LXML Sepon provides more vocational scholarships for Vilabouly students

Lane Xang Minerals Limited Company (LXML) has welcomed the third group of technical apprentices for 2024, consisting of 18 students who met the selection criteria from secondary schools in Vilabouly district, Savannakhet province.

These apprentices were introduced to the Lao-German Technical College in preparation for their education in the Technician Apprenticeship programme, which spans the academic years 2024–2028. In total, 54 students have received funding across all three groups.
The apprentices also toured the LXML office in Vientiane, where they received an orientation on the company’s operations.
Managing Director of LXML, Mr Saman Aneka along with his team, provided a warm welcome and an introduction to the company’s mission and activities.
The 2024–2028 apprenticeship programme is part of a three-year extension of the Memorandum of Understanding signed by LXML and the Lao-German Technical College (LGTC) in mid-2022.
Vocational experts from LGTC reported on the progress made by the first 18 apprentice trainees in 2022. The insights gained from this discussion will be utilised to improve the experience for the second group and to address any concerns or suggested actions from both the college and LXML.
The programme will incorporate vocational training at LGTC facilities and provide internship opportunities at LXML’s Sepon Project site.
It covers all facilities, including salary, tuition fees, travel, accommodation, stationery, clothes, washing machines, and travel and accommodation during the internship onsite at the Sepon mine from the beginning of the year until the end of their studies at the college.
Between 2015 and 2018, eighteen Lao apprentices completed a five-year Australian Certificate III in Trade qualification and a Lao Diploma in Technical Training. These graduates acquired valuable skills that have significantly contributed to their career development in Laos and abroad.
All apprentice students graduating from the programmes supported by LXML will possess strong professional skills, enabling them to effectively contribute to their workplaces both in Laos and internationally.
Mr Saman said “LXML is proud to support vocational training for qualified students from Vilabouly district, helping to build better livelihoods for future generations. The skills and experiences gained by the participants will enhance Sepon’s operations and contribute to the socio-economic growth of Laos.”
Since the commencement of Sepon’s operations in 2003, LXML has invested millions of dollars in training, scholarships, apprenticeships, traineeships, and internship programmes.
Over 105 Lao participants have graduated from these apprenticeship programmes, and 36 professionals have obtained higher educational diplomas overseas.
To date, the company has invested more than US$4 million in training, professional development, and scholarships for Lao employees, with nearly US$1 million in supported training resources for the Savannakhet Vocational School.
Additionally, specialised training programmes have been regularly provided for staff in various fields.

ByAdvertorial Desk
 (Latest Update October 3, 2024)