MoE inks MoUs for TVET trainees hands-on experience 

The Ministry of Education’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Unit on Tuesday inked two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to enhance collaboration between education and industry. The agreements link the New Amsterdam Technical Institute (NATI) with Raffik & Sons Construction Inc., and the Guyana Industrial Training Centre (GITC) with NTS Amega Atlantic Inc.

The signing took place in the ministry’s boardroom at 26 Brickdam, Georgetown, marking a significant step toward strengthening vocational training and opportunities for students in Guyana.

This partnership is the most recent addition to a series of private-sector collaborations formalised by the TVET Unit this year. The ministry is committed to bridging the gap between classrooms and workshops and the industries that are driving Guyana’s growth and development.

Signing the agreements were Deputy Chief Education Officer (Technical) Dr Ritesh Tularam; Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Raffik & Sons Construction Inc. Naresh Sookoo; Principal of NATI, Fiona Rassoul; and Administrator of GITC, Dexter Cornette.

Through the NATI agreement, Region Six-based Raffik & Sons Construction Inc. will welcome students in the Engineering, Business and Building fields for site visits, live demonstrations, presentations, work attachments and internships. The company will also work with NATI to ensure its curriculum reflects the skills employers want.

Through the GITC agreement, NTS Amega Atlantic Inc., which serves Guyana’s oil and gas sector, will provide industrial attachments for GITC trainees. The company will supply tools, equipment and personal protective gear; host workshops and guest lectures; and provide participating students with a daily stipend and insurance coverage during their attachment.

“All these MoUs that the Ministry of Education would have endorsed, inclusive of the ones today, are in alignment with the TVET policy that speaks to fostering partnerships and collaboration with the private sector, ultimately with the intention of ensuring that our trainees are maximally engaged and exposed to real-life, practical, hands-on learning,” Dr Tularam said.

“So, once they have completed their program, they can have that direct transition into the many emerging spaces that are enveloping this beautiful country of ours.”

Together, the two MoUs mean more young people will leave their training with real-world experience, industry connections and the confidence to step straight into the world of work.

The Ministry of Education thanks Raffik & Sons Construction Inc. and NTS Amega Atlantic Inc. for investing in the next generation of skilled Guyanese and invites other private-sector organisations to join the effort. (MoE release)