Table of Contents Table of Contents
Foreward ...... 02 3. Managing Your Training Award 38 Scope and Organisation of Handbook...... 05 Arrival in the Country of Study ...... 39 Background...... 06 Studying in a Foreign Country...... 40 Place of Study...... 42 1. Local and Overseas Training Award 09 Travel Connected with Attatchments/ Vacation Training Schemes ...... 11 Assignments...... 43 The Traning Process...... 14 Managing your Training Award...... 44 Call for Application...... 15 Managing your Correspondences with the Department The Application...... 16 of Public Service while on Training...... 49 Selection...... 20 Managing Your Personal Well Being...... 51 Approval of Programme of Study...... 21 Managing Your Finances...... 53 Programme of Study Document Checklist...... 22 Leaving Your Place of Study...... 63 Approval of Training Award...... 23 Return to Guyana to serve with Pride...... 65 Document Checklist for Local and Overseas Training Awards...... 25 4. Professional Training 68 Granting of Award...... 28 Professional Training conducted by the Department of Public Service...... 69 2. Guidelines for Successful Applicants 29 Bertram Collins College of the Public Service Cadet The Service Agreement...... 30 Handbook...... 70 Endorsement of Passport...... 32 Nomination Process for Short/Professional Courses..76 Preparation for Travel...... 33
Training and Development Handbook Training and Development Handbook Table of Contents Foreward
Apendices 78 Appendix A ...... Guyana Overseas Missions Appendix B ...... Guyana Police Certificate of Character Form
Conclusion...... 90
Dr. Rupert Roopnaraine, M.P Minister of the Public Service
The Department of the Public Service, Ministry of the Presidency has responsibility for human resource development in the Public Sector and more specifically in the Public Service. An integral part of its operations, in this regard, is the administration of scholarships. The Department offers this service to all eligible Guyanese without reference to any discriminatory factor such as ethnicity, religion, gender, political persuasion et al.
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The Department also seeks to deliver its services in an The citizenry are also urged to see it as a source of accessible form and client friendly and Good Governance valuable information; a look in on the system; and a environment. guide for accessing services. This Handbook facilitates just that. It is intended to be available electronically and in hard copy thus allowing every citizen, Dr. Rupert Roopnaraine, M.P scholarship awardees and potential awardees to have access. Minister of the Public Service The integrity of, and confidence in, the process of awarding scholarships will also be assured. Procedurally, the Handbook will provide for transparency and openness while substantively it will provide for the realization of the citizens` entitlement. It is also envisaged that it will aid in making the process more efficient, stress free and effective. This Handbook is therefore recommended to all as yet another effort of the Department to be exemplary in the provision of services; and the establishment of standards for the entire Public Sector to follow. The officers are therefore urged to ensure that the Handbook is disseminated as widely as possibly; does not become ornamentally; and is used as a tool of their trade.
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The Training and Development Handbook is a revised version of the 1999 Handbook for Students, first created The Training and Development Handbook serves as a by staff of the Public Service Management. The Training guide to all Guyanese desirous of knowing the procedures and Development Handbook serves to inform prospective involved in obtaining a Government of Guyana scholarship. applicants, successful applicants and public servants of the Additionally, it sets out the necessary guidelines to be procedures involved in the acquisition of training awards or followed by all students currently on scholarship. Public professional training offered by or through the Department servants seeking professional training are not excluded from of Public Service. The distribution of training awards or this Handbook and can find information on the guidelines for scholarships is a direct function of the Department of Public short courses and local training in Part 4. Service in achieving its goal of having a highly competent and professional public service. Hence, the Department of Public Service is the only authorized body responsible for the administration of training awards / scholarships in Guyana. Training awards are administered and managed by the Training Division, Department of Public Service. The Training Division is responsible for :
• the development, formulation, coordination and implementation of policy for planning, managing, monitoring and evaluating training and development activities in the Public Service
• the planning, monitoring, evaluating and advising on staff development activities across the public service.
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• the supporting of the process of developing training The Conceptualization of the Training Division through the policies and strategies by providing information and advice Years to senior management and to training and development committees. In October of 1984 the responsibility for the Training Division was shifted from Public Service Ministry to the Ministry • the administration of all awards and scholarships of Education. In 1986, the position was reversed, with the funded by the Government of Guyana ( undergraduate, Training Division again falling under the Public Service postgraduate and short courses) as well as external donor Ministry. sources The movement of the Training Division to the Ministry of • the advising on the effective utilization of the Education in 1984 was prompted by the thought that 'training' scholarship awards and ensuring that awards reflect policy was education and logically it should be so placed. While and sectorial priorities on the other hand the reason for the return of the Training Division to the Public Service Ministry was that the training • the continuous appraisal of training programmes carried out was specific to public service management and against training requirements so, should be with the Public Service Ministry. The Training Division remains a function of the Department of Public • the long term forecasting of and planning for future Service. The Department of Public Service has reccently training needs relevant to the development of Guyana adopted a systematic approach to training which focuses on training for the immediate needs of the public service • the provision of functional advice and guidance to and training for the developmental needs of our beautiful Ministerial / Departmental trainers and promoting and country. stimulating interest in training and development at all levels.
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Local and Overseas Training Awards
Overseas Scholar at the University of South Wales
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The Government of Guyana through the Scholarship Division of the Department of Public Service provides training awards Eligibility Requirement for ‘SCHEME B’ to all Guyanese at all levels for positions in the Public Service. This scheme caters for Guyanese who have been employed in the Public Service for a period of five (5) continuous years or more, Training awards are divided into two main categories. These prior to the award. Prospective applicants under this scheme categories are ‘Scheme A’ and ‘Scheme B.’ Prospective may pursue the following types of training: applicants may pursue either local or overseas training under both schemes. a) Undergraduate b) Postgraduate Eligibility Requirement for ‘SCHEME A’ c) Short Term ( up to twelve (12) weeks duration) Under this scheme, a trainee may pursue studies at both the Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels. This scheme caters Additionally, trainees under this Scheme who participate in for the following categories of Guyanese: Seminars, Workshops, Symposia and Conferences may be granted study leave with full salary. a) Guyanese who have not been employed in the Public Service. b) Public Servants who have been continuously employed for a period less than five (5) years.
