SAIPEM launches community development initiatives in Guyana

Women and single mothers from across Guyana are set to benefit significantly from various initiatives as announces the launch of its 2024 Local Community Initiatives (LCIs) Plan in Guyana, in an effort to highlight its commitment to strengthening relationships with local residents and community’ stakeholders.
This year Saipem will be collaborating with the Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Women Across Differences to roll out two initiatives which are geared towards empowering Guyanese women. According to a press release by Saipem this year’s community development programme will focus on two initiatives.
The organisation will equipping five single unemployed women aged 18 to 30 with computer literacy training. Selected through a collaboration with Women Across Differences, these young women will receive full scholarship to attend the Global Technology Institute, gaining essential skills to enhance their career prospects and overall life quality.

Single mothers
Additionally, recognising the unique challenges faced by single mothers, Saipem will support eight Guyanese single mothers to return to school. These mothers will have the opportunity to enroll in courses at esteemed institutions including the Government Technical Institute (GTI), Guyana Industrial Technical Center, Institute of Distance and Continuing Education, and Carnegie School of Economics. This initiative aims to empower them with the skills needed to support their families and advance their personal development.
The Computer Literacy Program will span eight weeks, while the educational courses for single mothers will last seven weeks with possibility for advanced and prolonged attendance. Both initiatives kick off in September 2024. Similarly to what was done in 2023, this year Saipem will additionally focus on an internship program, providing valuable work experience to six students coming from technical vocational schools.
Like GTI and GITC and to three final-year engineering students from the University of Guyana. Saipem’s 2024 initiatives represent a significant evolution of the company’s community engagement efforts, dedicated to making a tangible difference in the lives of Guyanese society. Saipem in the release said that it’s commitment to ongoing community development and support reflects its belief in the power of education and opportunity to drive positive change.
Saipem is a global leader in the engineering and construction of major projects for the energy and infrastructure sectors, both offshore and onshore.