The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Guyana (UG) with the aim of bridging the gap between industry and academia.
A release from the Chamber said that the MoU was signed during a ceremony held at the University of Guyana, Turkeyen Campus. GCCI President, Timothy Tucker, and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Paloma Mohamed-Martin, signed on behalf of their respective organizations.
Under the long-term agreement, the GCCI and the University of Guyana will cooperate in the areas of education, training, and research.
“The University of Guyana will work closely with the GCCI to provide and maintain a database of students seeking employment in the private sector, develop relevant programmes that align with industry needs and requirements, offer professional training to GCCI members, and provide research assistance through the involvement of its student and faculty”, the release said.
In return, the GCCI will work with its membership to provide internships and training opportunities, secure sponsorship and scholarship opportunities for students, facilitate research, and participate in guest lecturers and other professional activities.
