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32 LOCAL NEWS AWEMainta Diamars, 14 November 2023

Unveiling of Logo for Employment Education:

Hotel Courses Available for Aruba Community

ON Monday morning, Minister of Tourism and Public Health,
Mr. Dangui Oduber, attended a press conference to celebrate
the unveiling of the new logo and the modern renovation of

the Employment Education (EPE) building.

Established in 1988, Employment Education has evolved
into a vital institution providing education for the hotel and

tourism industry. Tourism remains a cornerstone of our
economy, and Employment Education is a significant insti-
tute offering courses based on the needs of the job market,
providing accessible education for everyone.

It was an enjoyable morning where Minister Oduber received
a tour of the various courses offered. Today, Employment
Education provides a variety of courses at different levels,

including customer service, bartending, and waiter/wait- tion for more citizens to enhance their skills and contribute
ress training. This creates opportunities for our community to providing excellent service to our tourists.
to gain knowledge, deliver excellent service to our visitors,
and help maintain a robust tourism industry and economy. Minister Dangui Oduber expressed gratitude to former

Minister Evelyn Wever-Croes, colleague Minister Glenbert
In 2022, 600 individuals took courses, and this year, the Croes, and all stakeholders for making this achievement
number surpassed 1600, thanks to the growth in tourism possible.
and the creation of new job opportunities. Minister Oduber Congratulations to the Employment Education team for their

is pleased that Employment Education will open its doors in outstanding work, allowing for the expansion of courses and
the San Nicolas district by 2024, expanding access to educa- increased opportunities for the people of Aruba.

A.T.A. invites the community to participate

in the “Nominate Your Cleanup” campaign

With a chance to win a free year of residential waste collection for 2024

To join the campaign:

• Clean an area around your home or in your neighborhood.
• Take before and after photos of your cleanup.
• Visit www.fixi.aw or download the FIXI app.
• Register or login.

• Upload both cleanup photos on FIXI under the “Aruba
Clean Campaign” category.
•Follow the instructions on the website or app.
•Click the Send button to submit your entry.

You will receive an automatic notification once your submis- oratively keep Aruba clean and protect the environment.
sion is received. As a small island, everyone’s contribution is essential
to preserving the beauty of our home. A clean Aruba is a
Take advantage of the “Baki den Bario” program to dispose delightful place to live and visit.

of your waste during the cleanup. There will be a total of 6 winners, one for each district in
The “Nominate Your Cleanup” campaign aims to collab- Aruba, announced on December 29, 2023.