North Ruimveldt youths being trained as electricians, plumbers
Some 20 young residents of Festival City and surrounding communities in the North Ruimveldt, Georgetown area will soon be certified electricians and plumbers, following the launch of a four-month electrical installation and plumbing training programme.
A few of the youths at the launch on Wednesday
The launch on Wednesday at Festival City Resources Centre was facilitated through the Board of Industrial Training (BIT) and aims to equip the youths with the requisite skills and knowledge to be employed.
Labour Minister, Joseph Hamilton expressed his elatedness to youths for taking advantage of the skills training programmes that is being offered through his ministry.
He added that their participation in the initiative will not only increase their prospects of gaining employment but can be utilised as a stepping stone to other viable employment and educational opportunities.
Hamilton stressed that the launch of these programmes fulfills a commitment he made to the community during his previous visit there, and as such, he urged them to complete their respective programmes for their benefit.
He also noted that these skill programmes are just the beginning of what the ministry intends to offer to the community since it plans to offer several other programmes in 2025.
