By Fabiana McKlmon
Labor Minister Joseph Hamilton, alongside Alistair Routledge, President of ExxonMobil, and other officials, gathered at the Leonora Technical and Vocational Training Centre (LTVTC) to commemorate the achievements of the joint Guyana Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) programme.
The initiative, initiated in 2020 through collaboration between the Ministry of Education, CTVET, ExxonMobil Guyana, Hess Guyana Exploration Limited, and CNOOC Petroleum Guyana Limited under the Greater Guyana Initiative, aims to enhance electrical installation and welding and fabrication programs in various TVET institutions nationwide.
Minister Hamilton commended the Education Ministry and partnering companies for their recognition of the necessity to expand TVET delivery in technical institutions.
He emphasized the importance of revolutionizing education and learning to ensure that children acquire technical aptitudes from an early age.
Exxon President Alistair Routledge underscored the significance of investing in such training programs to elevate employment levels, enhance prosperity, and foster a sustainable and competitive economy.
He highlighted the critical role of technology in driving competitiveness, particularly in a world continually advancing in technological innovation.
The first batch of beneficiaries from the pilot program were students from the New Amsterdam and Linden Technical Institutes.
The latest beneficiaries hail from the Mahaicony and LTVTC Technical Institutes.
The event concluded with a walkthrough of the improved welding and electrical workshops, showcasing the tangible impact of the TVET programme on enhancing technical education and skills development in Guyana.