A MOTHER of five in Region Three can now fulfill her daughters’ wishes thanks to certification in garment construction from the Board of Industrial Training (BIT).

According to the BIT, Merlyn Hercules undertook the programme to make eye-catching and fashionable clothing for her five daughters.

Hercules’ journey began due to the assistance of a family member, who informed her of the institution’s numerous training opportunities.

She decided to grasp the opportunity at hand to accomplish her dream and learn sustainable skills that last a lifetime.

“My girls appreciate beauty, so if they came across something they liked, they would beg me to make it for them,” Hercules said.

She confessed that she had always felt a sense of guilt about not having the skills to achieve this dream, but after finding out about BIT, her life had transformed.

“My children were truly the ones that inspired me to do this,” the mother said.

Additionally, she extended gratitude to her trainer, Denise Hill, who made her journey to achieving the certification possible.

Now that she is equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge, the resident of Region Three can go above and beyond to create the costumes her daughters’ desire.

She said, “It feels amazing to finally make these dresses and even uniforms for my girls, and just by doing this, I am able to save money to buy other goods for them.”

However, this is not the end for Hercules; she is presently exploring other chances to enhance her design and sewing skills.

She intends to launch her own business after graduation and promote her expertise to prospective customers.

In sharing her experience, she also advised people to use the BIT’s programme to become financially independent so they could support their families and themselves.