Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia – Certificates were awarded today to 46 high school students from 27 secondary schools in Ulaanbaatar, who have completed a unique, private sector youth development programme.
Academically outstanding students in Mongolia receive scholarship support from Oyu Tolgoi under its Investment agreement signed with the Government of Mongolia, as well as a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed with the Ministry of education, culture and science in 2010.
To date, a total of 155 students have benefitted from this scholarship programme, of whom 20 received scholarship for further studies overseas. The number of young people interested in taking part in the programme has also been growing. In view of this, a Youth Development Programme (YDP) targeted at high school students was launched anew in 2013 with the aim of building the capacity of talented Mongolian students.
O.Khulan, an 11 grade student from specialised foreign language school number 23, one of the students receiving a certificate, said: “I wrote an essay in order to take part in this programme. My essay was selected and I am extremely happy that I am able to express myself, display leadership qualities and work as part of a team.”
T.Amartuvshin, an 11th grade student from school number 57 in the peri-urban ger district said excitedly: “I go to a school in the ger district. I am really excited that I had the opportunity to take part in the Youth Development programme where I learned to understand myself better and express myself better in front of others.”
The first stage of the YDP covered the period from December 2013 to the end of March 2014. During this time, some 290 sophomores from 50 targeted high schools including 20 best state schools, 25 schools in the outskirts of UB and 5 private high schools applied for the programme. From these applications, 50 schools were selected for the first stage of the programme.
About Oyu Tolgoi LLC (http://ot.mn/en)
Oyu Tolgoi LLC, Mongolia's largest copper and gold mining company, is a strategic partnership between the Government of Mongolia, Turquoise Hill Resources and Rio Tinto. Located in the Umnugobi, Oyu Tolgoi has commissioned Concentrator plant in December, 2012 and commenced shipments of copper concentrate in July of 2013. As the biggest single investment in Mongolian history, Oyu Tolgoi already is a major driver of the country’s economy.
Oyu Tolgoi is managed by Rio Tinto, which is investing global expertise and cutting-edge technology to help develop Mongolia’s mining industry and ensure Oyu Tolgoi is one of the world’s most advanced mines. Oyu Tolgoi is developing a nationwide vocational training programme, regional infrastructure, and is committed to ensuring more than 90 per cent Mongolian national employment and a strong Mongolian supplier base. These programmes will help drive economic growth for generations to come.
Oyu Tolgoi’s core commitment is to a safe work place and setting a new standard in environmental care.
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