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Mahaicony TVET Centre gets new training block
Minister of Education, Sonia Parag alongside regional and education officials at the commissioning of the new training block at the Mahaicony Technical and Vocational Training Centre.
(Kaieteur News) – The Ministry of Education has commissioned a new training block at the Mahaicony Technical and Vocational Training Centre (MTVTC), East Coast Demerara, increasing the student capacity from just over 300 to more than 500.
According to information provided by the ministry, the new facility which was commissioned on Thursday, consist of eight state-of-the-art classrooms.
Delivering remarks at the ceremony, Minister of Education, Sonia Parag, said the expansion reflects Government’s intensified focus on TVET over the past five years, including strengthening certification through Caribbean Vocational Qualifications (CVQ).
She noted that the development is part of a broader effort to ensure that persons across all regions, particularly in rural and hinterland communities, have access to skills-based training opportunities.
The minister explained that technical and vocational education allows individuals to develop practical skills that can generate income and support families. She further emphasised the importance of certification, noting that while many skilled individuals traditionally learned through experience, formal qualifications now play a key role in validating those skills and improving employment opportunities.
“People are going to choose the person with the certificate because they feel that person is trained,” she added.
The Government will continue expanding TVET infrastructure nationwide to meet growing demand, the minister stated, pointing out that the Mahaicony facility is designed not only to serve current students but also to accommodate future enrolment.
The expansion comes amid increasing interest in technical and vocational pathways among both male and female students in the region, the ministry reported.
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