(Kaieteur News) – Turkish powership company Karpowership has launched a trainee and internship programme designed to provide young Guyanese with practical exposure to the country’s power generation industry, while simultaneously supporting the development of a skilled local workforce.

In a statement to the media on Friday, the company said the initiative is a reflection of its continued commitment to investing in Guyana by creating opportunities for young professionals as well as students to gain first-hand experience in a modern power generation environment.

Those participating will be able to engage in structured learning activities that include site visits, introductory sessions on power plant operations, safety awareness training and job shadowing alongside experienced engineering and operations professionals. In addition, the programme was designed to aid academic learning by providing the participants with valuable insight into the best practices of the industry, operational excellence and the importance of safe, reliable power generation.