THE Board of Industrial Training (BIT) and GMining Ventures’ Oko Gold Mines are joining forces to deliver a transformative training programme in Region Seven, designed to equip participants with skills tailored to the mining sector’s demands.
A meeting was held on Wednesday between representatives from both organisations to finalise plans for the programme, which is scheduled to begin in February 2025.

BIT was represented by Chief Executive Officer, Richard Maughn, Executive Assistant Desmone Jackson, Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Natecia Garraway and Region Four Technical Officer, Rohan Bishop. From GMining Ventures, the delegation included Country Manager, Bjorn Jeune, Human Resources Manager, Ravindra Narine and Communications Specialist, Stacy Carmichael.

The programme will cover a range of technical and practical disciplines, including: Welding and Fabrication, Electrical Installation, Heavy-Duty Equipment Operation, Heavy-Duty Mechanics, and Hospitality and Commercial Food Preparation.
These courses aim to provide participants with specialised skills that align with the operational needs of the mining industry, enhancing employability and fostering economic growth in the region.

The initiative underscores the shared commitment of BIT and GMining Ventures to support workforce development and empower residents of Region Seven with marketable skills. With training set to commence in early 2025, the collaboration signals a significant investment in human capital and sustainable development in one of Guyana’s key mining regions.

Further details about the programme and participant enrollment will be announced in the coming weeks.