NB. Successful applicants under this scheme who have been continuously employed for less than five years are granted study leave without pay. However, if a trainee, who is employed by the Public Service, has been nominated under this Scheme for Postgraduate studies or selected to participate in a short course, Seminar, Workshop, Symposium or Conference, he or she will be in receipt of salary.
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Training Classified as Duty The undermentioned types of training may be classified as “duty.” A trainee wishing to have his or her training be classified as ‘duty’ must seek the approval of the Permanent Secretary within the Department of Public Service prior to the beginning of the programme. The following are intended to give trainees an opportunity to meet their peers or counterparts from other countries or agencies for the purpose of exchanging views and ideas on current developments relevant to his or her particular designation: a) Practical Attachment b) Workshop c) Symposium d) Training Conference e) Observation Tour f) Short Course not exceeding twelve weeks
The aforementioned training assignments may be part of an extended formal training programme at a higher education learning institution. Hence, these types of training are intended to equip trainees with knowledge to function at a higher level of efficiency in his or her present job or in a position of higher responsibility in the future.
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A Public Advertisement is made by the Department of Public Service’s Scholarship Division annually or as the need arises in the local press and on the Scholarship Division’s website and Social Media Pages.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for training awards at the Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels in various disciplines. Training awards are tenable at local, regional and international institutions and are based on national needs.
Local Institutions where training awards are offered: - University of Guyana - Guyana School of Agriculture - Government Technical Institutes - E.R Burrowes school of Art- Art - Carnegie School of Home Economics - Any other institution the Department of Public Service may consider
Every journey begins with the first step
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Application forms can be obtained from the Scholarship Application Guidelines for Public Servants Division, Department of Public Service. Alternatively, forms can be downloaded from the Department of Public All applications submitted by public servants for training awards Service’s Scholarship webpage and short courses must have the sanction of the appropriate (www.scholarships.dps.gov.gy). official: The Permanent Secretary within the Department of Public Service, Head of Department, Regional Executive Officer Completed applications must be returned to the office of and the concurrence of the respective Minister responsible for the Permanent Secretary within the Department of Public training by signature affixed on the application form. Moreover, in Service in cases where applications are not submitted the selection for training awards, it should be noted that: Short Courses online via the Scholarship Division’s website. a) In the case of Public Corporation/ Companies, nominations On receipt, all applications are recorded, acknowledged, must have the approval of the Chairman of the Board, filed and processed. Executive Director or Ministerial Head. Nominations coming from companies other than Public Corporations/ Companies Selected candidates are then interviewed by the must have the support of the head of the organisation. Scholarship Selection Committee. b) In all instances where the nominee Is employed within the After the Committee’s deliberations, recommendations Public Service or Public Corporation / Company, nominations for awards are submitted for the approval of the Minister for a training award must be made on an appropriate form (TD responsible for Training. 1 and 11).
Applicants are informed of the results of their applications Infringement of this rule may lead to disciplinary measures being via telephone or email. undertaken by the Department of Public Service to the agency concerned.
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Dismissal while Nomination during the Nomination Process If a nominee is dismissed from their place of employ for grave All applicants short listed for a Training Award, shall be misconduct during the nomination process, that nomination will interviewed by the Scholarship Interviewing Committee. The receive no further attention. Scholarship Interviewing Committee is the agent in which recommendations are made for the nomination of prospective candidates for Government of Guyana Scholarships to the honourable Minister, Department of Public Service, who gives the final approval. The Scholarship Interviewing Committee is also responsible for the nomination of prospective candidates, for all donor Scholarships.
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All candidates must secure a place for a proposed course of study in an institution approved by the Scholarship Division of the Department of Public Service. However, this is not a requirement for training awardees accepted Local and Overseas Training to pursue a particular course of study as part of a bilateral agreements or donor funded scholarships. Award Checklist
Candidates seeking a training award under Scheme A Photocopy of approved or B must provide evidence to the Department of Public programme of study. Service that clearly states that the specific programme to which the candidate intends to pursue has received the full approval of his or her employer or a recognized specialist in Programme of Study the field. All candidates, for the purpose of documentation and quality assurance, must present a photocopy of the document must include the approved programme of study to the Department of Public course content and tuition. Service. In the case of an online submission, upload these documents as a part of the scholarship application. For overseas training awards, programme of study document should indicate the offer is unconditional
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Applicants will be informed via telephone or email whether Dismissal Prior to Taking up Award or not their application for a training award is successful. Successful candidates who are dismissed by their Successful applicants will at this time be informed of all organisation or agency for grave misconduct which occurred additional documentation required for the completion of the prior to taking up a training award will have their award scholarship process and taking up of the award. All successful terminated with the same effective date as their dismissal. candidates who are employed within the Public Service at the time of application and nomination shall be granted study leave by the appropriate authority to enable him or her to take up the award. It is Imperative to note that study leave may be granted with or without salary. For further information on the criteria for obtaining study leave with pay please refer to the guidelines for scheme A and B given in the Introduction or the Public Service Act.
Dependents of Training Awardees Training awardees are advised not to take his or her spouse or family on training. The Department of Public Service does not give any assistance to enable a spouse, child or children to accompany or join a training awardee while on training, nor does it provide maintenance for them. In the case of scholars who are recipients of Donor Scholarship, this is subject to the terms and conditions of the scholarship award.
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Medical Clearance Training awardees are required to uplift a medical form for the purpose of undergoing medical examination. This form can be uplifted from the Scholarship Division of the Department of Public Service. The medical examination will be conducted Document Checklist for Successful Applicants of by a physician at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation. Overseas Scholarships: Medical examination done by a private physician will be at the expense of the training awardee. -Medical Clearance -Health Certificates No further medical examination will be required by the -Police Clearance Department of Public Service in cases where the candidate -Collateral Security would have already undergone such an examination as part -Visa of the scholarship application process or the visa requirement -Passport process. In order to be eligible for a training award, the Health Certificates prospective applicant's passport must have expiration All training awardees accepted to pursue overseas training date more than 6 months must ensure that they receive all the vaccinations required for entry into the specific country of study.
