The LaunchPad Education & Career Fair 2023 was held at Kohima on 14th April (Capital Convention Centre) and Dimapur on 15th April (Tetso College)
LaunchPad is a Career Guidance and Employability Skill Development Program initiated by the Department of Youth Resources and Sports, Govt. of Nagaland in partnership with YouthNet and supported by the Department of School Education, Govt. of Nagaland.
Kohima
Chair & welcome note: Ms. Ravolü Chüzho, LaunchPad Facilitator, YouthNet
Invocation: Mr. Zakie Metha, Pastor, Emmanuel Baptist Church, Kohima
LaunchPad overview: Ms. Nuneseno Chase, Director, YouthNet
Short speeches:
Ms. Akumla Chuba, (NCS), Director, Dept. of Youth Resources and Sports
Mr. Shanavas C, IAS, Deputy Commisstioner, Kohima
Mr. Thavaseelan K, IAS, Principal Director, Dept. of School Education
LaunchPad Awards given away at Kohima:
Launchpad Best Teacher In-charge Award: Mrs. Rhonbeni Kikon, GHSS Jotsoma
LaunchPad Best School Award: GHSS Tseminyu
Smart Phone Winner: Chichan, GHSS Chukitong
Address by Guest of Honour: Ms. Hekani Jakhalu, Hon’ble MLA & Advisor, Dept. of Industries & Commerce
Dimapur
Invocation: Dr. Kanili Aye
Women Pastor, Chekiye Village Baptist Church
LaunchPad overview: Ms. Nuneseno Chase, Director, YouthNet
Short Speech: Mrs. Chubarenla Longchari, YRO, Dept. of Youth Resources and Sports
Address by Guest of Honour: Ms. Hekani Jakhalu, Hon’ble MLA & Advisor, Dept. of Industries & Commerce
LaunchPad Awards given away at Dimapur:
Laptop Winner: Gopal Das, GHSS Mayangnokcha
Laptop Winner: Ngamlem Konyak, GHSS Mon
Laptop Winner: Phuyeka, GHSS Aghunato
Smart Phone Winner: Seneh Lam, GHSS Jalukie