“We are here today to celebrate the achievements made possible through the common efforts of the last two years.” With these words, Dr. Leandro Haxhi, the Board Leader of the Professional Training Institution “Spirit of Love”, greeted the 86 graduates. The ceremony was on the 24th of November and marked the end of the graduates’ course of studies.
Prof. Haxhi advised the graduates, who were wearing special garb to celebrate the occasion, “Today, dear colleagues (as you deserve to be called), you have been handed the key of knowledge in your specific fields. You must strive to compete with dignity, as did your forerunners. Do not put your books away, for each profession demands that we continue in our quest for knowledge.” He emphasized that no other school can compete with this institution regarding its modern facilities. And this was made possible through the ongoing support and attention that His Beatitude, Archbishop Anastasios has paid to this institution since its inception seven years ago.
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The Institution of Professional Training “Spirit of Love” educates students in Team Manager, Computerized Accounting, Computer Science, Medical Laboratory Specialist, Restoration and Conservation of Art Work and Byzantine Iconography.
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The curriculum is modeled on European standards, specifically “The Delta” School in Greece. Courses are for two years and establish a new generation of professionals equipped with the latest technologies. The majority of students will have actively used their specific skills in the public and private sectors.
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Three of the best students this year, Ms. Nevila Musai (Laboratory Medicine), Ms. Mary Kozho (Accounting) and Mr. John Sllavi (Team Manager) expressed their gratitude to Archbishop Anastasios for scholarships granted to them.
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They spoke of special moments during their time at school while thanking the board, faculty and their parents.
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His Grace Andoni, the Bishop of Kruja, was a special guest at the ceremony, and delivered a speech. He emphasized that their diploma is just a start and they should continue their efforts to enrich their horizons with new knowledge.
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“Throughout your lives, try to be both student and deacon; students because knowledge never ends and deacons because we should always be in service. This is the image to strive for in the future.” He advised the graduates to remember their first and last day of school. “Do not be afraid as you were the first day, and do not be driven by the enthusiasm of the last day. Always be ready to face the challenges of life.”
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At the end of the ceremony, His Grace Andoni and all the professors awarded diplomas to the graduates, to the delight of all those present.
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By Isidor Koti
Translated by Juljana Pici
Edited by Melanie Linderman
