THE Essequibo Technical Institute (ETI) situated in Anna Regina on the Essequibo Coast, is set to host its annual Technical Vocational and Educational Training (TVET) fair and exhibition. The event is scheduled for June 9, 2017 with an official opening ceremony at the Institute’s Auditorium, commencing at 10:00hrs.

According to Principal Michael Turner, it is the Institute’s 8th career fair and will seek to target 4th form and CXC students, business community, parents and other concerned citizens who are interested in gaining technical and vocational training which he claimed is now the engine of growth globally.

He further stressed that it is an opportunity for participants to develop student knowledge, abilities and skills for the promotion and maintenance of values and standards necessary for personal and national development. It will also seek to provide school leavers with the necessary training so that they can contribute to the work force of agencies or be self-employed.

The Principal also disclosed that persons will also seek to decide on career opportunities, given that there will be several booths on display from various organizations including ETI, which will target students deciding on the next move after their secondary education.

He also disclosed that the Institute will also have a promotion which will provide for a 20% reduction for persons registering on the day of the career. Some of the entities that will participate include Anna Regina Fire Station, IPED, ICAN Technologies, Barama Company Ltd and MACORP.

Additionally, ETI is the premier Technical and Vocational Institute in the region, and according to Turner, the courses offered are vast and in keeping with the technological advancement of the country.

He listed some of the courses including electrical installation, metal work engineering, heavy duty equipment training, furniture making, small appliances and repairs, motor vehicle engine system, air conditioning and repairs, data operation, agricultural machinery and welding and commerce. The Institute is also collaborating with other organisations whereby, students on completing two years of training and after graduation will become apprentices at the agencies and given a stipend.

The minimum age for students attending the Institute during the day is 15 years while for those attending in the evening is 18 years. A Dormitory was also built on the campus and caters for students from the hinterland and other far reaching communities such as Wakenaam, Bartica, Leguan and the Pomeroon.

Those expected to grace the occasion includes Regional Chairman, Devanand Ramdat; Chairman of the Board of Governors, Dillip Singh; Assistant Chief Education Officer (Technical), Patrick Chinadu and representatives of the sister technical institutes. (Elroy Stephney)