Through the continued partnership between Machinery Corporation of Guyana (MACORP) and the Guyana Football Federation (GFF), eleven footballers and administrators have been awarded scholarships for the MACORP Excavator Training Programme.
The three-week programme, which officially commenced on Monday, September 4, aims to certify the nine men and two women as heavy-duty excavator operators. This batch of scholarship awardees represents a diverse group of individuals, including two individuals from the Rupununi, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo).
GFF President has Wayne Forde congratulated the scholarship recipients and emphasised the ongoing commitment of the Federation to prioritise off-the-pitch opportunities for footballers in Guyana.
A look at the group that would benefit from scholarships through the MACORP-GFF collaboration
“I am delighted to join with the rest of our football community in congratulating the eleven MACORP Scholarship recipients, who began a new and exciting journey today. Over the next few weeks, they will acquire the skills, knowledge and certification as excavator operators. It is of strategic importance that the GFF continues to explore more opportunities for job placement, internship, and academic pursuit for our male and female footballers”, he said.
“The scholarship programme, which was launched in 2021, is designed to provide individuals involved in the game of football with an opportunity to acquire new skills that can be used to earn a livelihood beyond their active football careers. To date, a total of 21 male and female footballers have completed the training programme and are now certified MACORP operators,” he disclosed.
President Forde expressed gratitude to MACORP for their unwavering commitment to the Federation’s vision for football development, and has urged the scholarship awardees to demonstrate dedication and commitment throughout their training journey.
“Guyana is witnessing an unprecedented demand for skilled labour across many sectors, with the construction industry leading at a breathtaking pace. I am therefore extremely happy to see our young footballers setting the right example by dedicating the time and effort necessary to develop key expertise that would allow them to transition smoothly to a life of business or gainful employment after their playing days are over,” President Forde shared.
He added, “I would like to thank the Management of MACORP for being a shining example of corporate goodwill towards our young people.”
The group of recipients will acquire the necessary knowledge and practical experience to operate heavy-duty excavators effectively and safely through hands-on training, theoretical instruction, and practical assessments.
