Eighty-nine successful at GoG/GuySuCo I.T. training programme in Berbice
The first batch of Class of 2014 pose with officials after receiving their certificates
The first batch of Class of 2014 pose with officials after receiving their certificates

COLLABORATIVE effort between the Government of Guyana (GoG) and GuySuCo’s Albion/Port Mourant Estate realised the dream of 89 persons who underwent a rigorous six-month Information Technology (IT) training programme that concluded on June 26 at the Albion Community Centre in Corentyne, Berbice.

On Friday, August 29, a graduation exercise was held at the facility, and Chandrapaul Nathoo was declared valedictorian, with Tavish Suedass copping the second best prize.

Best Graduating Student, Chandrapaul Nathoo, receiving his trophy from Region 6 Chairman Permaul Armogan
Best Graduating Student, Chandrapaul Nathoo, receiving his trophy from Region 6 Chairman Permaul Armogan

One hundred and twenty-four (124) persons of various ages started the class of 2014, but 35 dropped out because of the intense nature of the training programme.

East Berbice/Corentyne (Region 6) Chairman Permaul Armogan, who represented the Government of Guyana, delivered the feature address to the graduands, wherein he said that the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) administration acknowledged the need for implementation of training in the area of Information Technology, and decided to join forces with GuySuCo to edify persons who sought to pursue studies in six subject areas of I.T.

Not so long ago, Armogan said, Guyana was considered a backward country in relation to Information Technology; but this is not the case today because the Government has invested heavily in ensuring that computer literacy is accessible by the masses through the One Laptop Per Family (OLPF) initiative, Armogan informed.

Armogan also highlighted the fact that many Berbicians have benefited from the generosity of the State through training and donation of computers via the OLPF programme, under which the first batch of the Class of 2014 was trained.

“Up to the 5th of August, 43,943, families (located) throughout Guyana received laptops under the OLPF; and in Berbice, alone 9,581 persons were recipients,” he revealed.
ATTITUDE DETERMINES ALTITUDE
The Regional Chairman advised the graduands to use education as a ‘tool’ to remodel their behavioural pattern and professional approach.
“Wherever you go in this life, you should use your education to become better people…. If you don’t, then you have learnt absolutely nothing… …”, he warned, adding: “When you go out into the world of work, your attitude will determine status; and if your attitude is bad, then you will not be able to get along with people, and you will continue being ‘job seekers”….

“Remember, it is your attitude that will determine your altitude,” he advised.

Meanwhile, manager of the Albion/Port Mourant Estate, Threbhowan Shiwprasad, called on the graduating class to use their knowledge positively and desist from the ills that occur on the social media.

“In this technological age, almost everything that happens globally is known in every community through the social media. I would like to urge you to use your newly-acquired skills to bring about positive change and contribute to the development of your country.

“It is very easy for people to be trapped in the ‘negative web’ by abusing computer knowledge… I want you to be the agents of change,” he charged.

Acting Community Development Officer Orvin Mangru also addressed the gathering, wherein he gave an overview of the programme which was conducted by Ms. Serojnie Permaul from Mondays to Thursdays.

Each participant received a certificate and is expected to commence training in an advance level of Information Technology.

(By Michael Khan)

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