GARD Center Accreditation
Discussions on Caribbean Vocational Qualifications (CVQ) with emphasis placed on the GARD Center becoming accredited as a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) facility were held recently. The GARD
GARD Center GATE Partnership
Ministry of Broadcasting, Telecommunications, Science & Technology The partnership with this ministry in the Government Assisted Technology Endeavour (GATE) program has materialized. A partnership was officially established with a MOU
The Exceptional Hospitality Executive Provisioner (EHEP)
This is a new and exciting course which is being offered exclusively by the GARD Center through the Antigua and Barbuda Hospitality Training Institute. This course though previously offered by
Success Story
The Caribbean Youth Empowerment Program II (CYEP) sponsored by the International Youth Foundation and funded by the United States Agency for Internal Development (USAID) has recently been completed and with
Weaving and Textile Course
This course is now in full swing! The students are enjoying the practical course and are hands-on from winding the warp to creating their own patterns on their looms. Spinning
Business Development Unit – Refreshed!
The Business Development Unit, very recently received a ‘face-lift’ with a colourful new wall and lovely artwork donated by a Friend of The Center. Pictured below is the Business Development
Additional Recognition for the GARD Center
On Friday, 1 November 2013, during the 32nd Independence Ceremony of the Nation of Antigua and Barbuda, the Executive Director of the GARD Center, Mrs. Roberta Williams received the Grand Officer
GARD Center – Caribbean Youth Empowerment Program (CYEP) Graduation Ceremony
GARD Center – Caribbean Youth Empowerment Program (CYEP) Graduation Ceremony was held on Thursday, 24 October, 2013, at the Ebenezer Methodist Church on St. Mary’s Street, St. John’s. This celebrated the completion
Additional Training for GARD Center Trainees
Six trainees from the GARD Center had an opportunity for further training when they were accepted into Sandals Cooperation University Hospitality Training Programme. Aldina Whyte, Merlisa Harris, Shauna Spencer, Kimmeisha
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Changing Young Lives in Antigua Chronicle
The Antigua Chronicle is currently running a series of four articles, highlighting some of our trainees and the companies who work with us to provide internship and job placement. Be sure