By Mia Anthony
Emergency Medical Technician Tishana Douglas had a different career goal in mind when she completed secondary school. Though she is now doing a job she loves, she said it was ordained for her, rather than something she chose.
Douglas began her journey in 2017 with the Guyana Fire Service (GFS). After she graduated secondary school, her dad asked her if she would follow in the footsteps of her older sister and become a nurse. She instead expressed interest in pursuing a career as an immigration officer saying “I like the way they dress, very neatly and put together”. With encouragement from her family she did the immigration officer test and passed. However, she was not offered a placement after the examination.
Feeling down and out, Douglas moved on to the Georgetown Technical Institute (GTI) where she pursued Mechanical Engineering. She is the holder of a heavy-duty operating license and motor repair certificate. She also excelled in sports like cricket during her time in school.