Education is empowerment. And in emerging economies like Ethiopia, empowering people with valuable commercial skills is one of the best ways to create a lasting impact.

And while we're proud to watch long-time employees grow into master artisans, it's with our interns and trainees that we see the most exciting growth and transformation.

Our latest class of interns includes incredible women like Fikirte and Marta, mother of three, learning techniques like hammering, gluing, and polishing, as well as how to keep an organized workstation and collaborate seamlessly with their new coworkers.

"It's a completely new journey for me. Everyone is very helpful here and I am learning a lot every day – I love the work environment and come every day with new energy." - Fikirte Kasa

"I really hope to pass the final internship exam and continue working with PCE. I see myself on the stitching machine producing beautiful products, which would make me very proud." - Marta Alemu

Fikirte, Marta, and the rest of their class will soon be equipped with valuable, marketable skills, boosting themselves and their families for years to come – working with Parker Clay or anywhere they go from here. Here's to them!

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