Centre of Excellence for Leather Skill Bangladesh Limited (COEL) was established with support from the Bangladesh TVET Reform Project, International Labour Organization, and European Union to address unemployment and skills development priorities in Bangladesh. COEL is the first legal entity of its kind focused on poverty reduction through creating skilled workers for the leather industry, which contributes around 3% to Bangladesh's GDP. There is a need for 60,000 skilled laborers in the leather sector, as idle or underutilized production lines result in losses; COEL aims to train people to fill these roles and help the industry and country prosper.

1. Centre of Excellence for Leather Skill Bangladesh Limited (COEL) Facilitated by Bangladesh TVET Reform Project Md. Mominul Ahsan, Head of Human Resources Apex Adelchi Footwear Limited International Labour Organization European Union

2. Bangladesh is a land of people, a land of promise

3. Nothing seems to be able to make the people give up Nothing seems to be able to fade the smiles of the millions

5. Despite skill development being a priority, it’s not yet the reality Solution ????

6. Leather industry contributes around 3% to the GDP

7. Centre of Excellence for Leather Skill Bangladesh Limited (COEL) Facilitated by Bangladesh TVET Reform Project International Labour Organization European Union

9. 60,000 skilled labor is needed in this sector

10. A production line sitting idle is a loss.

11. A production line at half capacity is a loss.

12. We have what it takes to meet demand.

13. All we need is people who can use the tools .

14. Skilled manpower who can create magic.

15. What can we do?

16. Let’s unite for a solution It’s not alone, everyone has a role to play

17. Train the people and the country prospers.

18. Lets move forward to a better tomorrow…