Project Name: TVET Expansion
Partner: Ministry of Education and Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET)
GGI Priority Area: Education and Training
Target Beneficiaries: Technicians, instructors and students of New Amsterdam Technical Institute (NATI), Leonora Technical and Vocational Training Centre (LTVTC) and Mahaicony Technical and Vocational Training Centre (MTVTC)
Regions: 3 and 6
Duration: 2 years
Purpose: The overall goal of the project is to enhance the quality of technical training, elevate the standard of technical education across the country and create a learning environment that will raise awareness of safety and assist in developing a safety culture throughout Guyana.
Overview: Advancing technical education and safety culture in Guyana to build a skilled workforce and drive sustainable economic growth.
Immediate Anticipated Outputs:
- Enhance technical and safety competencies.
- Establish industry outreach.
- Expand the NCCER Core Program.
- Safety officer mentorship and facility outreach.
- Develop and implement a National Occupational Safety and Health Program inclusive of the construction of the OSH Centre of Excellence.
Anticipated Impacts:
- Direct contribution to economic stability and a better standard of living.
- Creating entrepreneurship opportunities.
- Sustained economic development through a cadre of trained, skilled human capital.
