-650 already registered for first phase
There is a growing need for welders in the oil & gas sector and in response, government is stepping up training efforts with the aim of targeting 3,000 Guyanese, through a new programme by the School of the Nations in collaboration with the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL).
This disclosure was made by President Irfaan Ali yesterday at the launching of the programme at the School of the Nations, a release from the Department of Public Information (DPI) stated.
The registrants will come from the various regions across the country, with the exception of region one, Ali explained, and further disclosed that following this initial phase, the government plans to introduce the programme in each of the ten administrative regions to expand its reach.
According to DPI, some 650 persons have already registered for the welding programme.
“We are committed to training at least 3,000 Guyanese across our country in this programme alone. We are committed to ensuring that you get trained, you get the certification, and you are industry-ready,” the President told the participants.
At the end of the training, graduates will be conferred with a City and Guilds Certificate, which is widely accepted around the world, the release stated.
President Ali commended the registrants for taking a step towards upskilling and positioning themselves at the helm of Guyana’s economic transformation and assured them that they will have the backing of the government throughout their journey.
“We want to see you succeed, grow, and excel. We want to see you be the best you can be. We are going to make all the investments to ensure that you are the best you can be. We are going to make the sacrifices to ensure that you are going to be the best you can be.”
The President underscored that the aim is to ensure that at the end of the programme, each participant is gainfully employed. “This is what the One Guyana concept is about, bringing opportunities for one another, lifting each other together, and opening up doors for each other.”
Several oil and gas companies operating in Guyana will also observe the training sessions to engage with participants and explore employment opportunities, the release added.
