Nakayale, Eenhana and Valombola Vocational Training Centres have produced more than 600 graduates, a major step in their education journey.
The Ohangwena Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa urged the graduates to use their gained skills to create jobs and drive economic growth.
"Namibia needs you, not just to be job seekers, but job creators. The future belongs to blue-collar professionals: the electricians, the builders, the IT technicians and the hospitality experts who build nations."
Hamutumwa further emphasised that technical and vocational education is central to Namibia's development and must be viewed as a key driver of productivity.
She also announced plans by the Namibia Training Authority to upgrade selected vocational training centres into technikon Colleges.
"This means students will soon have a pathway to higher diplomas and degrees right here in their occupational fields."
NTA's Chief Executive Officer, Erick Nenghwanya, highlighted the importance of collaboration among VTCs, pointing out how each centre developed their own areas of expertise.
"Nakayale VTC became a centre of excellence in ICT and electrical engineering, Eenhana VTC in civil engineering, and Valombola VTC in automotive mechatronics, each contributing uniquely to Namibia's growing economy."
Nenghwanya reminded the graduates that their skills come with responsibility to their community and the nation.
A graduate in the tourism and hospitality field, Kena Muhomba urged employers to recognise the skill and potential of vocational graduates in contributing to their business and broader economy.
Muhomba said tourism and hospitality graduates have an important role to play in building Namibia's future through innovation, practical skills, and community development.
"I think we should definitely work more on being self-employed, bringing up our own businesses, and being more creative. I think it will really help. We cannot just be self-employed; I think we can also empower others here. I'm definitely planning on being a self-employed businesswoman one day."