Union Bank RSETI to offer free skill training from August 18
The training will cover CCTV camera repairing, a 13-day course for men; mushroom cultivation, a 10-day course open to both men and women; and beauty parlour management, a 31-day course for women. Participants will be provided with free meals and hostel accommodation during the training, and on completion will receive free toolkits, certificates issued by the bank, and assistance in securing loans under the MUDRA scheme. For further details, interested candidates may contact 99485 65256 or 95027 23561, Mr. Phani Kishore added.
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