A total of 1,502 teachers, the second-largest cohort in the institution’s history, crossed the podium at the Cyril Potter College of Education’s graduation ceremony on Friday.
The graduation ceremony which took place at the National Stadium in Providence, East Bank Demerara, saw teachers from all walks of life and across Guyana’s diverse regions, receive diplomas in various categories, including early childhood, primary, and secondary education, as well as technical and vocational education (TVET).
The breakdown of the graduates by specialisation were: 447 – Early Childhood Education, 602 – Primary Education, 169 – Secondary Education, 251 – secondary vocational TVET, and 33 – Technical Teacher Education. Each teacher has undergone training to enable and equip themselves with the necessary tools needed to shape the minds of future generations.
