GRADUATES of the recently completed Level Two Welding City and Guilds course, offered under the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s Women’s Innovation and Investment Network (WIIN), have described the training as transformational and career-shaping.
Following nine days of practical, hands-on instruction paired with theoretical knowledge, 20 young and ambitious participants received certificates of completion. The training marked a significant milestone for those who had earlier completed Level One of the course.

Comprising both male and female participants, the internationally certified programme was designed to fully equip and empower skilled individuals to confidently pursue their professional goals.
Orpha Hope, one of the participants, said she returned to complete the second phase of the programme because she enjoys a challenge and appreciates the work being done by the Government of Guyana.
“I really enjoy having the teachers; the trainers really pay attention to what you’re doing and make sure that you actually get it done,” Hope said.
She encouraged others interested in learning a skill to take every opportunity available.
“There is a time that you would need to do something for yourself and not be dependent on anybody. So, it’s better to learn a skill, so you can help yourself out,” she added.
Raule Chapman, another participant, said that while he already had welding experience, he joined the programme to obtain formal certification in the field. He has now completed both Level One and Two of the course and hopes to move on to Level Three in the future.
“This is a great initiative from the government, and I thank the Government of Guyana for this programme,” he said.
“I see a lot of youths joining this programme, and it’s going to benefit a lot of aspiring youths that[sic] want to further in whatever skills they want to develop.”
The Level Two Welding, City and Guilds course is being offered through the Ministry’s WIIN and MPower programme, in collaboration with Nations Inc.
Persons interested in this or other training opportunities under the ministry are encouraged to contact the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security for more information.