THE Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF), in collaboration with the Board of Industrial Training (BIT), is encouraging individuals in Regions Two, Three, and Six to register for upcoming skills training programmes before the deadline of 15:00 hours on December 18, 2024.
These training initiatives aim to enhance employability among vulnerable groups by providing capacity-building and income-generating opportunities. The courses target a variety of practical skills, tailored to meet the needs of the local workforce.

Region Two:
Interested individuals can collect and return application forms at the Regional Democratic Council (RDC). Alternatively, forms are available for download on the BNTF’s Facebook page. The available courses include: Heavy Duty Equipment Operator (HDEO), Motor Vehicle Servicing and Repairs, General Building Construction, and Welding and Fabrication.

Region Three:
Applicants in Region Three can access forms at the RDC in the region or the Leonora Technical and Vocational Training Centre. The courses offered include: Small Engine Repairs, Electrical Installation, HDEO, Motor Vehicle Servicing, Carpentry, Plumbing, Welding and Fabrication, and Metal Work Engineering.

Region Six:
For Region Six, forms can be collected and returned to the RDC or the GuySuCo Training Centre in Port Mourant. The courses available include: Electrical Installation, Motor Vehicle Servicing and Repairs, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Repairs, and Welding and Fabrication.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for participation in these programmes. The BNTF and BIT are committed to equipping participants with practical skills that can open doors to employment and economic stability.
For further details, interested persons are encouraged to visit the BNTF’s Facebook page or contact their respective Regional Democratic Councils.