A two-day intensive Training Course was successfully conducted at Mergasor Technical Institute on April 6–7, 2025, targeting students who had previously participated in the IREX, Global Solutions Sustainability Challenges Program.
At the start of the course, the Dean of the Institute, Dr. Talib Mohammed Sharif Omar, delivered an opening address in which he emphasized the significance of such training opportunities in enhancing students’ skills and supporting them in transforming their ideas into viable projects and future businesses.
The course was designed to develop students’ professional and entrepreneurial skill , encourage the creation and management of small businesses and Promote the use of modern technology in business and communication
The first day of the course (Sunday, April 6) was led by Prof. Dr. Mahmoud Bashkali, who delivered an insightful session on entrepreneurship. He discussed how individuals can start their own businesses, the key elements of business success, and the mindset differences between poverty and wealth.
The second day (Monday, April 7) was facilitated by Ms. Sara Abdullah, who explored the evolution of communication — from ancient stone inscriptions to today’s digital platforms like Viber, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Her session highlighted the significance of communication in professional and personal growth in the digital age.
This training course was made possible through a small grant provided by IREX, with the support of JCSVEI and the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, and implemented by the Aspen Institute.