Date:26/12/2006 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2006/12/26/stories/2006122619670300.htm

Andhra Pradesh - Hyderabad

Around the City

Vocational training

Dr. Reddy Foundation and Department of Youth Services will hold a three-month long job-oriented vocational training for unemployed youth with support from Lateefia Arabic College, Moghulpura, and COVA-Youth TRAC. Interested candidates can attend selections at COVA-Roshan Vikas Conference Hall, near Charminar bus stop, on December 27 at 10 a.m., according to a press release.

For details contact: COVA-Youth TRAC 24502397, or Youth TRAC coordinator, Mr. Mohammad Rafi on 9949161321.

Word fest

Seventh National Word Fest for schoolchildren organised by Zygo Scrabble Clubs will be held at St. Patrick's High School, Sebastian Road, Secunderabad, from December 27 to 30. There is no entry fee , according to a press release.

For details contact: 66201221, 98481 76178.

Workshop on handicrafts

Association of Lady Entrepreneurs of Andhra Pradesh (ALEAP) in association with Federation of Indian Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (FISME) is holding a one-day workshop for women on handicrafts at ALEAP Industrial Estate, opposite JNTU, Kukatpally, on Wednesday. Participation is based on first-come-first-service basis.

Contact: 2337-2277/2337-2313/2389-3636.