged in sustainable mining practices, focusing on the cultivation of trees and crops to help improve the agriculture sector of the county.

Meanwhile, Coelho has expressed gratitude to the Liberian government for lifting their road user permit and pledged adherence to all conditions set forth.

He said with the lifting of the suspension, he is convinced that the Liberian government is willing to work with them.At the same time, Bomi County Superintendent Miatta Dorly has commended Western Cluster for its development initiatives

She praised the job creation efforts and endorsed the company’s sustainable mining approach to enhance food security.

Dorly said with the involvement of Western Cluster Liberia into the agriculture sector, the county will grow more food.