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Police Clearance All successful candidates are required to enter into a Service Agreement with the Government of Guyana. Service Every successful applicant is required to produce a Police Agreement contracts can be obtained and completed at the Clearance before taking up a training award. Training Division of the Department of Public Service. Upon completion of training, all training awardees must return to Provision of Guarantor(s) or Collateral Security Guyana to serve in accordance with the stipulations of the Service Contract with pride. Successful candidates are required to provide collateral security acceptable to the Accountant General to cover part of the cost of training. For further information, visit the Training Division, Department of Public Service.
Visas A visa is usually a requirement for overseas study. The Training Division of the Department of Public Service will provide a sponsorship letter to successful candidates in support of his or her visa application. It should be noted that the Department of Public Service does not pay for the Visa application in the initial stages of the training award process. However, once the visa application has been successful, the candidate will be refunded the monies paid as part of their training package. This is usually done at the time of the payment of tuition.
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All successful applicants due to undertake undergraduate technical/vocational studies, post graduate studies must enter into an obligatory service contract with the Government of Guyana. The period of obligatiory service is determined by the duration of the period of study and is consistent with the Public Service Rule E
Period of Obligatory Service
12 Weeks and Under - No Service Agreement 12 Weeks to 6 Months - 1 Year Continuous Service Part 2 6 Months to 18 Months - 3 Years Continuous Service Over 18 Months - 5 Years Continuous Study
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A valid passport is a requirement for the granting of a training award for overseas and local study. The passport of all training awardees will bear the following endorsement: “The Bearer is contractually obligated to the Government of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana Relating to His/Her Training Education.” You are required to uplift a document verifying your award from the Training Division. This document should then be presented along with your passport to the Immigration Officer in order to have the necessary endorsement. This endorsement is checked at the Immigration Desk at all International Ports of entry and exits at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport.
In addition to the official endorsement of the passport, training awardees should note the following: 1. The Training Division of the Department of Public Service should be informed of any other passport or travel document held in addition to the ‘endorsed passport’.
2. For all travel in connection with training, you are required to use your Guyana Passport.
Cancellation of Endorsement On completion of the service period there will be a cancellation of the endorsement in the passport of the training awardees “The Bearer is contractually obligated to the by the Immigration authorities in Guyana. A letter must be Government of the Cooperative Republic of presented from the Department of Public Service to facilitate Guyana Relating to His/Her Training Education.” the cancellation of the endorsement. Training and Development Handbook 31 Training and Development Handbook 32 2 Preparation for Travel 2 Preparation for Travel
- Where an award is tenable in another country, the donor agency may be responsible for meeting the approved travelling expenses.
- In the case of Government of Guyana awards, the Government of Guyana may pay normal expenses for the journey to and from the country of study, based on the cost of air travel by the most direct and economical route. The cost of travel will be paid at the student concessionary or tourist rate as applicable.
- All travel arrangement for the country of study, for your return to Guyana for vacation assignments, and after the successful completion of the programme of study will be made by an approved travel agency on behalf of the training awardee.
Airfare and Travel Arrangements
- Air tickets and e tickets can be uplifted from the Training Division, Department of Public Service prior to embarking on your journey and arrival at the Cheddi Jagan International Cheddi Jagan International Airport. Airport.
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Travelling with One Way Ticket Some Immigration authorities do not permit entry to students An incidental cost will be covered by the Department of Public who travel with one-way tickets. Hence the Department of Service as it is deemed necessary. Public Service provides training awardees with a return ticket. However, within 10 days of arriving in the country of study, the - Training awardees are advised to take any medication as ticket should be mailed to the Permanent Secretary within the well as your ticket, money, passport and special documents Department of Public Service to allow a refund to be claimed. addressed to the institution of study in a hand luggage or Alternatively, a scanned copy of the ticket should be emailed hand bag. to the office of the Permanent Secretary or the Manager, Scholarship Administration. Flight Insurance The Department of Public Service is not responsible for the Payment of Local Airport Tax payment of Luggage/ Flight Insurance. If this is required, it will The Department of Public Service will cover the cost of the be at your own expense. local airport tax. Completion of Arrangements Prior to Departure Overseas Intransit Expenses All documentation in relation to the grant of training award The Department of Public Service will NOT cover any must be completed prior to departure. additional expenses incurred by the training awardee, due to a missed flight or jet lag. The Department of Public Service will Signing Out cover the cost of overnight stay in any country due to stop- You are required to submit your letter that gives permission over on the way to country of study. to exit the country to the immigration officer at the relevant airport.. The immigration officer at the airport will facilitate this. Luggage Expenses- (Outward Journey) - The Department of Public Service will NOT be NB. responsible for the payment of excess luggage fee for The Department of Public Service does NOT pay for the cost luggage in excess of normal airline regulation. If excess of the journey to the International Ports of exit. luggage is required at the time of your outward journey, it will be at your own expense. Training and Development Handbook 35 Training and Development Handbook 36 2 Preparation for Travel
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Upon arrival in the country of study, scholars are required to Introduction report to the nearest Guyanese Mission. A list of all Guyanese During the first few unsettling days in a new country, be missions overseas can be found at the Ministry of Foreign patient. Seek the help that is very often available from the Affairs website. If you cannot do this in person, you are Foreign Student Office or Student Union of your University required to call the mission as soon as possible within the first Many universities have committees set up for the orientation week of your arrival. of new students. You must remember that in addition to being a new student at You must forward to the Mission in the country of study (or your institution, you are a guest in a foreign country. Thus, you any other designated Mission), your name, full address and are regarded by the host country and your institution as an telephone number. If there is no Mission, you are required to un-official ambassador of Guyana and every effort should be send this information to the Student Affairs Officer, Training made to make Guyana proud. Division of the Department of Public Service. Your Obligation Scholars are advised to read the student handbook and the While you remain a guest in another country, you are required information found on the International Student webpage to pay attention to the following: of their University prior to arriving in the country of study. Alternatively, further guidance for international students a) Obey all the laws of the country of study studying in the United States and the United Kingdom can be found on the following websites: b) Do NOT engage in activities which may incur the wrath of the country of study. a) https://www.internationalstudent.com/study_uk c) Project the things that are good about your country. b) https://www.internationalstsudent.com/study_usa
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- If problems should arise with your place of study or d) Show respect for the customs of your country of study. accommodation, do NOT hesitate to contact the International Activities relating to drugs, currency, consumption of alcohol Student representative at your University or the Foreign and Interactions with the opposite sex are particularly Student Advisor. If problems persist thereafter, you should sensitive areas. contact the Training Division of the Department of Public Service. e) Do NOT abuse the hospitality of the host country.
