Eighty-eight students graduated from the New Amsterdam Technical Institute (NATI) yesterday in various technical fields. Principal of the school, Mr. Vishwa Persaud, outlined the daily challenges that affect the operation of the institution. He said that there is the scarcity of resources, and disciplinary problems with students.“We are dealing with high levels of disciplinary matters on a daily basis and managing the inadequate resources ,nevertheless… we strive to uphold the motto.”Some of the graduating students.Persaud said that the students commenced training in September 2011. In giving the report, he said 62 students were attached to 16 agencies and monitored for attendance, punctuality and meaningful work engagement.“We were also involved in other community work,” he boasted.Members and staff of the NATI were also actively involved in Blood Drives as well as with the Berbice health care providers. Students were also allowed to be involved in sports. “Inside each and every one of you, there is an urge to improve your life as you face innovative changes, hold true to yourselves and remember the value system and your work ethics,” Persaud charged the graduates.Students graduated in fields such as Administrative Principles and Practice, Computer Science, Commerce, Electrical Engineering, Radio and Electronics Servicing, Telecommunication, Agricultural Machinery, Craft, Internal Combustion Engines, Metal Machining, Motor Vehicle Works, and Welding.Receiving awards were Joshua Mercurius, Rushayne Liverpool, Courtney Kalamadeen, Shemeka Vankennie, Otaphia Brush, Terrence Gopaul, Bibi Wahab, Jasmattie Gangaram, Tejpaul Thakoordin, Jerry Benjamin, Inderjit Ragbhir, Paul Drepaul, Juan Joseph, Keemo Kiyoon, Merwin Thomas, Dindyal Sookram, Devon Thomas, Jamal Jonas, Timothy Hooper, Aklem Alexander and Dekroy Doris.The Best Graduating Student was Rashanna Henry, who was the Most Outstanding Diploma in Computer Science Student.Awards and prizes were bestowed on Most Outstanding First Year Students, including Lyndsay Rigby, Bisnauth Esree, Theisana Paul, Nesha Khanai, Akeem Paul,Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping, Savitrie Thakoordine, Kevon Farley, Hakeem Hinds, Joseph Clements, Michael Walls, Rahul Madramootoo and Amloy Bakker.Mr. Clinton Williams, Chairman of the Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET) delivered the feature address while Mr. Mark Roopnarine, President of the Berbice Chamber of Commerce delivered the charge to the graduates. |