GPL, Education Ministry partner to strengthen technical training & employment opportunities

The Guyana Power & Light Inc. (GPL) and the Ministry of Education have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen technical education and create greater employment opportunities for students pursuing technical careers.

The partnership will support GPL’s accelerated Technician Training Programme by creating a sustainable pool of skilled trainee technicians from institutions including the Government Technical Institute, New Amsterdam Technical Institute, Essequibo Technical Institute, and Upper Corentyne Industrial Training Centre.

Under the agreement, GPL and the technical institutes will work collaboratively to align training with industry needs, ensuring students gain the technical skills and competencies required for careers in the power sector.

Speaking at the signing, Sonia Parag, Minister of Education, Sonia Parag described the initiative as a positive step that will benefit students across Guyana by creating greater opportunities for technical training and career development.

Head of the Executive Management Committee at GPL, Kesh Nandlall, noted that the initiative comes at a critical time as GPL continues to embark on several major infrastructure projects that will require additional skilled personnel to support the Company’s expanding infrastructure and operations.

For GPL, the MoU supports efforts to maintain a highly skilled workforce capable of meeting the growing demands of Guyana’s electricity sector. For students, the partnership provides access to competency-based technical training, industry guidance, practical exposure, and potential employment opportunities upon successful completion of their training.