Take advantage of BIT courses – Minister to Essequibo Coast youth

Labour Minister Joseph Hamilton has urged Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) youngsters to take advantage of Board of Industrial Training (BIT) classes.
During a visit to the region over the weekend Hamilton said that all training programmes offered through the BIT are available to young people of Region Two.
He was at the time speaking to trainees who participated in the cosmetology training course in the region. During interaction with participants, he encouraged persons to partake in these courses because training is one of the most important investments anyone can make in their future.
In encouraging the participants, he said when persons gain a skill it can help them get promotions and make them more marketable in the field of work, adding that it is important for persons to be accredited and certified so that they can gain a job with the skills they acquire.
“Learning new skills is essential to advancing your career. It diversifies your job options, helps you develop new techniques to keep up with the fast-changing world, helps you grow as an individual, and improves your knowledge. You can potentially earn and save more money,” the Minister explained.
The Government continues to provide training opportunities through BIT with numerous new courses planned such as sewing, makeup artistry, fibreoptic technician, welding, electrician, and many more interesting courses that are beneficial.
Currently, seven persons are being trained in a four-month cosmetology course at Anna Regina, Essequibo Technical Institute, Essequibo Coast.
Trainer, Indera Chapell stated that the training began in September 2020 and the classes are held four to five days per week from 09:00h to 14:00h. She also mentioned that she facilitates two trainees on Sunday, who are fully occupied during the week because she wants students to be part of the course.
“It’s a real struggle because of the pandemic but I do understand every one of the trainee’s situation. So I try to fit them whenever they miss a class.” Chapell related
Many participants have no regret about enrolling and are motivated to do more courses in the future. One of the participants, Tiffany Mentus, said that she already has an appointment lined up to design nails for a wedding, adding that it is her “side money” to assist with expenses.
Another trainee, Cassia Bacchus, said that growing up, she was obsessed with designing nails, loved to try out hairstyles and also play with makeup.
“I have learned new methods of designing nails using acrylic nail gel and nail polish to create simple nail, ombre nails and also elegant nail looks. Learning how to do pedicure, manicure, and nail art is what caught my interest,” Bacchus said.
Meanwhile, the BIT continues to encourage persons to take the opportunity to learn new skills and enrol in the courses.