HLSCC and BVI Tourist Board sign MOU
Written by Fuze Team on June 3, 2020
Tourism has long been a central economic pillar of the economy of the British Virgin Islands and the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College says as it continues to focus on the development of Virgin Islanders in the workforce, it signed a 3-year agreement with the BVI Tourist Board and Film Commission.
Based on the agreement it will develop the following initiatives, pathways to provide training and development for tourism industry professionals, provide certified training opportunities at a discounted rate for employees of the BVI Tourist Board and collaborate on initiatives that will enhance the development of the tourism product as well as explore opportunities for joint fundraising initiatives.
According to Acting HLSCC President Dr. Richard Georges, “the college provides lifelong learning and quality education for the people of the BVI, where they can offer applicable skills to the workforce, to help to improve the performance of the territory in various sectors.”
Acting Director at the BVI Tourist Board Rhodni Skelton, explained that tapping into the already formidable partnerships that the HLSCC already has with various institutions makes the union between the two perfect.”
Junior Minister for Tourism Sharie de Castro added that “In the midst of such uncertainty, initiatives such as this, bring much needed hope and light.”
Minister de Castro applauded the government’s proactive nature as it relates to the COVID-19 response in keeping residents’ safe.
She said they have to go a bit further and look at future- proofing of their people and seeing how best they can ensure persons interested in this area of tourism can receive the necessary training.”
