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Over $8M were donated to the Linden Technical Institute (LTI) on Tuesday, in an effort to further the development of a safety training programme for the institution.Principal of LTI, Dennis Jaikarran flanked by AGM Senior Vice President, Violet Smith (left) and CUSO Caribbean Representative, Tara Persaud (right), at handing over ceremony.The donation was made by the Guyana Goldfields/Aurora Gold Mining (GG/AGM) Inc. and CUSO International at the AGM headquarters, on Thomas Street. The three institutions signed agreements which would have the occupational safety programme in effect for two years.Present at the ceremony were AGM Senior Vice President,Cheap Jerseys For Sale, Violet Smith, CUSO Caribbean Representative, Tara Persaud and Principal of LTI, Dennis Jaikarran.The collaborative programme was dubbed Re-invigorating Training Opportunities and Occupational Learning (ReTOOL). Yesterday’s agreement made it possible for CUSO International to provide a “ground breaking” safety training programme for the Institute. This is the first programme of its kind in Guyana, according to Principal Jaikarran.The most recent donation will be the first instalment in a two year programme and was designed to develop and engage professionals in the technical field in an effort to prepare them for the competitive work environment.In her remarks, Smith said that the programme will equip students with the capabilities needed for the global market. By implementing this programme, she said that the company is looking forward to improving Guyana’s mining industry.“We are hoping to not only have a world class mining site at Aurora but to also have a world class institute for the mining industry in Guyana,” said SmithMeanwhile, Persaud related that CUSO International was proud to collaborate with the establishments. She viewed the agreement as a significant step collaborative effort for a private industry, an international humanitarian agency and a local government institute.“It’s really all three partners working together to provide young people with training so that they can access more employment opportunities,” said the CUSO representative. She said that ReTOOL’s additional benefits will include the specialisation of young professionals in the field of technical health and safety. She noted that the mining operation GG/AGM can also benefit from the new professional the programme will produce.Jaikarran noted that the programme will also benefit the township of Linden, as it is known as a mining centre. He expressed gratitude to both CUSO and GG/AGM for the contributions they have made to the community. |