Nations Incorporated is partnering with US-based Core Group Resources (CGR) to create Core Nations – a majority owned Guyanese company – which will see graduates of Nations and others, being employed in the oil and gas, maritime, construction and mining industries, and further develop the Guyanese labour market through training and staff development, a Nations release announced yesterday.
The expansion of Core Group Resources with the the incorporation of Core Nations Inc, a company established under Guyanese law and fully compliant with the Local Content Act of 2021, marks Core Group’s second international foray after entering Trinidad and Tobago earlier this year.
According to the release, the US company’s local operations in Guyana will focus on urgent labour demands as energy projects continue to thrive in the region and growth continues in oil and gas exploration, in addition to serving the maritime, construction and mining industries.
CEO of Core Group Resources, Matt Fuhrman, stated the intention to be part of Guyana’s development. “Opening Core Nations is a significant milestone for us and underscores our dedication to providing high-quality personnel solutions in the Energy industry. We’re fostering long-term partnerships and look forward to being part of Guyana’s growth story for years to come.” He added, “The Caribbean marketplace is booming with a need for personnel in industries such as construction, maritime and especially with projects in oil & gas, so it’s the right time for us to amplify our efforts and put down roots to support Guyana, its businesses and by extension its vibrant communities.”
Nations explained that the new company will operate as a majority locally owned Local Content Certified entity, which ensures the prioritisation of Guyanese nationals and companies to build toward positive economic impact. It pointed out that Core Nations key Guyanese board members are local leaders – Liam O’Toole with Nations Incorporated and Rene Hamilton with AmGuy. Nations Incorporated has been in business in Guyana for over 28 years, is a leader in education and training and brings access to technical, skilled, HSE, and managerial candidates for employment in the various sectors serviced by Core Nations.
Meanwhile, Managing Director of Core Group International, Dan O’Connor, will add Guyana to the list of operations he manages alongside Core Trinidad & Tobago and Core Group Technical Services. O’Connor has more than 20 years’ experience in corporate operations management, bringing deep relationships and expertise to Core Group’s Caribbean ventures.
As part of its global expansion strategy, Core Group brings its proprietary placement systems, software and processes to work closely with major E&P companies, independents, service contractors and locally owned businesses in the region to provide quality personnel in technical and non-technical, high-demand roles via direct hire, contract and staffing models, the release added.
Candidates and customers interested in learning more about Core Nations’ services, can visit https://www.coregroupresources.com/core-nations.
