2nd phase of work readiness programme kick-started in Region 10

The Christian Development Foundation, with the aid of the Regional Democratic Council of Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice), and other private organisations, recently kick-started its second phase of the work readiness programme. This initiative caters for the region’s youthful population and gives them the opportunity to be involved in much-needed training for their potential profession by being attached to varying agencies.

Regional Chairman and programme coordinator, Renis Morian on Saturday briefly explained that the programme is now in its second phase, and has been witnessing success within Linden as well as other outlying communities namely Kwakwani and Ituni.
The Chairman further stated that 60 youths are catered for in each session of the programme as it is now facing some challenges in securing funding to take these participants through training.
However, Morian disclosed plans to have the programme started in Berbice so that youths within that region can also benefit significantly as they work towards eliminating the high rate of youth unemployment in Guyana.
The Regional Chairman also reiterated calls to privately-owned businesses to assist in sponsoring at least one person who is interested in participating in the programme, since each participant is supplied with a stipend of $15,000 for their personal use which exempts transportation costs.
The programme was undertaken in 2016 to have youths trained for six months, providing them with work experience and job opportunities while undergoing training at the various organisations. This initiative is aimed at resolving the difficulties youths face when trying to obtain a job.