Guyana is experiencing a historic shift in technical training, as students at the Guyana Technical Institute (GTI) move beyond sketching on paper into the high-stakes world of three-dimensional digital design.
This was made possible with the commissioning of the Karpowership-GTI AutoCAD Technology Lab on Thursday, which will now empower the new generation of local engineers and architects to be aligned with technological advancements.
The new laboratory replaces manual drafting tools with 26 high-performance workstations running specialized Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software. This technology allows students to move from flat sketches to precise digital 2D blueprints and complex 3D models required for modern infrastructure, electrical grids, and energy sector machinery.
The facility is the result of a strategic partnership between the Ministry of Education and
Karpowership, designed to bridge the gap between academic theory and industrial application. By combining the Ministry’s educational framework with Karpowership’s
technological investment, the lab ensures that the Government Technical Institute remains at the forefront of technical vocational training in the region.
Speaking on behalf of Karpowership, Ms. Beyza Özdemir, Americas Regional Director of
Commercial Operations, reaffirmed the company’s focus on making targeted contributions
that support long-term skills development.
“At Karpowership, we believe that supporting education is an important part of building
sustainable communities,” Ms. Özdemir stated. “By providing essential technology, we aim
to help students develop practical skills that can support their future careers.”
This accomplishment is a landmark for Guyana’s education system. By developing 2D and
3D design capacity at the student level, the nation is now beginning to teach a generation of professionals who can prepare to lead Guyana’s massive infrastructure projects. This
investment ensures that local talent is being trained today to become the primary architects and engineers of the country’s physical and economic future.
In his keynote address, Dr. Ritesh Tularam, Deputy Chief Education Officer (Technical),
emphasized that the Ministry is “opening doors to imagination, precision, and professional
opportunity,” describing AutoCAD as the “backbone of modern engineering.”
Underscoring the significance of the lab’s long-term impact, he stated, “We cannot have an armchair approach to the management and preservation of this center. The investment is significant, and we must ensure that we manage it sensibly so that every child can make a tangible and meaningful contribution to their community and society.”
The ceremony concluded with an official ribbon-cutting and a guided tour of the workstations, establishing the lab as a new hub for local innovation. This facility stands as a
testament to the power of public-private collaboration in aligning education with 21st-century industry needs.
