Angola’s Advanced Industrial and Technological Center Poised to Revolutionize National Workforce
In a significant stride towards industrial self-sufficiency, the final assembly of equipment is now in progress at the Advanced Industrial and Technological Center (CTAV) within the Luanda-Bengo Special Economic Zone. This state-of-the-art facility, a cornerstone of the nation’s economic diversification strategy, is nearing its official launch.
A New Generation of Angolan Trainers
The project’s human capital foundation is already firmly in place. A cadre of 22 Angolan instructors, who underwent intensive specialization in South Korea, are now prepared to lead the charge. Their expertise spans critical sectors including machinery, electrical systems, automotive technology, industrial installations, and Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs).
Strategic Asset for National Development
Rogério Batista, head of the Machinery Department, emphasized the center’s strategic importance. He confirmed that the final phase of work is being meticulously supervised by a team of six Korean technical experts. “We are a team of 22 trainees with the support of six Korean experts, one for each department,” Batista stated. “Given the characteristics, size, and capabilities we have within the CTAV, I can proudly state that this is the first center of this level in Angola.”
He framed the center not just as a building, but as a beacon for the nation’s youth. “For us, the youth, the dream of the CTAV represents the future of Angolan industrial development.”
Reducing Reliance on Foreign Labor
Batista further highlighted the long-term economic benefits of cultivating a highly skilled domestic workforce. “Our trainers are qualified in various fields of engineering. If we can involve other young people with the same profile, specialized in different areas, we can significantly reduce the need for foreign labor and gain other advantages for Angolan human capital,” he explained. This shift promises to retain expertise and spending within the national economy, fostering sustainable growth.
Capacity for a Major Workforce Revolution
Once fully operational, the center is projected to have a profound impact on the industrial landscape. According to Gelson George, a project supervisor who also trained in South Korea, the CTAV will have the capacity to train up to 1,200 young people annually across a multitude of technical specialties.
George described this as nothing short of a revolution for the Angolan industrial sector. He assured that “all students who pass through here will be properly prepared to enter the job market,” equipped with the practical skills demanded by modern industry.
With its six specialized departments now in the final stages of preparation, the Advanced Industrial and Technological Center stands ready to soon open its doors, marking a pivotal moment in Angola’s journey toward technological empowerment and economic resilience.
Source: RNA | By: Eduardo Mota