THE Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, in collaboration with the Guyana Association of Professional Social Workers (GAPSW) and the University of Guyana, officially launched the Paraprofessional Social Services (CPSS) programme on Tuesday at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre.

Designed to address critical gaps in social service delivery, the CPSS programme targets individuals from Guyana’s Hinterland Regions 1, 7, 8, and 9. Participants will gain essential knowledge, practical skills, and ethical foundations necessary to effectively address social service challenges within their communities.

Graduates of the programme will be equipped to support government agencies, function in roles similar to Social Services Officers, and access meaningful employment opportunities. The initiative is expected to have a direct and positive impact on the lives of vulnerable populations across the country.

Minister of Human Services and Social Security highlighted that the CPSS initiative is a “game-changer” for Guyana, expanding the nation’s human resource capacity and improving the delivery of social services with greater speed, efficiency, and impact.

Through this programme, the government aims to strengthen community-level interventions, ensuring that social services are both accessible and responsive to the unique needs of Hinterland populations.