80 graduate from MIC vocational programme

Ramnarine was addressing the graduating class of the MIC Career Tech Stem programme at the Pleasantville MIC Technology Centre on Wednesday morning. A total of 80 students from the Penal and Pleasantville MIC centres graduated from the programme.

The programme, which was conducted for the second year, was geared at introducing students between the ages of 13 to 17 to vocational activities such as welding, plumbing, mechanical, electrical and more. The four-week programme started on July 3 and was hosted at six MIC institutions.

Ramnarine told Newsday 364 students would graduate from the programme across the country. “We want to show the youths that academics and vocational skills could be married together and assist them with choosing the right career paths,” he said.

Ramnarine said while many may say the market is saturated, there is a need for people with technical skills. He said the programme was also an opportunity for youths to get involved in something positive during the vacation period. “There are too many opportunities, not just at MIC but at different technical institutions for youths not to be idle. Please I am pleading with the youths to take advantage of all these opportunities.”