Today I join the Government Technical Institute (GTI) in recognising females in technical and vocational education. Below are some of the women in their own words as featured on the GTI’s Facebook page.
Eva Butcher
Programme: Administrative Principles and Practices
“I am Eva Butcher, a 50-year-old individual currently enrolled at the Government Technical Institute, where I am pursuing a Diploma in Administrative Principles and Practices. I firmly subscribe to the notion that success and education transcend conventional boundaries, and that aspirations are not circumscribed by age or temporal constraints. I ardently advocate that with steadfast belief, one can actualize their ambitions. Today, I stand as an exemplar of this belief, offering encouragement to those who aspire to attain academic milestones: I say, Go for it.”
Princess Baboolall
Programme: Mechanical Engineering
“My name is Princess Baboolall, I am a young woman who has a great passion for the field mechanics and a thirst for knowledge. I was exposed to the world of mechanics from tender age and was always fascinated by the hard and exciting work done by my family. Being told that It is male dominated field, only sparked my interest more, I love a challenge and wanting to prove them wrong and change society’s mindset and culture, motivated me to pursue the Mechanical Engineering Programme. I am happy I choose GTI to start my journey in the mechanical field.”
Amaani Hussein
Programme: Architectural Drawing
“When I was introduced to architectural drawing in my later years of secondary school, it was always the subject that captivated my attention. Throughout the learning process, I gained a newfound respect and appreciation for those who worked in trades, as I realized that these skills are what have been and will continue to be the foundation of our country’s development.
This, fueled by my love for drawing, drove me to further my studies here at GTI, through their Architectural Drawing course.”
Ann Maria Anthony
Programme: Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
“A year ago, I would’ve never seen myself where I am today. I was a science student, but I didn’t feel passionate about the field, so I decided to follow my dreams to be a mechanical engineer, and Govern-ment the Technical Institute has provided me that opportunity. I was eager to understand how things work, creating machinery, and resolving real-world issues involving mechanics, thermodynamics, and materials science. Being a student of GTI has only helped me to better grasp what I want out of life as a young person before attending University of Guyana, so it would also provide me with a fair exposure to the profession.
The atmosphere is quite friendly, and although I won’t lie and say it’s all crackers and biscuits—more like brick and cement—you will find lectures that inspire and uplift you in addition to a class full of friends who, over time, become like family since you spend so much time with each other. Being a student of GTI is a wonderful chance as well as a love: in a few months, I’ll be leaving, and I can honestly say that I’ll miss my second home.”
Maria Salloum
Programme: Diploma in Building And Civil Engineering; completed General Construction Level 1
“I have a passion for construction and design, and GTI has created that pathway for me. I can proudly say that I am the first one in my family to pursue a Diploma course. I believe GTI is the best place to gain knowledge to apply in the field of engineering through quality training and skills. Being a female in this field has not been the easiest but I have persevered and I have developed the confidence, communication skills and understanding of teamwork and more so a skill.”
Margret Baker
Programme: Technician Certificate in Mechanical Engineering Part 1
“The Mechanical field in general has been one of my greatest interests. Today, women are taking a bolder step and pursuing engineering, which is seen by the older generation as a field of study for men only, which has inspired me to pursue this field since I believe I can make a difference.”I am a proud student of GTI and I am proud to say that I am the first in my family to make a decision to pursue a technical field”.