- You must not change your place of study or field of f) Settle all bills and debts before leaving. study without official approval of the Training Division of the Department of Public Service.
Travel The cost incurred as a result of additional travel (where necessary) from the port of disembarkation to the place of study, or from the place of study to the port of embarkation, will be refunded by the Government of Guyana on submission of the relevant bills by the scholar.
a) Students are expected to use buses or other means of public transportation where heavy luggage is involved. Reasonable taxi expenses, porterage etc will be refunded wherever possible.
b) Expenses may be claimed from the Department of Public Service or the Guyana Mission in the country of study on the production of the relevant bills or receipts.
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The duration of the training award is the period it takes to complete the programme of study as stipulated in your The Department of Public Service requires official contract or service agreement. Continuation of studies beyond documentation from the institution at which you are studying the agreed programme duration constitutes a breach of your indicating that your travel attachment or vacation assignment service agreement unless approved by the Department of is approved. This requirement is in keeping with Rule 83 of the Public Service Public Service Rules.
Review and Continuation of Training Awards Travel Home in the Case of Emergency Training awards are reviewed annually. Continuation of training In cases of emergency, inform the Training Divison, awards for programmes that exceed one year is dependent on Department of Public Service in writing of your travel plans. satisfactory progress during your course of study. The duration Provide any supporting documentation that substantiates the of each award is dependent upon the minimum length if time urgent need to travel home. deemed necessary to complete the approved programme of study. Returning to your Place of Study after Travel It is your responsibility to return to your place of study in time Progress Reports for the beginning of the new semester or within the time frame A progress report detailing your academic performance must stipulated by the Immigration authorities in your country of be submitted to the Training Division of the Department of study. Public Service at the beginning of each academic year or semester where applicable. All progress reports must be Returning Home for Vacations accompanied by official transcripts or examination results Students are free to return to Guyana at any time during long where applicable. school holidays. However, students who decide on returning home for vacations must have the required funds to return Repeating Courses to their place of study. The Department of Public Service will If you need to repeat a course or module of your programme not pay for any vacation travels not connected to vacation of study, you may be allowed to do so but the Training division, assignments. Department of Public Service must be informed prior to the repeat. Training and Development Handbook 43 Training and Development Handbook 44 3 Managing your Training Award 3 Managing your Training Award
However, for recipients of Donor Scholarships, this is Summer Courses dependent on the terms and conditions of your scholarship. You must seek approval from the Training Division, Department of Public Service prior to registering for a summer Permission to repeat a course or module is not automatic. course. The reason for requesting to undertake such a course Each case is dealt with on its merits. Request for permission should be clearly outlined. The Department of Public Service to repeat is necessary. It is not likely that your training award does NOT cover any additional costs incurred by the student will be extended to enable you to repeat more than once. for summer courses Extensions - The Course must be relevant to your field of study. All requests for the extension of training awards must be Payment for such courses is not automatic. Your request accompanied by official documentation. An extension in for such payment must be accompanied by official the duration of your programme of study may result in an documentation relevant to the cost of the course. extension in your service period. See the Department of Public Service Scholarship Policy for further information. Termination of Training Award A Training Award may be terminated for the following reasons: Change of Course a) You have given false information to the Government Agency You may not vary or alter your approved course of study in connection with your award. without prior approval from the Permanent Secretary, Department of Public Service. At the end of each academic b) You withheld relevant information especially regarding your year, you must secure the approval of the Training Division, failure at exams. Department of Public Service for the courses you propose to take during the ensuing year for programmes that exceed one c) Your progress continues to be unsatisfactory. year. In the case of programmes with duration of one year, the list of courses or modules you intend to take should be d) Your attendance at classes at your university is poor. submitted prior to the commencement of each semester.
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e) You have disciplinary problems with your institution or sponsors. Attendance at Classes Scholars are required to attend classes regularly and f) You have changed or discontinued your course of study punctually and apply themselves diligently to their without the authorization of your sponsor of the Department of programme of study. All assignments must be submitted by Public Service. the designated deadline date.
Leave or Absence / Temporary Withdrawal from Programme g) You have changed your institution of study without the If it becomes necessary for you to withdraw from your permission of the Department of Public Service. programme of study temporarily, you must first seek the approval of the Department of Public Service. Failure to h) You left your place of study during the academic year adhere to this requirement can result in the termination of without the permission of your institution or the Department of your training award. Public Service. Allowances During Leave of Absence or Temporary i) You intentionally deceived the Department of Public Service Withdrawal from Programme and by extension the Government of Guyana for payments for You are not entitled to allowances during leave of absence which you were not entitled. or temporary withdrawal from your programme of study. The Training Division, Department of Public Service must know the j) You have been engaged in activities inimical to the interests exact duration of your leave of absence of Guyana.
If your award is terminated for any of the aforementioned reasons, you are liable to refund the Government of Guyana the total amount expended on training including an interest of at least 12%
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B. Transmission of Correspondences Any communication between a scholar and an officer within the Department of Public Service shall be sent in the first instance to Head of Department, Regional Executive Officer and Permanent Secretary, Department of Public Service. The officer, Head of Department, Regional Executive Officer and Permanent Secretary shall state his/ her views or recommendations on the subject at hand. Scholars must maintain consistent contact with the Training Division, Department of Public Service throughout the duration C. Copying of Correspondence of training abroad. The following guidelines should be noted Permanent Secretaries and other Senior Government when contacting the Department of Public Service: All forms Officials, must not forward or copy correspondences by relating to the management of your scholarship are available scholars to the President, Prime Minister or Minister. A form on the Department of Public Service's webpage (www. of communication appropriate to the office must be adopted scholarships.gov.gy. when it is deemed necessary to keep the President, Prime Minister or Minister informed. A. Style of Official Correspondence Correspondences sent to the Department of Public Service Formal language must be used in all correspondence with regarding training matters should be both concise and brief. the Permanent Secretary and Staff of the Training Division Writing must be clear, accurately reflect the matter being the term. discussed and courteous. Every effort should be taken to avoid the use of offensive and or abusive language.
