By: Sorie I. Fornah
Sonoco Sierra Leone’s Bread Avenue Academy students at Wellington in East End Freetown on Saturday 12th April, 2025 celebrated their acquiring skills by showcasing various baking products produced by them in the presence of their family members, dignitaries, and pupils from different schools.
Sonoco Sierra Leone’s Bread Avenue was opened in 2023 in order to take significant strides in empowering the youth of Sierra Leone through vocational training in pastry, baking, and entrepreneurship.
In his statement, Sonoco’s General Manager, Mark Pritchard, disclosed that the event was organized by the students to showcase what they have learned during their 6 months’ course. The General Manager assured that the company is committed to providing employment opportunities and fostering economic growth in Sierra Leone, noting that the goal of the academy is to equip young Sierra Leoneans with practical skills and entrepreneurial knowledge.
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