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The University of Guyana’s Faculty of Technology and the Machinery Corporation of Guyana Ltd. (MACORP) on Thursday evening signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at increased collaboration between the two entities, with the tertiary institution’s engineering students being the primary beneficiaries.The venue was the Cara Lodge on Quamina Street in Georgetown.According to Industrial Liaison Officer at UG, Audwin Rutherford, between December 2008 and present, several final-year students benefited from tours of the facilities at MACORP and a lecture on preventative maintenance which was supplemented by an informative handout and brochure.The collaboration under the MOU commenced on Tuesday last, for an initial two years,Wholesale Authentic NHL Jerseys, with the option for renewal. It caters for the Faculty of Technology’s use of MACORP lab facilities.The MOU as outlined by Rutherford ensures that MACORP will benefit from the services of at least two Industrial Attachment students each year, “a development that will benefit the students,Soccer Jerseys China, more so the University and the entire nation.”He noted that with the new collaboration the University can now undertake research and acquire further industrial experience at MACORP.MACORP will also under the MOU benefit from specific engineering programmes other than the regular offering of the University.The Faculty of Technology will also receive from MACORP financial support to the tune of $850,Cheap MLB Jerseys,000 annually, by way of sponsorship of final-year projects and staff research,Brian Poole Falcons Jersey UK, as well as acquisition of capital items, inclusive of books and instructional material.Vice Chancellor of the University,Bobby Orr Jersey, Professor Lawrence Carrington, in expressing his appreciation,Arizona Diamondbacks Jorge De La Rosa Jersey, told the small gathering that the entity was very limited in its financial resources, hence the need for the partnerships in order for the University to progress positively.CEO of MACORP, Colombian Jorge Medina said that the company has always recognised its role of responsibility to society, hence the collaboration with UG,Brendan Shanahan Red Wings Jersey, a partnership which dates back as far as 1995,Gregor Blanco Jersey, when the company donated a vehicle for use by students in a project.He noted too that with the collaboration,Cheap Authentic Jerseys Online, the technology students at the University of Guyana can now benefit from both theoretical and practical hands-on studies in that field. |
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