POLITICS aside, young people across Guyana continue to access a wide range of opportunities to enhance their professional and personal lives, thanks to several government-backed initiatives.
Through programmes spearheaded by the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, the Ministry of Labour’s Board of Industrial Training (BIT), and the Ministry of Health, thousands of youths have benefitted in 2025 from training in both traditional and emerging fields.

While Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) remains a well-established pathway, an increasing number of Guyanese are also taking advantage of medical training opportunities. The Ministry of Health has rolled out a series of health-related programmes, including Nursing (Medex Traditional and Alternative Pathways, Professional Nurse, Nursing Assistant, Public Health Nurse, and Midwifery), as well as Clinical and Technical programmes such as Medical Laboratory Technician, X-ray Technician, Pharmacy Assistant, Rehabilitation Assistant, and Community Health Worker.

Other specialised training includes Patient Care Assistant (PCA) courses, Continuing Medical Education, and a range of support roles designed to strengthen the country’s healthcare system.
Recently, the Ministry of Health highlighted three success stories from its programmes.

From Region Three (Essequibo Islands–West Demerara), Sarah Ganesh, a trainee in the Pharmacy Assistant programme, described the initiative as a “huge stepping stone” in her career. “I encourage others, especially the young ones, to take advantage of these opportunities, for you to be the best version of yourselves,” she urged. The nine-month Pharmacy Assistant programme carries a three-year contractual obligation, ensuring graduates contribute meaningfully to the system.

Also from Region Three, Aaliyah Duesbury, one of the first Patient Care Assistants attached to the West Demerara Regional Hospital, said the experience has been “phenomenal.” Inspired by her grandmother’s service in healthcare, Duesbury expressed gratitude to the Government for creating avenues for career growth. “I’m definitely not going to stop here,” she said, noting her ambition to advance further in the sector.

Meanwhile, in Region One at the Port Kaituma Hospital, Martin Fields, a Staff Nurse/Midwife with more than 16 years of experience, welcomed the chance to pursue the traditional Medex programme. “I’m really grateful for this opportunity to be giving back to my community and my country,” he shared.
With these success stories reflecting a broader national trend, the Government continues to stress that the expansion of training opportunities—whether through TVET, BIT, or the healthcare sector, remains central to youth empowerment and national development.