SAIPEM has announced the launch of its 2024 Local Community Initiatives (LCIs) Plan in Guyana, by which Saipem is stepping up its commitment to strengthening relationships with local residents and community stakeholders.
According to a press release, Saipem has always been engaged in creating lasting value for the communities where the company operates.

“In alignment with this vision, Saipem in 2024 will focus on empowering individuals and fostering community growth through targeted investments and social programmes,” the company said.
This year, Saipem is partnering with the NGO, Women Across Differences, to launch two impactful initiatives aimed at supporting women and single mothers in Guyana.
One the initiatives, Computer Literacy for Single Young Women, forms part of an effort to bridge the digital divide.

“Saipem will provide computer literacy training for five single, unemployed women aged 18 to 30 years. Selected through a collaboration with Women Across Differences, these young women will receive full scholarship to attend the Global Technology Institute, gaining essential skills to enhance their career prospects and overall life quality,” the company said.

The second initiative, Educational Opportunities for Single Mothers, will see Saipem supporting eight Guyanese single mothers to return to school
“These mothers will have the opportunity to enroll in courses at esteemed institutions including the Government Technical Institute (GTI), Guyana Industrial Technical Centre, Institute of Distance and Continuing Education, and Carnegie School of Economics. This initiative aims to empower them with the skills needed to support their families and advance their personal development,” the company said.

The computer literacy programme will span eight weeks, while the educational courses for single mothers will last seven weeks with possibility for advanced and prolonged attendance. Both initiatives kick off this month.
“Similarly to what has been done in 2023, this year Saipem will additionally focus on an internship programme, providing valuable work experience to six students coming from technical vocational schools like GTI (Guyana Technical Institute) and GITC (Guyana Industrial Training Centre) and to three final-year engineering students from the University of Guyana,” the company said.

Saipem’s 2024 initiatives represent a significant evolution of the company’s community engagement efforts, dedicated to making a tangible difference in the lives of Guyanese society.
The company said its commitment to ongoing community development and support reflects its belief in the power of education and opportunity to drive positive change.
Saipem is a global leader in the engineering and construction of major projects for the energy and infrastructure sectors, both offshore and onshore.