Today, we have started the construction of Smart Polytechnic College, which is the first of its kind in our country, in collaboration with People to People organization. This Smart Polytechnic College, upon completion, will provide job-oriented and state-of-the-art training to the youth in manufacturing, automotive, electrical and electronics, communications, textiles and CNC technologies. Since developing a country and getting rid of poverty cannot be achieved with only theoretical lessons, skill-driven human resources that combine creative minds and working hands are extremely important. The project we launched today is a skill bridge that will move our youth from job seeking to entrepreneurship, from theory to practice, and create new job opportunities in the technical and vocational sector. We are paying special attention to ensure that the construction of this college is completed with quality and on time. May the Creator bless Ethiopia and its people! Mayor Adane Abebe