The Carnegie School of Home Economics yesterday held its graduation exercise for the class of 2022 at the Marriott Hotel, Georgetown where 55 persons graduated in five disciplines.
Of the 55 graduates, eight pursued the Certificate in Household Management, 16 the Certificate in General Cosmetology, 15 the Certificate in Commercial Food Preparation Level One, four the Certificate in Interior Decoration and 12 the Diploma in Catering and Hospitality. A release from the Ministry of Education said that the 2022 Valedictorian is Alliayah Da Costa who pursued the Certificate in Commercial Food Preparation Level One.
Delivering the Charge was the Deputy Chief Education Officer (Administration), Fazia Baksh. She charged the graduates to become team players and become socially responsible by helping communities improve their quality of life.
The Principal of the Government Technical Institute, Dr. Renita Crandon said that Guyana is at a stage where new opportunities are evolving, new industries are emerging and products and services are expanding. As a result, Dr. Crandon said that there is an enormous need for technical and vocational skills and training, the release said. She stated that the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector is therefore challenged to reposition and reimagine the roles and responsibilities of its institutions. She added that the Carnegie School is critical in providing quality service in the areas of hospitality and tourism. According to Dr. Crandon, the time has come to aggressively explore new realms in the industry.
Meanwhile, the Principal of the Carnegie School of Home Economics, Sharmaine Marshall in her report stated that the school strives to cultivate the skills, knowledge, values and habits that will allow graduates to lead enriching and socially responsible lives as influential citizens.
She said that the school is celebrating its 90th anniversary which is a significant milestone for any educational institution. To meet the demands of its industry partners and expectations of its most valuable clientele, its students, Marshall disclosed that the institution is rebranding and reviewing its training programmes to meet the growing needs of the tourism and hospitality industry.
She noted that in June 2021, a new Board was appointed at the Carnegie School of Home Economics with Carla Vantull as the new Chairperson.
Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand while delivering the feature address said that Guyana is at a place where its citizens are demanding better services which they deserve. As such, she said that every sector and institution, including the Carnegie School must respond to that demand and produce students that can provide services at higher standards.
She urged the institution to reform itself to ensure it is relevant and responsive to what Guyana will become in the future, the release said.
Manickchand also urged the graduates to grab opportunities to further develop themselves.
