The Ministry of Labour is set to expand its services and programs with the recently presented 2024 budget allocation, according to Minister Joseph Hamilton.
The budget earmarks $500 million for the labour sector, emphasizing the government’s commitment to enhancing training and up-skilling initiatives, among other key areas.
In an interview, Minister Hamilton highlighted the ministry’s dedication to consistently increasing training capacity to benefit all Guyanese, including persons with disabilities.
The ministry plans to collaborate with the Disability Commission to expose disabled individuals across the country to training programs, aiming to make them more employable and facilitate their integration into the workforce.
The initiative includes exploring the utilization of the ministry’s office space for training, providing greater accessibility.
Training efforts will also focus on Occupational Health and Safety through the Board of Industrial Training, among other crucial areas.
Minister Hamilton underscored the ministry’s continued emphasis on assisting individuals in cooperative societies in obtaining their land titles.
The ministry has initiated field visits and plans to intensify public relations efforts to mobilize communities and encourage individuals to secure their transport and titles.
The government’s policy commitment is to ensure that, by the end of the year, everyone in cooperative sectors receives titles and transport for their properties.
Moreover, the ministry aims to enhance the training capacity of trainers and collaborate with sister agencies, including the Ministry of Agriculture and Human Services.
This collaborative approach seeks to continuously improve and effectively implement programs, empowering participants to gain or create employment opportunities.
As the Labour Ministry strategically utilizes the 2024 budget, its multifaceted approach aims to address various aspects of employment, training, and accessibility, fostering inclusive and sustainable development.