Govt pushes workforce development for women through new partnerships

As part of ongoing steps to empower and uplift women across the country, Labour and Manpower Planning Minister Keoma Griffith met with representatives of the Women’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry Guyana (WCCIG) on Wednesday.
The engagement focused on raising awareness of the Ministry’s mandates and the wide range of services offered through its various departments, particularly those aimed at supporting workforce development and expanding economic opportunities for women.

During the meeting, Griffith stressed the importance of qualifying women with practical skills to enable greater participation in both traditional and non-traditional sectors through potential collaborations between the Board of Industrial Training (BIT) and WCCIG with a shared commitment to increased female enrolment in skills training programmes, including Heavy Duty Machine Operations, Cosmetology, and Commercial Food Preparation, as well as other technical and vocational disciplines aligned with current labour market demands.
The initiative forms part of the Government’s broader agenda to promote inclusive growth by ensuring women are provided with the tools, training, and opportunities needed to thrive in the workforce and contribute meaningfully to national development.