Textile and clothing institution underused
Wednesday, August 02, 2017
The textile industry is operating under a difficult environment
TCIB founder, Mohammad Ghafoor said the reason for this is that the Department of Tertiary Education Financing (DTEF) stopped sponsoring students to study for certificate courses.
Accredited by the Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA), he said the institution currently offers one-year certificate courses in cutting, embroidery, sewing, garment assembly, design and pattern making, commercial sewing skills and clothing manufacture.
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