Innovative IT Solutions (IITS) on Tuesday donated a printer and a laptop bag to a University of Guyana student and has promised to support him throughout his academic journey.
The presentation was made to Wenston Mingo by company representative Pravesh Rajcoomar, at the company’s Lot 316 East Street, Georgetown head office.
IITS, a company specialising in computer repairs, security cameras, point of sale and networking, recently opened its doors to the public and has pledged to assist those in need in whatever way it can.
Following Mingo’s story, which was highlighted by the Mark Benschop Foundation, the management of the computer store decided to chip in to assist the 17-year-old who was selling bottled water on the pavement even though he excelled at his Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations.
After his photo was posted, Metro Office and Computer Supplies offered the young man a job. He then gained employment as a student at the University of Guyana with the assistance of the management and staff of the document centre. He is now pursuing studies in business at the university.
“This is a young man who is ambitious and we are committed to helping those kinds of persons. He has shown that no matter what the circumstances are, he will work towards his goals to becoming successful and we are happy to help him in his journey,” IITS’s management said.
During an interview, the youngster expressed his gratitude to the persons who have helped him thus far.
“I am very grateful to these persons because I don’t have to buy all these things,” he said, while adding that his faith in humanity has been restored. “It is amazing to see so many persons coming forward to assist me, some of whom I have never seen before.”
Mingo explained that he was forced to sell bottled water after he failed to secure a job. His plan was to save a little money daily and then register to start his studies.