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Notification of Illness (Overseas Scholars) a) Scholars must inform the Training Division, Department of Public Service in writing and or by email as soon as possible if Hospitalisation they become seriously ill. a) Should hospitalisation become necessary, the scholar must inform the Department of Public Service in writing. A b) In cases where follow-up letter must also be submitted to the Department prolonged illness of Public Service when the scholar is discharged from the (more than 10 days) Hospital. prevents the scholar from attending b) A scholar may continue to receive his/her maintenance classes, a medical allowance while hospitalised in cases where the period of report must be hospitalisation does not extend beyond normal periods. The submitted to the type of illness and length of hospitalisation will have an impact Training Division. on whether or not a scholar continues to receive maintenance Department of Public allowance. Service as evidence of your illness.
Illness (Local Scholars) Students studying at local institutions who become ill and cannot attend classes, must send a medical certificate signed by a doctor to the Department of Public Service. This must be produced after three days of illness. The Department of Public Service must also be informed by students when they resume classes.
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Maintenance Allowance b) The necessary steps will be taken to ensure that rent is All Government of Guyana scholars studying overseas paid overseas for scholars who return to Guyana for special are entitled to a maintenance allowance. This allowance or practical assignment to ensure that accommodation is is normally payable from the date a scholar arrives in the guaranteed upon return to the country of study. designated country of study. c) If a scholar receives his/ her maintenance allowance prior to returning to Guyana for special or practical assignment, he a) Maintenance or she will not be paid any allowance while in Guyana. In such allowance is instances, it is incumbent upon such scholars to ensure that intended to the relevant overseas rentals are paid before travelling to cover your living Guyana. expenses. Living expenses include Allowances the cost of In addition to the payment of a maintenance allowance, the accommodation, following allowances are also paid to scholars as part of the meals and agreement with the Government of Guyana: personal expenses connected associated with the programme of study. Clothing Allowance (Overseas Scholars) a) A clothing allowance is paid to every scholar pursuing b) The Department of Public Service will continue to pay studies overseas. This allowance varies according to maintenance allowance during normal vacation period. the duration of training, the time of year and the country of study. Allowance During Special Assignment a) Scholars studying overseas who are required to return b) Whenever a course of study requires that uniforms be to Guyana for special or practical assignment will continue to worn by students, a grant will be provided to cover the cost of receive his/ her maintenance allowance at the current rate such uniforms. There must be official verification that uniforms payable in Guyana. are required..
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Clothing Allowance (Local Scholars) Books and Special Equipment Scholars studying at a local institution will receive an annual a) An annual allowance, intended for the purchase of clothing allowance to assist in ensuring that scholars are essential books and equipment will be paid to scholars. neatly an appropriately dressed for schools and related activities. This allowance is payable at the beginning of each b) If a scholar is required to repeat a course or module, no academic year. further book allowance will be paid for the repeated period unless some essential books are changed. In such cases, the Replacement Clothing Allowance cost of books will be met in receipt of a statement from the For the second and third years of study, scholars will receive relevant academic authorities. For, b approved purchases, approximately one third of his/ her first year allocation. If a refunds will be made on the production of receipted bills. training programme extends beyond three (3) years, a replacement clothing allowance is given. This replacement c) For local scholars, such allowances will be paid prior to clothing allowance is given at a rate equivalent to the amount the commencement of programme at the beginning of the received by the scholar in the first year of training. each academic year. Annual book and special equipment allowances are payable after receipt of a record of a Revision Allowance satisfactory academic performance. The rates of all allowances paid to students are influenced by Information supplied by Technical Assistance Agencies and Printing of Thesis and Dissertation the Embassies / Missions responsible for overseas training in The cost of the preparation of a thesis or dissertation will be each country. These rates are reviewed from time to time as met by the Government of Guyana. the economy of the country permits.
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Approved Fees a) All compulsory fees in relation to attendance at an institution of study, registration, tuition, examination, use of laboratory and compulsory subscription, student union Allowances Checklist fees and compulsory health insurance premium will be paid directly to the institution of study by the Government of Guyana. The following Costs are met by the Government of Guyana: b) In cases where a composite fee is charged to take care of both accommodation and tuition , the portion relevant to tuition will be deducted and paid by the Government of 1. Travel Costs Guyana. The remainder will be paid by the scholar from his/ 2. Incidental and Overnight Expences her maintenance allowance.
3. Book Allowances c) Government with the consent of the scholar will pay the 4. Thesis Expenses complete accommodation fee and deduct the amount paid from the scholar’s maintenance allowance. 5. Compulsory Health Insurance in Country of Study d) Caution money and other refundable deposits will be paid 6. Luggage Expenses by the Government of Guyana. 7. Visa fees where applicable
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Medical Insurance Manner of Payments If scholars are not adequately covered by compulsory health - If a training award is financed under a programme of insurance by his /her institution of study, the Government of Technical Assistance to the Government of Guyana, the Donor Guyana will on the advice of the Guyana Mission (wherever Government or Agency may make payments of fees and possible) will arrange for such coverage. allowances under the award ion on behalf of the Government of Guyana. In such cases, corresponding payments will not be a) In countries where there is no Health Insurance Scheme, made by the Government of Guyana. the Government of Guyana will pay all reasonable medical expenses incurred by scholars. - If payments by the Donor Government or Agency are less than those normally paid by the Government of Guyana, the b) In cases of emergency, scholars in the following countries difference will be met by the Government of Guyana relative can contact the Department of Public Service through to the particular country of study. resident Embassies, High Commission or Consulates. Payment Process According to Place of Study -Bahamas The first payments for Overseas Training Awards will be -Canada made before a scholar leaves Guyana to pursue training in the -United States United States, Europe, the United Kingdom, Canada, Brazil, -Cuba Venezuela and the West Indies. -Suriname -United Kingdom West Indies -Barbados Scholarship expenses at institutions in Jamaica will be paid -Trinidad and Tobago through the Bursar at the University of the West Indies (Mona). In Trinidad and Tobago, expenses will be paid through the University of West Indies (St Augustine). In Barbados, expenses will be paid though the Bursar, University of the West Indies (Cave Hill).
