The Guyana Power & Light Inc (GPL) and the Education Ministry have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen technical education and create greater employment opportunities for students pursuing technical careers.
The partnership will support GPL’s accelerated technician training programme by creating a sustainable pool of skilled trainee technicians from institutions including the Government Technical Institute, New Amsterdam Technical Institute, Essequibo Technical Institute, and Upper Corentyne Industrial Training Centre.
Under the agreement, GPL and the technical institutes will work collaboratively to align training with industry needs, ensuring students gain the technical skills and competencies required for careers in the power sector. Speaking at the signing, Education Minister Sonia Parag described the initiative as a positive step that will benefit students across Guyana by creating greater opportunities for technical training and career development.
Head of the Executive Management Committee at GPL, Kesh Nandlall, noted that the initiative comes at a critical time as GPL continues to embark on several major infrastructure projects that will require additional skilled personnel to support the company’s expanding infrastructure and operations. For GPL, the MoU supports efforts to maintain a highly skilled workforce capable of meeting the growing demands of Guyana’s electricity sector.
For students, the partnership provides access to competency-based technical training, industry guidance, practical exposure, and potential employment opportunities upon successful completion of their training. Present at the signing on behalf of GPL were Head of the Executive Management Committee Kesh Nandlall, Divisional Director Bal Persaud and Human Resources Development Manager Anthony Johnson.
Representing the Ministry of Education were Minister Sonia Parag; Permanent Secretary (PS), Shannielle Hoosein-Outar; Deputy Education Officer – Technical, Dr Ritesh Tularam; and other heads of each participating technical institution. GPL stated that it remains committed to investing in workforce development and building partnerships that create meaningful opportunities for young Guyanese while supporting national development.
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