Bernina donated 15 new sewing machines to the professional skills training centre in Hyderabad. In an online training, teachers of the courses and employees of the garment factory learned how to use the new machines.

In April, Bernina contacted Usthi. With the aim of supporting the textile processing courses, the professional skills training centre in India was to be equipped with new overlock machines. A few weeks ago, the machines arrived in Hyderabad.

To ensure that the sewing machines can be used successfully in the future, Bernina planned an introduction to its use with Usthi and our local partner organisation. As the pandemic makes travelling still difficult, the training in September took place online. During this training, Bernina trained key people on site in the use of the “b05 Academy”; a sewing machine that is particularly well suited for learning the sewing craft.

Two teachers of the textile processing courses, as well as the operator of the garment factory and the director of the professional skills training participated in the online course. In addition, the technician who takes care of the technical equipment of the centre – and thus also the functioning of the sewing machines – was present too.

The course was a very good preparation for the use of the sewing machines. Last week, the staff continued to practice using the machine and plans to incorporate the new model into lessons in the coming weeks.

Usthi is pleased that the machines are now ready for use. We hope that the new equipment will help the trainees to further improve their skills and thereby gain a foothold in the job market after completing their training. We thank Bernina for their support and look forward to further joint projects.