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…agri, mining, forestry, oil exploration fields targettedThe Board of Industrial Training (BIT) which offers programmes to empower disadvantaged youths is reviewing its courses to ensure students receive adequate and appropriate skills for a developing Guyana.This is according to Dr. Dale Bisnauth, Head of BIT, during a recent interview with this publication.He stated that a committee, comprising board members, was created with the guidance of Labour Minister, Dr. Nanda Gopaul,Jorge Soler Cubs Jersey, to review courses being offered under the National Training Programme for Youth Empowerment (NTPYE) to make them more appropriate to national development.Bisnauth explained that the Board is repositioning its focus on areas such as mining, forestry,Jeff Samardzija Giants Jersey, agriculture, and oil exploration since they are critical to Guyana’s development.While this would provide labourers for these expanding and new industries,Delon Wright Raptors Jersey, the Board may be forced to cut back on certain courses owing to financial reasons.The programme was created five years ago by former President Bharrat Jagdeo, targeting school dropouts. Since its commencement, over 6,000 youths between the ages of 16 and 30 have benefited.The idea was to give youngsters a second and third opportunity in becoming employable. The Board has been keeping track of the youths and to date 60 percent of them are gainfully employed.While there are some areas which allow easy employment such as heavy duty operators and cosmetology,Trevor Daley Jersey, other areas are finding it difficult. He explained that the private sector especially the mining sector utilizes the heavy duty operators while the cosmetologists are oftentimes self-employed.Dr. Bisnauth assured that with the introduction of the new courses when the trainees are churned out into the world of work, there would be appropriate jobs available. This would eliminate the competition of 200 youths chasing after a particular field of work that has opening for 20 persons.He related that currently BIT offers training in 94 skill areas in five broad fields. They are Engineering,Kevin Shattenkirk Jersey, Building and Construction, Home Economics/ Hospitality, Clerical,Curtis Joseph Red Wings Jersey, and Medical. The training is done in two six-month phases across the country,Carlos Pena Mexico Jersey, except in Regions Eight and Nine.Besides offering specialized training,Custom Mexico Jersey, the youths receive Life Skills Education,Daniel Murphy Nationals Jersey, where they are taught Mathematics, English Sexual and Reproductive Health and Micro Enterprise Training. |
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