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Another batch graduates with youth life skills
Another batch of young peoples Thursday graduated from four different categories of
Minister of Home Affairs, Clement Rohee, presenting a certificate to a graduant of the cosmetology course in the Citizen Security Programme
vocational training under the Ministry of Home Affairs’ Citizen Security Programme (CSP), youth life skills/vocational training programme.
This programe was funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).
Thirty-five graduates hailing from communities between Plaisance and Vryheid’s Lust villages, East Coast Demerara.
They had benefitted from the skills training in areas of garment construction, electrical installation, food preparation and services, and cosmetology.
The Plaisance-Vryheid’s Lust Community Action Officer, Theresa Miller, stated that though the six-months of training proved to be challenging for some, with dedication and commitment, the students were able to excel in their fields.
This was the second graduation ceremony for the communities. It took place at the Glory Light Academy, Andries Noble Avenue, Plaisance
Minister of Home Affairs, Clement Rohee, explained that this programme has been a successful initiative thus far. Some 800 persons throughout Guyana inclusive of yesterday’s batch have completed the training programmes.
“The number of people graduating is important but the main significance of the programme is what it delivers. There are other places which offer similar programmes and when this is added up, thousands of youngsters are added to the country’s skills pool,” said Rohee.
Minister Rohee urged the graduates to grasp and make use of opportunities such as training programmes since these may not be presented again.
Some of the graduants of the Ministry of Home Affairs Citizen Security Training Programme at Plaisance- Vryheid’s Lust with their teachers and staff of the Ministry of Home Affairs
He said that the training programme was only the first step towards a long path ahead of the youths and that they must expect to face many challenges since it is all a part of life.
The Minister charged the youths to continue to contribute to their communities and to the country.
Community Action Specialist, Rosanne Punwasie, said that the initiative is structured to attract school drop-outs, so as to provide them with the opportunity to learn a trade and at the same time engage them in meaningful activities. (Kristen Macklingam)
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