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Home Affairs, Youth Ministries launch TVET programme for young offenders
The Georgetown Training Centre.
(Kaieteur News) – The Ministries of Home Affairs and Culture, Youth and Sport, have launched a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme for young offenders.
The ministries said Friday that the new programme, launched at Georgetown training centre, marks an important step in the strengthening of rehabilitation and reintegration.
The programme’s first participants are one female and five male young offenders, who are part of a targeted initiative, to address the expansion of structured rehabilitation paths for young offenders through skills development and personal growth.
“Through hands-on instruction, participants gain job-ready technical skills that support future employment and long-term economic independence. The curriculum has also been expanded to include electrical installation, carpentry, and information technology, providing a well-rounded vocational foundation for juveniles in care,” the ministry said.
The juveniles in their classroom.
Minister of Home Affairs, Oneidge Walrond, said the initiative is a reflection of the government’s commitment to strengthening rehabilitation programmes within the juvenile justice framework by addressing behavioral reform and the socio-economic barriers associated with juvenile offending.
“Rehabilitation must remain a central pillar of our justice framework. By providing young people with practical skills and structured opportunities for personal development, we create meaningful pathways for reintegration while helping to reduce the likelihood of reoffending,” Walrond said.
Minister within the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, Steven Jacobs, emphasised the importance of skills training in fostering positive outcomes for young people.
He said that, “technical and vocational training provides young people with a pathway to rebuild their lives through productive engagement. This programme reflects our commitment to ensuring that every young person, regardless of circumstances, has access to skills that support independence, dignity, and meaningful participation in national development.”
The Georgetown Training Centre offers a structured and supportive environment where participants can develop practical competencies alongside essential life skills, strengthening their ability to reintegrate into their communities and pursue constructive futures.
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