PRESS RELEASE :MoE launches TVET-EMIS platform to strengthen data-driven planning and skills development

The platform is intended to enhance the way information is collected, managed, analysed and utilised across technical and vocational education institutions, providing a stronger foundation for evidence-based decision-making and more responsive training programmes.

As Guyana continues to expand across key sectors, including construction, agriculture, information technology, manufacturing and energy, the availability of reliable and timely information is increasingly important in ensuring that the country's workforce is equipped with the competencies required by a growing economy.

In her remarks, Minister of Education, Hon. Sonia Parag, highlighted the importance of strengthening the systems that support technical and vocational education as part of efforts to ensure training opportunities remain aligned with Guyana’s development priorities.

“Technical and vocational education is central to preparing our people for the opportunities being created across Guyana. The introduction of the TVET EMIS platform represents an important step in strengthening how we manage information across this sector. By improving the availability and use of reliable data, we can better understand our institutions, assess training outcomes and make informed decisions that support the development of a skilled and competitive workforce.”

Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Education Officer – Technical (DCEO-T), Dr. Ritesh Tularam, emphasised that reliable information is essential to identifying skills gaps, understanding industry demands, allocating resources effectively and monitoring the outcomes of training programmes.

“Without reliable data, decisions may be based on assumptions. With reliable data, we can plan strategically, measure progress, and make informed decisions that improve the quality and relevance of technical and vocational education.”

He further explained that the platform presents an opportunity to strengthen institutional planning, programme monitoring, resource allocation and policy development, while underscoring that its effectiveness will depend on the quality of the information entered and how that information is used.

The initiative also reflects collaboration among the Ministry of Education, its TVET institutions, industry partners and the World Bank in strengthening the systems that support education and workforce development.

Ultimately, the platform is intended to support a more comprehensive understanding of the TVET sector, helping the ministry and institutions identify needs, monitor progress and make better-informed decisions about the delivery and development of technical and vocational education.

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