Drawn from different communities across Essequibo Coast, they were each presented with a certificate of competency at an impressive graduation ceremony in Anna Regina Town Hall.

The six months course was funded by Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Multilateral Investment Fund (MIF) and Guyana Government and conducted in collaboration with University of Guyana Institute of Distance and Continuing Education (IDCE), which is the national executing agency for the project aimed at increasing the level of skilled labour and access to employment opportunities.

The women were trained in carpentry, joinery, electrical installation, masonry and welding and Mrs Farida Reid emerged the Best Overall Graduating Student.

Addressing the gathering at the function, Regional Project Director Dr Jennifer Cadogan said the recently gained knowledge should be viewed as a launching pad for the graduates in their quest for a better standard of living for themselves and families.

She said the group was able to also develop the attitude that would take them into the world of work, for which their capability has been enhanced to help solve some of their own pressing social and economical problems.

Regional Vice-Chairman Vishnu Samaroo, in brief remarks, said the Government is committed to providing such courses for women so that they can easily create jobs.