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Steering Committee formed to assess Tech Voch programmes

In this file photograph are items made by students of the Tech Voch Institution in Baughers Bay. Photo: VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Noting that the Territory has come a long way with the offering and development of Technical Vocational Education, Minister for Education and Culture, Hon. Myron Walwyn believes a considerable amount of work still needs to be done.

As a result, the Minister has set up a nine-member steering committee to look at the concerns and assess the present situation before making recommendations on a national position on technical vocational education training. The committee will be chaired by Colin O’Neal.

“Aiming towards the macro goal of the Virgin Islands Education System producing students who are ready to enter higher learning institutions for knowledge and skills development in technical and vocational disciplines as well as preparing those who are desirous of developing skills for the world of work, it is important Madam Speaker that the Government take a decision on technical vocational education and training to ensure a common understanding of our intent,” Hon. Walwyn stated during a statement in the House of Assembly (HOA) on December 19, 2011.

According to him, society needs to get rid of the stigma that has become attached to the technical and vocational fields, “and we have to ensure that our community changes its attitude to these disciplines”.

“The thinking Madam Speaker that it is an area for so-called weak or not so smart students must come to an end and as the Minister of Education, I will spearhead the campaign against that train of thought. A first step in moving forward is to understand where we are and to understand the thinking of our society,” Hon. Walwyn disclosed.

He added when the Ministry knows exactly where its stands, a national policy will be developed and funded by UNESCO.

5 Responses to “Steering Committee formed to assess Tech Voch programmes ”

  • mask man (24/12/2011, 09:56) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Another committee set up to pander to people to mek dem feel important and involved….and a report that goes no where! I am convinced that for the next four years it will be politicks as usual will lots o spin but nothing none! Wah ah ting people
  • it for real (24/12/2011, 17:01) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Fahie it looks like you aint do ah ting for education..Myron doing it all..lol tek dat as you up and down kissing up to NDP
    • dog (24/12/2011, 20:00) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      you all people need to stop trying to cause confusion the damm election is done!
  • Ty-Rexx (26/12/2011, 09:42) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    "Fahie. . . . . aint do ah ting for education..Myron doing it all?" Perhaps if YOU were more educated, Mr. 'it for real', or at least informed, you would know better.


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