{"id":28773,"date":"2026-03-12T18:54:43","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T22:54:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/?p=28773"},"modified":"2026-03-12T19:26:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T23:26:07","slug":"art-williams-aviation-school-new-facility-to-create-new-training-opportunities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/art-williams-aviation-school-new-facility-to-create-new-training-opportunities\/","title":{"rendered":"Art Williams Aviation School new facility to create new training opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n\n<p><strong>-by NaAsia Bristol<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Art Williams and Harry Wendt Aeronautical Engineering School has officially opened its doors, offering modern training for students interested in careers in aviation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Minister of Education Sonia Parag emphasised that the school will help train more locals to fill essential roles in Guyana\u2019s growing aviation sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;<strong>It provides more modern, convenient and first class facilities in which aviation engineers and other professionals can acquire the knowledge and technical skills required for a demanding and highly specialised industry<\/strong>,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"590\" height=\"393\" src=\"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/650747798_1253411953599331_1630944063024039183_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28775\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/650747798_1253411953599331_1630944063024039183_n.jpg 590w, https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/650747798_1253411953599331_1630944063024039183_n-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Minister of Education, Sonia Parag<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The training is also expected to benefit students who may not traditionally pursue academic pathways but are interested in technical careers.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/650491035_1253412216932638_4469510748738330817_n-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28777\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/650491035_1253412216932638_4469510748738330817_n-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/650491035_1253412216932638_4469510748738330817_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/650491035_1253412216932638_4469510748738330817_n-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/650491035_1253412216932638_4469510748738330817_n.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>According to the minister, technical and vocational education is a key part of preparing the country\u2019s workforce for growing industries like aviation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;<strong>Technical and vocational skills is very important. Why? Because not everyone is an academic. Not everything requires you to be an academic<\/strong>,&#8221; she explained. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Officials say the expansion of aviation training will not only benefit students, but will also strengthen Guyana\u2019s aviation system as the country continues to grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>-by NaAsia Bristol The Art Williams and Harry Wendt Aeronautical Engineering School has officially opened its doors, offering modern training for students interested in careers in aviation. 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