Karpowership has launched an internship and trainee programme aimed at providing young Guyanese with practical experience in the power generation industry while supporting the development of a skilled local workforce.
In a statement, the company said the initiative is intended to give students and young professionals first-hand exposure to the operations of a modern power generation facility.
Participants will take part in structured learning activities, including site visits, introductory sessions on power plant operations, safety awareness training and job shadowing with engineering and operations personnel.
According to the company, the programme is designed to complement academic studies by exposing participants to industry best practices, operational standards and the importance of reliable power generation.
Americas Regional Director of Commercial Operations Beyza Özdemir said the company views the development of local talent as important to Guyana’s long-term growth.
“Karpowership believes that developing local talent is essential to supporting Guyana’s long-term growth. Through this programme, we hope to inspire the next generation of engineers, technicians and energy professionals while providing meaningful exposure to one of the country’s most critical industries,” she said.
The company has supplied two power ships to bolster electricity generation here. Questions have been raised about the wisdom of the government paying for the two ships instead of importing its own generators or investing in renewable energies. The terms of a recent renewal of the contract for the two ships has also not been released to the public.
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