71 graduate from GLI diploma programmes

Seventy-one students received their diplomas in various programmes at the 26th Graduation Ceremony of the Guyana Learning Institute (GLI)held recently at the Umana Yana, Georgetown. Minister of Labour and Manpower Planning, Keoma Griffith, attended the graduation where he delivered the feature address to graduates, faculty members, parents, sponsors and invited guests. The ceremony recognised the 71 graduates who successfully completed programmes in Social Work, Sociology, Occupational Safety and Health, Supervisory Management, Psychology and Organisational Management. Several students expressed their appreciation for the programmes in interviews with the Department of Public Information (DPI).
Christopher Rambarran, who completed the organisational management programme, said the training gave him a deeper understanding of organisational structures and stability. “It has been a very enlightening programme for me,” he said, while thanking the Board of Industrial Training (BIT) for its sponsorship. Psychology graduate Vibhuti Panchu described the six-month course as challenging but rewarding. “It was a great programme, challenging but of course with great lecturers, they were nice, helpful, they guided us through the programme. The explanation of all the topics was excellent,” she said. Another graduate, Rebekah Brusch, who concluded the occupational safety and health course, said the experience exceeded her expectations.
“I learned a lot of different things that I did not know before. It was a great opportunity to be a part of the course,” she said. The GLI, accredited by the National Accreditation Council (NAC), continues to play a critical role in national development through the delivery of quality education and skills training across several regions. In his address, Minister Griffith congratulated and encouraged graduates to view this milestone as the beginning of continued growth and lifelong learning, underscoring the importance of discipline, professionalism and adaptability as Guyana experiences rapid social and economic transformation. “This achievement represents the culmination of your sacrifice, resilience and unwavering belief in your own potential. These are precisely the qualities our developing economy requires,” the Minister said. Skills training remains a cornerstone of national development. Through institutions such as GLI and other accredited training centres, Guyana is deliberately preparing a workforce that is competent, adaptable and future-ready. The Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning, working in partnership with the Board of Industrial Training (BIT), continues to strengthen national skills development frameworks that support lifelong learning, workforce progression, and professional excellence. Since its establishment in 2016, GLI has advanced more than 2,000 students across Regions Three, Four, Five, Six and 10.