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The Essequibo Technical Institute which was established in 2001and catered for school dropouts and students who wanted to acquire a professional skill,Throwback Jerseys, churned out 85 additional skilled young graduates Thursday evening. The occasion was the 14th graduation ceremony,Cheap Jerseys Online, held in the auditorium of the institute.The 85 graduates completed a two-year programme under Competency-based Education and Training (CBE), Guyana Technical Entrance Examination (GTEE) and Commercial Food preparation programme.Principal, Michael Turner, in his remarks to the graduates said that issues regarding the performance of the institution over the years were taken in stride and used as lessons that caused greater resolve to succeed in the quest to make E.T.I,Wholesale Jerseys, a well-populated and vibrant institution of learning.Turner said this year’s pass rate was 43 percent.Turner said that while this year the institution showed commendable improvements and saw a small number of dropouts, the institution is also celebrating the signing of several Memoranda of Understanding with Barama Plywood,Wholesale Jerseys Online, Caricom Rice Mills and Guyana Power and Light Inc. Turner said that 14 graduates commenced a two-year accelerated apprentice programme at Barama. Six have successfully graduated.“I urge you to grow. A time comes when you need to stop waiting for people you want to become and start being the person you want to be.”Mr. Andy Moore,Cheap NFL Jerseys China Wholesale, Manager of Anidan Engineering,NFL Jerseys Supply, told those present,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, that there is need for congruence between the technical institute and the secondary schools. Students who complete secondary school can move onto the technical institution with fewer difficulties.Deonarine Dhaniram, who completed studies in electrical installation, was adjudged the valedictorian. He urged his fellow students to remain in school, and for parents to support their children in their pursuit for a better education.E.T.I. has a student population of over 200. (Yannason Duncan) |
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