| – “Close to 200,000 persons complete their AEA programmes successfully each year…” says Executive DirectorDespite the odds, it is by no easy feat that the Adult Education Association (AEA) continues to achieve its mission statement: “To help those whose needs have not been met by the formal education system and to transform them into efficient participants that can partake in Guyana’s developmental process.”Since its establishment in April 1957, the non- profit, non-governmental organization has faced challenges with the unfavorable fluctuations in donations, financial support, troubling declines in student’s attendance and enrollment, as well as space to facilitate training programmes.However,Wholesale NFL Jerseys, they have still managed to pull through with much success.They still receive some assistance from the government and a small number of private agencies.Executive Director of the AEA, Patricia David, related to this publication that their job is no easy task. “Close to 200,000 persons complete the AEA programmes successfully each year. We not only mould these students academically but also socially,” expressed David.While some of the students range from delinquents to school dropouts, David said that “the end result, a refined student, who we have helped to harness and polish their potential, is always a priceless reward and we are grateful to be a part of that process and ultimately know that we have shaped a life forever and for the better.”David continued,Wholesale NFL Jerseys, “It is often extremely surprising to see some of the students who the average person would deem hopeless,Brett Favre Falcons Jersey UK, are today a lawyer,Atlanta Hawks Jerseys, nurse, engineer or doctor. We are happy to say that in our 52 years of existence, we have continued to be successful and our progress is just a clear indication that our system works.”The AEA has spread across the three counties in Guyana. This is in an effort to meet the poor and disadvantaged for literacy and academic education, technical and vocational training and in a variety of skills for both sexes.The organization which is the receiver of the Medal of Service Award has a large bank of volunteers for which they are grateful.Whilst the AEA offers a number of courses such as remedial classes, Adult Learners classes, Women’s Outreach programme for entrepreneurial development,Cheap Authentic Jerseys, Caribbean Secondary Proficiency Examinations (CSEC), and General Certificate Examinations (GCE),Cheap China Jerseys, they have also extended a centre to the Rupununi area, which is funded by the Institute of the United States of America. |
