Monrovia — County Education Officer of the Montserrado County School System Madam Cecel Tartee Reeves has called on graduates of the Maryann Cheeseman School of Home Economics and Cosmetology to use what they have learned and change their society for good.
The County Education Officer of the Montserrado County School System made the remark over the weekend when she served as guest speaker for the 49th graduation ceremony of the Maryann Cheeseman School of Home Economics and Cosmetology.
“Having learned these skills, it’s expected that professionals from this school will not put their certificates on the shelves for decoration only but put their skills to work by engaging in some business ventures that would improve their lives and those they will employ,” Madam Reeves said.
She added: “To the graduating class, I say congratulations and well done. To all those who contributed to the success of these graduates, I say thank you; keep on the good work to help transform the minds of our people.”
The Maryann Cheeseman School of Home Economics and Cosmetology were established and are managed by the Liberian government. The County Education Officer of the Montserrado County School system says vocational and technical education is the solution to Liberia’s illiteracy problem.
“Having considered the importance of vocational and technical education and the economic challenges in Liberia, we can agree that this nation finds itself at a crossroad as we strive to minimize the level of illiteracy in the country in fulfillment of the government’s Pro-poor Agenda and maximize the development of professionals through career and technical education,” Reeves said.
She added: “We are privileged today, to witness the graduation ceremony of 187 professionals who form an integral part of the nation-building process.”
Also Morlyn K. Sellee, a graduate reading a special message on behalf of the Principal of the Maryann Cheeseman School of Home Economics and Cosmetology Madam Joyce Crayton called on fellow graduates to use the skills they have acquired and make a change in their country.
Sellee added: “Maryann Cheeseman is challenging you the beneficiaries to take seriously this training by practicing what you have learned if you failed society will be the judge – that you refused to utilize the skills achieved to change the community and country you reside.”