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North America and United Kingdom The Government of Guyana will deposit all relevant payments Study Leave into the scholar’s bank account. Scholars studying in the North Trainees, who are required to contribute earned vacation American and the United Kingdom who are required to have a leave to training, will be granted one week free of study leave student bank account are required to submit his/her student for each completed month of leave entitlement utilised for a bank account information to the Department of Public Service. maximum of thirty five (35) days on completion of training. Alternatively, the Government of Guyana will authorize the Guyana Sub- Treasuries in New York and London and - Trainees, who fail to return to Guyana immediately Consulates in Toronto to made overseas disbursement on its after the completion of their programme without approval behalf to students in North America and the United Kingdom of authorized absence, will be in breach of their contractual respectively. obligations.
Cuba, Suriname, India, China and Venezuela - The determination of no pay leave to an office on fixed Payments are effected through the respective Guyana establishment must be determined by the Department of Missions or Embassies relevant to these countries. Public Service.
Leave and Leave Passage Entitlement If the duration of a training award is more than one year and a scholar is entitled to vacation leave, it would be necessary for such leave to be utilised towards your training.
- If the award is over three (3) months, the vacation leave would have to be attached to the training effort. However, vacation allowance would be granted for use according to existing regulation.
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Air Ticket and Travel Arrangements Airport Departure Scholars must inform the Department of Public Service of his/ Scholars must ensure that they have enough local currency her completion date four months prior to returning to Guyana. (currency of his/ her place of study) to pay taxi, coach or train This will allow adequate time for travel arrangement to be fares to the airport, airport tax and baggage costs. made in the event of the successful completion of training programme.
Shipment of Personal Effects Scholars who have been on training programmes for one year or more are allowed to ship personal items to Guyana. However, scholars are advised not to ship his/ her final transcript, diploma or evidence that he/she has successfully completed the training programme.
Payment of Debts in Country of Study At the end of the programme of study, scholars are required to leave enough time prior to departure for the settling of all debts and the closing of all foreign bank accounts.
Forwarding Address Prior to departure to your home country (Guyana), it is useful to leave a forwarding address with your landlord/ landlady or institution of study.
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Repayment of Cost of Training In the event of a breach of the agreement between the scholar and the Government of Guyana, the scholar will be called upon to refund the Government of Guyana the cost of the training award with an additional interest rate of at least 12%.
Cost of Training when training is Financed by a Donor Agency. A sum approximate to the amount paid by a Donor Agency will be added as part of the expenses incurred under the training award as part of the Service Agreement entered into between the Government of Guyana and the scholar. Scholars are required to report to the Training Division, Department of Public Service within one week of arriving in Additional Training Service Agreement Guyana after the completion of his or her programme of study. If an award is granted during the service period an additional service period will be added to the existing service agreement. Service Period Scholars are required to serve the remainder of the expired Scholars are advised that the service period begins the day service before beginning to serve the new service period. he/she assumes duties at the Training Division, Department of Public Service.
Placement The Department of Public Service will arrange for the placement of returning scholars during the period of the completion of exams and the receipt of examination results. The same procedure will be undertaken for local scholars.
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Refund of Training Expenses upon Dismissal If a scholar is dismissed on the account of grave misconduct during the contractual period, the entire cost of training must be refunded in full to the Government of Guyana.
Resignation of Bonded Scholar Bonded scholars are not expected to resign unless he/ she refunds the Government of Guyana the total cost of training with an interest of at least 12%.
End of Service Period This signifies the end of compulsory service- a requirement of the repayment of training costs. The following should be noted at the end of the service period: Part 4 a) Scholars should uplift from the Training Division. Department of Public Service a letter addressed to the Chief Immigration Officer. This letter will allow for the cancellation of the endorsement in a scholar’s passport. Professional b) Scholars will no longer need “Contract Letters.” Training Scholars who still owe the Government of Guyana in relation to any aspect of his/her training award will not be eligible to uplift the final letter to be taken to the Chief Immigration Officer until all outstanding debts are settled.
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The Department of Public Service through the Development and Operations Unit of the Training Division, provides professional training to all Public Servants. Ministries/ Agencies are asked to nominate candidates in response to advertisements sent by the Training and Operations Unit. Training is conducted from March to November anually.
Guidelines for Nomination Background Organisations are asked to send the name(s) of the nominated participant(s) to the Training Division, Department of Public The Bertram Collins College of the Public Service is the Service, Ministry of the Presidency, at least one week before brainchild of His Excellency, President David Granger. the the commencement of each programme. aim of this initiative is to develop a more professional Public This is important as participant(s) will not be allowed on Service that will serve the citizenry with the high degree of the programme if his/her name is not registered before. competence, efficiency and effectiveness. It is perceived that Organisations are allowed two (2) participants only for each the college will support the transformation and the renewal of programme. the Guyana Public Service. It is expected to foster a culture of
high performance and excellence in the Government Public Training is mandatory for all Public Servants Institution, thus resulting in a better quality of service to citizens in Guyana. For further details of the courses offered, please refer towww. scholarships .gov.gy. Persons who will qualify for the entry to the college will be trained, nurtured and placed within Government/ Public institutions to enhance the current state of the Public Service/ Public Sector.
