Karpowership has launched an internship and trainee programme aimed at equipping young Guyanese with practical experience in the power generation industry as part of efforts to support the development of a skilled local workforce.
The programme, announced on July 16, is designed to provide students and young professionals with first-hand exposure to a modern power generation environment while complementing their academic studies with practical industry experience.
Participants will take part in structured learning activities, including site visits, introductory sessions on power plant operations, safety awareness training and job shadowing alongside experienced engineering and operations professionals.
According to the company, the initiative is intended to expose participants to industry best practices, operational excellence and the importance of safe and reliable electricity generation.
Speaking on behalf of Karpowership, Beyza Özdemir, the company’s Americas Regional Director of Commercial Operations, said the programme reflects its commitment to investing in Guyana’s future.
“Karpowership believes that developing local talent is essential to supporting Guyana’s long-term growth. Through this programme, we hope to inspire the next generation of engineers, technicians and energy professionals while providing meaningful exposure to one of the country’s most critical industries.”
Karpowership said the initiative is structured as an educational programme, with participants focusing on observation, learning and professional development rather than operational responsibilities. The company said this approach will allow interns to gain practical knowledge within a supervised learning environment.
The programme forms part of Karpowership’s broader commitment to community engagement and capacity building in Guyana, complementing its support for education, skills development and youth empowerment initiatives.
Karpowership currently supplies approximately 96 megawatts (MW) of electricity to Guyana’s national grid through two floating power plants—one generating 36 MW on the Berbice River and another supplying 60 MW from the Demerara River. The vessels were contracted by the Government in 2024 as a temporary measure to strengthen electricity generation while Guyana’s delayed Gas-to-Energy Project is completed.
Guyana’s expanding energy sector is expected to drive increased demand for skilled engineers, technicians and other energy professionals. Karpowership said it remains committed to partnering with local stakeholders to help develop the workforce needed to meet the country’s future energy requirements and support its continued economic development.
