BY INDY MAEALASIA

RURAL Training Centers (RTCs) across the country must be upgraded to meet the demands of a globalised community, says Opposition Leader Matthew Wale in a recent podcast.

Wale emphasized that RTCs should no longer focus solely on training for rural village living. “All of our rural training centers must evolve beyond just preparing people for village life,” he stated.

He explained that while churches originally established these centers to promote “productive village living,” this approach is still relevant, as many people continue to live in rural areas.

 “They need skills that enable them to be productive in the rural setting,” Wale said.

However, he argued that the world has changed, and the country must adapt. “We are now part of a much smaller global village,” Wale noted.

With increasing labor mobility and expanding educational opportunities abroad, RTCs should prepare individuals for life in a global context. “We should be training people not just for rural living, but for success in the world.

Our people must be equipped to seize opportunities wherever they arise,” he added.

Wale believes that this transformation is achievable, but it will require substantial government leadership and resourcing to make it happen.

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