The Department of Public Information [DPI] has reported that 12,000 women have been empowered under the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security [MHSSS] Women Innovation and Investment Network (WIIN) programme.
DPI said that this disclosure was made by Minister of Human Services, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, last Tuesday. DPI also quoted Persaud as saying that the number of women empowered constitutes the total since the establishment of WIIN which functions under the auspices of MHSSS.
According to DPI, women received training in Child Care, Care for the Elderly, Graphic Design, Patient Care, Garment Construction, Television and Video Production, Microsoft Office Suite, Home Management, and Administrative Assistance, among others. Additionally, DPI said that the MHSSS recently launched a new skills training initiative under WIIN, aimed at bridging the gap in traditionally male-dominated sectors such as construction. This particular programme was facilitated by the City and Guilds Training programme, offering training in carpentry, masonry, welding, plumbing, and electrical work.