OVER 20 youths from Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica) on Wednesday benefitted from a job-readiness workshop hosted by the Ministry of Labour’s Central Recruitment and Manpower Agency (CRMA).

The ministry noted that 18 of the youths in attendance were trainees from the cosmetology programme offered through the Board of Industrial Training (BIT), and are being trained at Nicknell’s School of Cosmetology, and Kevin’s Reflections.

The training was conducted in the boardroom of the ministry’s head office, at Lot 82, Brickdam, Georgetown, by Chief Recruitment and Manpower Officer Yolanda Grant, and Recruitment Officer Ria Persaud.

It featured presentations from officers of the BIT, the Ministry of Labour’s Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) and Co-operatives and Friendly Societies Departments.

Participants of the workshop benefitted from discussions and tips on job research, preparation for employment, resumé writing, interview tips and work ethics, and a step-by-step presentation on how to use the Online National Job Bank.

In addition, attendees participated in role-playing activities to replicate proper and improper workplace conduct, good work ethics, and the interviewing process.

At the end of the workshop, participants received comprehensive guidance on how to create strong resumés and cover letters, enhance their interview skills, as well as to develop the soft skills necessary to function effectively in the workplace, so as to further increase their employment opportunities.

Guidance was also provided on career paths, goal setting, and personal development.

Earlier in May, the CRMA conducted similar job-readiness workshops in Regions Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) and 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice), each targetting 25 persons.
Moreover, a similar workshop was held in Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) on Thursday.