19 NOC students graduate from entrepreneurial programme

Nineteen students enrolled at the New Opportunity Corps (NOC) graduated last week in the first Youth Entrepreneurial Skills Training Programme (YEST) held at the Essequibo-based institution.

According to a Government Information Agency (GINA) press release, the programme was supported by international partners and donor agencies, including UNICEF to encourage the students to equip themselves with lifetime skills for their own development.

Before the graduation ceremony, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Dr Frank Anthony viewed an exhibition held by the graduating students who each explained their