Since the start of its establishment in 2011, the PNG Life Education Institute (PNGLEI) has been filling the gap for many PNG youths in the nation’s capital and the central province by providing a second chance at education and not only that, but to up skill the youths with certifications and job offers on hand after completion of training. Principal and Managing Director of the PNGLEI Mr. Rai Gini said, over 4000+ under privileged youths have graduated through this. He said, out of the 164 students who passed out last year, 75% of them have secured jobs and 25% are yet to find job placements. “We at PNGEI have created employment opportunities for more than 3800 unemployed youths and provided up skilling training for more than 350 reputable organizations and Government firms throughout PNG.” “Our SME program has also resulted in more than 1,200 entrepreneurs given the opportunity to start and operate their successful businesses.” He said their training is mostly in the business area and the institute has been set up to give them another chance after school and at life. PNG Life Education Institute is specialized in Education and Skills Training to School Leavers/Non School Leavers, Unemployed Youths, and employees of the private and government sectors in: • Life Skills Education • Improving Education through English connect 1, 2 & 3 • MSME Training, Development & Implementation • Self-Reliance Education • Job Placement • Spiritual Education • Leadership Training • Management Training • Training of Trainers • Agriculture • Business Management Training • Project Management & Proposal Writing • Further Education Pathway Connect “PNGLEI’s paramount aim or goal for the institute is to promote education through Self –Reliance & Spiritual Education, provide Life Skills Training and others related educational services in the National Capital District, Central, Motu Koitabu and expand to other provinces in PNG.” Mr. Gini further stated that, registrations are now open, and classes will commence next week.