Over the past three years, the Board of Industrial Training (BIT) has significantly impacted the lives of 347 persons in Region Seven through comprehensive training in 14 occupational skills.
The Department of Public Information (DPI) said that 201 females and 146 males who are now skilled and ready for the world of work received certification in programmes such as building construction, heavy-duty equipment operation, electrical installation, commercial food preparation and photovoltaic systems solar installation.
This was revealed by Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton during an interview with DPI yesterday at the ministry’s office, Brickdam, Georgetown.