U.S. Embassy hosts job training for persons with disabilities   

The U.S. Embassy in collaboration with the Guyana Council of Organizations for Persons with Disabilities (GCOPD) recently facilitated job prepara-tion training for Persons with Disabilities.  

A release from the embassy yesterday said that the virtual nine-week training provided participants with the practical knowledge and resources to be proactive in their job search.

Ambassador Sarah-Ann Lynch said of the training, “we are committed to promoting the role of persons with disabilities in creating a prosperous Guyana. This training is part of our ongoing partnership with talented and capable individuals who simply want the same opportunities as everyone else.”   

During the training, the release said that the nineteen participants were  exposed to resumé writing, interview preparation, networking, and examining their strengths and skill sets to realize their true potential as afforded under the Guyana Disability Act of 2010. The course curriculum will be used for future trainings in collaboration with GCOPD and other stakeholders.