(Georgetown, Saturday, November 16, 2019) – The Guyana Water Incorporated has organised a Cross-Curricular Creativity Training Program for Thirty-five (35) of its employees. The opening ceremony of the training programme got underway on Thursday, November 14, 2019 in the boardroom of GWI’s headquarters where it was revealed that the programme will be facilitated by Chase Academy.
The programme targets employees who were never afforded the opportunity to complete high school. It is therefore designed to give them a chance to learn core subjects such as Mathematics, English, Social Studies and other Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) subjects, as well as write those exams.
Addressing the participants during the opening ceremony, Managing Director of GWI, Dr. Richard Van West-Charles urged them to take advantage of the opportunity presented to them. He assured the workers that the company is willing and ready to help them once they express the interest. The Managing Director further stated that it is the company’s responsibility to elevate staff from the level at which they entered the workforce, adding that if the company doesn’t do so, then it has failed its human resources. The employees were advised to embrace this as motivation to move forward.
Dr. Van West-Charles also encouraged them to drown out the naysayers who may not be interested in their personal development and will try to deter them from progressing.
Executive Director of Human Resources Management and Development, Mr. Elvis Jordan pointed out that management had taken note of this particular need and therefore made the necessary arrangements address it, hence the realisation of this programme. He told participants that his open-door policy will ensure them all the support they need on any subject matter.
Principal of Chase Academy, Mr. Henry Chase spoke of the legacy Chase Academy holds in achieving excellence. He noted that as long as the participants are willing to learn, his school is committed to their success.
The Cross-Curricular Creativity Training Program will run for a period of one year, with classes scheduled for 4 days a week. Upon completion, they are expected to write CSEC examinations. The 35 participants include craftsmen, sewer maintenance works, pump operators and labourers.
