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25 graduate from Open Doors Centre
Not willing to be limited by their evident disabilities, 25 young people were yesterday
A section of the graduates
certified to delve into the world of works having completed a two-year skills training stint at the Ministry of Health’s Open Doors Centre.
The National Vocational Training Centre, which caters specifically to persons who are differently-able, held its sixth graduating ceremony for the youngsters who were able to undertake courses in four vocational skill areas including: Garment Construction, Information Technology, Electronics/Electrical Installation and Carpentry/Joinery.
The best graduating student was Abeida Anderson. The other outstanding students were Coline Roberts, Kristoff Clarke, Roslyn Yearwood, Delroy Sookram, Bradley Browne, Clifton Braithwaite and Vaughn Benn.
Speaking at the ceremony, yesterday, Manager of the Institution, Arthur Lewis, said that despite disabled persons are emphasizing daily that they are as talented as the next individual, they are yet faced with discrimination.
“We all know that persons with disabilities face enormous challenges and difficulties in their daily lives. They are generally viewed as helpless, unemployable and as objects of social welfare. They find it extremely difficult to access public and private buildings, transportation and to use public conveniences.”
According to Lewis when the Vocational Centre came on stream in May 2001, it was premised on the need to provide disabled persons with skills, a move which has given such persons hope and an opportunity to be sufficiently educated to gain employment. With the main objective being to provide training, assessment, counseling and guidance, the training offered also entails a period of attachment at various collaborating organizations.
And the efforts made by the centre to edify the disabled have been yielding positive results with this year marking the 10th year since the Open Doors Centre was introduced. “When we look at our humble birth to where we are today we are very proud of our achievements…” Lewis asserted.
Best graduating student, Abeida Anderson
The 2010/2011 year, according to him attracted some 43 applicants, however due to various reasons only 25 were able to complete the programme.
Even as he committed to sustained support to the Centre, Chief Education Officer, Olato Sam, in brief remarks, alluded to the limited human and material resources that could challenge the effective delivery of education. He however asserted that this genuine need has compelled the Ministry of Education to forge stronger partnership with entities which can assist in filling the gaps where necessary.
Also addressing the graduation was Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Shamdeo Persaud who commended the trainees for their dedication and hard work. He encouraged them to maintain healthy lifestyles.
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