Sod turned for $43.3M extension of Linden Technical Institute; some students to get work experience

Expansion works have commenced at the Linden Technical Institute as part of efforts to enhance education delivery in Region Ten.

As a means of gaining both employment and experience simultaneously, five students from the institute will be working on the project and will be paid a stipend.

They are: Esuan Fraser, Electrical Installation; Ksena McKinnon, General Construction; Walter Couchman, General Construction; Latrell Whinfield, General Construction; and Tevonn Layne, Electrical Installation.

Education Minister Priya Manickchand on Monday turned the sod for works to begin.

“This critical expansion initiative, valued at G$43,322,000, represents a significant investment in the future of technical and vocational education in Linden and its surrounding areas,” Manickchand said in a brief comment.

She also emphasized the significance of this project, stating, “This project will not only benefit the students of today but will also contribute to the long-term economic development of Linden and the surrounding areas.”

The project, is being executed by Phoenix Engineering Enterprise. With a projected duration of six months, the expansion will boost the institute’s capacity to serve 250 students, providing them with improved facilities and access to cutting-edge training in various technical fields.

The mobilization amount for the project stands at G$12,996,600, ensuring that construction progresses on schedule and that the necessary resources are in place for the timely completion of the extension.

The expansion project is expected to have a profound impact on the local community, with the institute now able to accommodate more students from the catchment areas of Linden and beyond. The improved infrastructure will also support the introduction of new technical courses, equipping students with the skills needed to thrive in the modern workforce.