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Guyana’s Youth Build Futures with Skills | Guyana News

Guyana’s youth are riding a massive economic wave—thanks to the government’s revamped YEST program, which is turning skilled trades into high-paying careers faster than ever. With carpenters earning up to $90K weekly and demand soaring, young people are now outearning traditional office jobs. The program slashed training from nine to four months without cutting standards, focusing on welding, plumbing, IT, and more. Plus, grads can pivot to advanced degrees via a new academy partnership. This isn’t just training—it’s a national push to let ambition, not circumstance, define your future…

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