OSMAN GROUP LAUNCHES THE FIRST ENTERPRISE BASED TRAINING (EBT) FOR RMG WORKERS

Osman Group of Industries launches their first batch of enterprise based training (EBT) of 36 helpers in theirRussel Garments Unit in Narayanganj, Bangladesh. The aim is to elevate the ‘Helpers’ to ‘Machine Operator’ level by skilling the workers with competency based training and assessment (CBT&A) as per newly introduced NTVQF (national technical and vocational qualification framework) level 1. The initiative is implemented with technical support of ILO Bangladesh under “RMG Center of Excellence” Project, which is funded by Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) and Sweden based retail giant H&M.

         

The 02 months training in a dedicated space will enable the workers gain the required competencies that are required at workplace, so the workers’ skills become acceptable to the industry. On the other hand, the successful workers are also promoted to higher position securing better wages and an NTVQF certificate from BTEB (Bangladesh Technical Education Board).

Our Honorable Managing Director (Akkas Uddin Mollah) says “We are extremely happy to introduce EBT in our factory with the help of ILO, SIDA, H&M and Bangladesh Government. We always focus on workers’ skills development, welfare, productivity and disability inclusion in our company. I must congratulate ILO and their team for their wonderful initiative. We have already invested to build a new training center for the project and we will be continuing to do so to create skilled workforce to cater our future need.”

Mr. Shahid Zaman, the ILO representative mentioned, “It’s wonderful to join hand directly with enterprises with a view to building a productive and motivated workforce for the country’s largest sector. He added, the investment into ‘skills’ by RMG factories is an excellent tool of ‘women empowerment’ and ‘inclusive business’ which can not only help build a strong brand image, but also change the lives of the workers with a distinct career plan. We must thank the Osman Group Management wholeheartedly and we’d support other factories who like to set up EBT facility at their premises.” 

In addition to recognizing workers skills, the training will also help improve the learning culture and working conditions at workplace as an added dividend. The RMG Center of Excellence (COE) Project will work very closely with BGMEA and BKMEA to coordinate overall skills endeavors for the ready-made garment sector and it will facilitate 10 companies to introduce EBT at their factories over three years as a pilot.