174 people now certified in technical skills from BIT
Minister of Labour Joseph Hamilton (left) presents a graduate with her certificate
Minister of Labour Joseph Hamilton (left) presents a graduate with her certificate

SOME 174 people graduated from the Board of Industrial Training (BIT) at Outback Adventure, Canje, Region Six; they are now licensed professionals in a number of technical skills.
The graduates received skills training in areas such as: Motor Vehicle Servicing and Repairs, Heavy-Duty Equipment Operation (HDEO), Welding and Fabrication, Electrical Installation, AC & Refrigeration Repairs, Furniture making, and Hydraulics.

Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton; BIT’s Chairman, David Armogan and BIT’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard Maughn, among other officials were present when the graduates were presented with their certificates.
Minister Hamilton applauded the female graduates for realising the necessity of acquiring the essential skills and knowledge to become productive citizens.

Some of the BIT graduates

He told the women that their participation was nothing short of joyous as it demonstrates the Labour Ministry’s commitment to empowering women with skills to become self-sufficient.
Minister Hamilton expressed that their participation in these programmes, reflects this year’s International Women’s Day theme, “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress,” which coincides with his ministry’s commitment to achieving gender equality in nontraditional professions across Guyana.

With that, the minister urged them to encourage more women to take advantage of the skills training provided by the Board of Industrial Training.
He also emphasised the need for discipline in achieving success.
“You must use your craft and training to develop yourself in all respect, more so financially.

Important to that, the board of industrial training allow for people who graduated in one programme to do another programme if they so desire…You have to have more than one skill. You have to be prepared that in the event one door closes, you can walk into another,” the labour minister said.
He highlighted that BIT expended over $31 million towards the execution of the training programmes in the region.
Guyana is making significant investments in skill training programmes countrywide due to the government’s recognition of the need for more skilled labour.

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