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The Building Youth Employability Through Skills (BYETS) project has successfully completed the second batch of WBT for workers in the Janata Jute Mills. The pioneering training programme sets a milestone for the jute industry as it is focused on upskilling workers in this sector. The workers gained hands-on experience and became skilled in advanced techniques that are expected to enhance the efficiency and quality of jute processing at the mill.
This intervention by BYETS project comes at a crucial time for Bangladesh, the world's second-largest producer of jute, with an annual production of 9 million bales, which constitutes 70% of global jute production, according to Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) in 2023. The global demand for eco-friendly alternatives like jute products is on the rise as worldwide 32 countries, including members of the European Union, banned the use of plastic bags. Bangladesh currently exports jute products to 135 countries and has the potential to grab the untapped global market for jute. The BYETS project's focus on upskilling workers aligns with the growing international demand, positioning Bangladesh to further strengthen its presence in the global jute market while contributing to sustainable environmental practices.
BYETS project is supported by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (EKN) and implemented by Swisscontact. The project aims to empower 25,000 youths, with a specific target of at least 50% women, through market-driven training delivered by 20 Training Service Providers (TSPs) and by facilitating workplace-based training (WBT) at 50 factories.