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Mission To provide appropriate learning experiences for all members Registration of the Public Service in order for them to perform duties Applicants interested in the training Programme are required professionally. to apply by the stated deadline. Applicants will be screened to determine those who satisfy the entry requirements. Applicants identified for possible selection will be interviewed. Location of Training Successful candidates will be informed inn writing of their Training is schedule to be conducted at the following selection and of the date and time for registration. locations: Attendance • The Bertram Collins College of the Public Service, Only registered students are permitted to attend classes. Guysuco Compound, Ogle. Attendance is subject to college Regulations.
• Government Organizations, Ministries and Public Sector Communication and Information Organizations. All students are provided with an official email account which is accessed from the College website (www.bccps.gov.gy). Student email addresses are used for official correspondence. Entry Requirements To gain entry to the Public Service Cadet Scheme, at the Bertram Collins College of Public Service applicants must be between the ages of seventeen years and twenty years in the calendar year of admission to the college. applicants must obtain passes in at least six (6) subjects (including English and Mathematics) at the CSEC General Proficiency level. Persons within the same age range with other qualifications considered by the College to be equivalent, may be accepted to the College.
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Identification Card Dress All registered students are required to have a valid College Professional Appearance/ Grooming reflects attitude. identification card. Students attending College will be issued Students are to be dressed in lilac shirt/ top, black and green with identification cards by the Student Welfare Section. tie, black pants/ bottom, dark socks, and black shoes. In the interest of security, students must wear visibly their Cadets will dress according to college policy. Appropriate student ID card on the college premises or when representing attire is a function of your attitude. Remember that your the College at any function/ event internal or externally or appearance reflects upon the college. attending educational; tours. Students must display their Cadets will be issued with four sets of the required uniform ID cards to any member of staff or security personnel upon and are expected to care them. All clothing issued is the request. Students must present their ID cards to access property of the Bertram Collins College of the Public Service. services provided by the college. Cadets are forbidden to make any unauthorized alterations to Lost ID cards must be reported promptly to the Student any item of clothing issued to them. Cadets are also forbidden Welfare Section. to sell or barter any of the item of clothing. On completion of the Cadet Scheme, ID cards must be returned to the Student Welfare Division.
Financial Arrangement Cadets receive a monthly stipend throughout the duration of the course. Each Cadet is required to have a bank account with one of the Commercial Banks upon entry to the college. The account number must be submitted to the Manager Administration on commencement of the course to facilitate payment of the stipend to each cadet.
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Messing All applications selected for Training awards must have A lunch, a mid- morning snack and an afternoon snack is the sanction of the appropriate official: The Permanent provided at the dining facility of the college. Cadets are Secretary within the Department of Public Service, Manager permitted to bring any meal of their choice to the dining of Scholarship Administration, Head of Department, Regional facility for their personal consumption. Executive Officer and the concurrence of the respective Minister responsible for training by a signature affixed on the Transportation application form. Moreover, in the selection for training awards, The Bertram Collins College of the Public Service will arranges it should be noted that: transportation from specified locations along the East Coast and East Bank Demerara and West Coast and West Bank a) In the case of Public Corporation/ Companies, nominations Demerara to the college and back. must have the approval of the Chairman of the Board, Executive Director or Ministerial Head. Nominations coming Accommodation from companies other than Public Corporations/ Companies Accommodation is provided on a needs basis. Cadets who must have the support of the head of the organisation. require accommodation must apply to the Executive Director for assistance. Payment for such accommodation will be the b) In all instances where the nominee is employed within the responsibility of the college. Public Service or Public Corporation / Company, nominations for a training award must be made on the appropriate form (TD i and ii).
Infringement of this rule may lead to disciplinary measures being undertaken by the Department of Public Service to the agency concerned.
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Dismissal while Nomination during the Nomination Process If a nominee is dismissed from their place of employ for grave misconduct during the nomination process, that nomination will receive no further attention.
Appendices
Training and Development Handbook 16 Training and Development Handbook 77 Appendix A - Guyana Overseas Appendix A - Guyana Overseas Missions Missions BRAZIL, FEDERATIVE REPUBLIC OF Barbados (RORAIMA) Consulate General of Guyana Consulate of Guyana Consulate General of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana Cel Mota 629 Sefton Lodge Centro Britton’s Cross Road Boa Vista St. Michael, BB14002 Roraima Barbados CEP: 69.301-120 Brazil Phone: 246-228-2767; 246-426-1708 Fax: 246-228-3123; 246-228-3083 Phone: 001-55-95-3624-1129; 001-55-95-3624-6904 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
BRAZIL, FEDERATIVE REPUBLIC OF Belgium (BOA VISTA) Embassy of Guyana Consulate General of Guyana Embassy of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana 3rd Floor Consulate of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana Boulevard Brand Whitlock 114 Rua Joao Pereira Caldas 1200 Brussels 71-Nossa Senhora Aparecida Belgium CEP: 69.306-450 CNPJ 05.870.492/001-90 Boa Vista-Roraima Phone: 322-675-6216 Fax: 322-672-5598 Email: [email protected] Phone: 001-55-95-3624-1129, 001-55-95-8123-4219 Website: http://www.embassyofguyana.be Email: [email protected] For Visa and other Consular Inquiries contact: [email protected]
For Trade related matters contact: [email protected]
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BRAZIL, FEDERATIVE REPUBLIC OF CANADA (TORONTO) (BRASILIA) Consulate General of Guyana Embassy of Guyana Consulate General of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana SHIS Q1 05 Conjunto 19, Casa 24 505 Consumers Road Lago Sul-CEP 71615 – 190 Suite 206 Brasilia DF Willowdale Brazil Ontario M2J 4V8 Canada Phone: 55-61-3248-0874; 55-61-3248-0875; 55-61-3364-5319 Fax: 55-61-3248-0886 Phone: 416-494-6040; 416-494-6059; 416-494-2679 Email: [email protected] Fax: 416-494-1530 Email: [email protected]
