# Suriname vocational training initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/suriname-vocational-training-initiatives > Updated: 2026-08-17T15:55:59.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Suriname has implemented several government-subsidized vocational training initiatives to enhance workforce skills and economic self-reliance. In late July 2026, the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Labour, in collaboration with the Suriname Hospitality and Tourism Training Centre and the Inter-American Development Bank, launched the third edition of the “Leri Fu Feni Wroko” program. This tourism and hospitality training targets job-seekers and workers across multiple regions, including Paramaribo and Sipaliwini, providing support such as transport and childcare. Following this, the Directorate of Welfare and Labor launched four subsidized vocational courses in Bernarddorp as part of the “Wroko Foe Mek Moni” employment project. These courses, covering textile work, electrical installation, and Microsoft Office applications, are executed by the Stichting Arbeidsmobilisatie en Ontwikkeling to provide practical skills to vulnerable groups. Similar initiatives have also been noted in Kwatta, Wanica. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-17: Suriname launches subsidized vocational training in Bernarddorp Suriname's Ministry of Welfare and Labor has launched four free, government-subsidized vocational training programs in Bernarddorp to boost employment skills for vulnerable groups. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/suriname-launches-subsidized-vocational-training-in-bernarddorp ### 2026-07-29: Suriname launches free tourism and hospitality training program Leri Fu Feni Wroko Suriname’s VWA and SHTTC, funded by the IDB, opened free registration for the “Leri Fu Feni Wroko” tourism training program, running Aug 2026‑Mar 2027, with transport, childcare and job‑link support. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/suriname-launches-free-tourism-and-hospitality-training-program-leri-fu-feni-wroko --- Cite as: Suriname vocational training initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/suriname-vocational-training-initiatives