Clean Ace Dry Cleaning Academy on Thursday celebrated the graduation of 13 individuals from its intensive 12-month free training programme aimed at promoting inclusivity and professionalism in the dry cleaning industry. The graduation, which took place on October 31, marks the third cohort from the academy, with only one female graduand. The programme was entirely funded by Clean Ace Academy as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
Clean Ace Academy provided accommodation, meals, stipends, and transportation for the participants, ensuring they could fully focus on acquiring their new skills. To ensure inclusivity, the participants comprise both the abled and disabled thus giving room for equal participation. Speaking at the event, the Managing Director of the Academy and President of the Fabricare Professionals Launderers and Dry Cleaners Association, Mr Enibukun Adebayo, highlighted the academy’s mission to bridge the gap between technical knowledge and practical skills within the industry.
“This initiative began because I never had the opportunity for formal training in dry cleaning. “I wanted to create a platform where people could learn and take this career seriously,” Adebayo said. Speaking further on the inclusivity goal of the academy, the MD said, “This year, we have 13 graduates from all over Nigeria, each drawn to Clean Ace Academy’s excellence.
“We have a vision of inclusivity, with plans for a workforce that’s 50% able-bodi.