CANADA (OTTAWA) CHINA, PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF High Commission of Guyana Embassy of Guyana
High Commission for the Cooperative Republic of Guyana Embassy of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana 151 Slater Street No. 1 Xiu Shui Dong Jie Suite 800 Jian Guo Men Wai Ottawa, ON KIP 5H3 Beijing 100600 Canada China
Phone: 613-235-7240; 613-235-7249 Phone: 8610-6532-1601 Fax: 613-235-1447 Fax: 8610-6532-5741 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
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CUBA, REPUBLIC OF KUWAIT, STATE OF
Embassy of Guyana Embassy of Guyana Embassy of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana Embassy of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana Calle 40, No. 518 Block 3, Street 321, Villa 3 Entre 5ta y 7ma Mubarak Abdullah Al Jaber Miramar West Mishref Playa State of Kuwait Havana Cuba Phone: 965-2539-7939; 965-2539-4336 Fax: 965-2539-3448 Phone: 537-204-2094 Email: [email protected] Fax: 537-204-2867 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.guyanaembassycuba.com
INDIA, REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA High Commission of Guyana High Commission of Guyana
High Commission for the Cooperative Republic of Guyana High Commission for the Republic of Guyana E-7/19 Vasant Vihar Suite H, Third Floor New Delhi – 110057 Grosvenor Place India 235 Grosvenor Street PO. Box 12238 Phone: 9111-4166-9717/8, 9111-4166-9715 or 4166-9716 Hatfield 0081 Fax: 9111-4166-9714 South Africa Email: [email protected] Phone: +27 79 648 6373; +27 12 941 1694 Fax: +27 12 342 2736 Email: [email protected]
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SURINAME, REPUBLIC OF (NICKERIE) SWITZERLAND (SWISS CONFEDERATION)
Consulate General of Guyana Embassy of Guyana Consul General Permanent Mission of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana to the Consulate General of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana United Nations Office and Gouverneur Straat & West Kanaal Straat other International Organizations at Geneva No. 10 Nickerie 1 rue de Pré-de-la-Bichette Suriname 2ème étage 1202 Genève Phone: 597-211-019 Switzerland Fax: 597-212-080 Email: [email protected] Phone: +41 22 730 1790/1 Fax: +41 22 730 1792 Email: [email protected]
Counsellor’s Direct Line: + 41 22 730 1794 Trade Specialist Direct Line: +41 22 730 1795 SURINAME, REPUBLIC OF (PARAMARIBO)
Embassy of Guyana TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, REPUBLIC OF
Embassy of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana High Commission of Guyana Henck Arronstraat No. 82 P. O. Box 785 Paramaribo High Commission for the Cooperative Republic of Guyana Suriname No. 12 Alexandra Street St. Clair Phone: 597 - 477 – 895; 597 - 472 - 509 Port of Spain Trinidad & Tobago Fax: 597 - 472 – 679 Email: [email protected] Phone: 868 622 2913 Fax: 868 628 2616 Email: [email protected]
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UNITED KINGDOM UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (NEW YORK)
High Commission of Guyana Consulate General of Guyana High Commission for the Cooperative Republic of Guyana Consulate General of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana 3 Palace Court 308 West 38 Street Bayswater Road, 8-9 Avenue London New York W2 4LP NY 10018, USA England Phone: 212 - 947 – 5115-6; 947 – 5110-9 Phone: 44 - 207 – 229 -7684 Fax: 646 915 0237 Fax: 44 - 207 - 727 - 9809 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.guyanahclondon.co.uk
UNITED NATIONS UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (WASHINTON D.C.) Permanent Mission to the United Nations Embassy of Guyana Permanent Mission of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana to the UN Ambassador 801 Second Avenue, Embassy of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana Fifth Floor 2490 Tracy Place, N. W. New York Washington, D.C., 20008 New York 10017 USA USA Phone: +1 - 202 - 265 – 3834; +1- 202 - 265 – 6900; +1 – 202 - 328 - 1567 Phone: 212 573 5828 Fax: +1 - 202 - 232 -1297 Fax: 212 573 6225 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
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VENEZUELA, BOLIVARIAN REPUBLIC OF APPLICATION FORM Name in full……………………………………………………………………………………. Embassy of Guyana Embassy of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana Call Name or Alias……………………………………………………………………………… Quinta Los Tutis Segunda Avenida entre Novena y Decima Transversal Urbanizacion Altamira, Municipio Chacao Date of Birth…………………………Place of Birth………………………………………….. Caracas Venezuela Address in Guyana……………………………………………………………………………… Phone: 58-212-267-7095; 58-212-261-7745 Fax: 58-212-976-3765 Email: [email protected] Father’s Name………………………..Mother’s Name…………………………………………
Travelling to…………………………Purpose of Travelling……………………………………
Date and Place of Issue………………………………………………………………………….
Seeking Employment…………………Where………………………………………………….
Birth Certificate No…………………...Date of Issue…………………………………………..
Receipt No…………………………….Date of Issue……………………………………………
Accepted By…………………………..Date of Issue……………………………………………
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The Department of Public Service in -Department of Public Service keeping with its mandate to provide Permanent Secretary, quality training for all Guyanese hopes Ministry of the Presidency and Head of the Public Service that this handbook will be a useful tool Telephone: 592-226 6528 for all prospective scholarship applicants, Address: current scholarship students and public 164 Waterloo Street, North Cummingsburg, servants desirous of improving their skills. Georgetown, Guyana South America It is essential, that all Guyanese are aware of the processes necessary for improving -Department of Public Service, Training Division their educative abilities through the Telephone: 592-226-8732 Department of Public Service. Address: Vlissengen Road and Durban Street, Lodge Training has always been the top Georgetown, Guyana priority for this Department and with this handbook; we hope that it Officers can significantly improve the scholarship administration process through awareness. Manager, Scholarships Administration The Department also hopes that recipients of the Government of Telephone: 592-226-8732 Guyana and donor funded scholarships will be acquainted with their Manager, Planning and Analysis responsibilities to the Government of Guyana after being placed by the Telephone: 592-226-87325-0714 Department. All eligible Guyanese are encouraged to take up all training opportunities Manager, Training and Development to aid in the development of our beautiful country - The Cooperative Telephone: 592-225-7010 Republic of Guyana. Student Affairs Officers Further, this Handbook will be updated periodically to ensure that all Telephone: 592-225-8430 information as it relates to training is current and applicable to the training needs of citizens.
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