{"id":24963,"date":"2024-10-18T13:28:51","date_gmt":"2024-10-18T13:28:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/presspay.ng\/news\/?p=24963"},"modified":"2024-10-18T13:28:53","modified_gmt":"2024-10-18T13:28:53","slug":"skills-training-programs-that-could-change-your-life-heres-what-the-au-has-in-store","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/presspay.ng\/news\/skills-training-programs-that-could-change-your-life-heres-what-the-au-has-in-store\/","title":{"rendered":"Skills Training Programs That Could Change Your Life \u2013 Here&#8217;s What the AU Has in Store!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The African Union (AU) is investing in skills development programs for African youths, including STEM education and vocational training. 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