The GARD Center with sponsorship from the European Union with be holding several courses for Youth between the ages of 17 – 35 years, starting in June and July 2018.

A course in Basic Baking and Decorating will begin on Monday, 2 July, and will run for thirteen (13) weeks.  Learn the art of:

• Bread making
• Buns (Sweet and Savory)
• Cakes
• Pastries
• Decorating (Icing and Ganash)

Training sessions will also include:

• Remedial Math and English
• Life Skills (developing self-confidence; managing conflict; resume writing, and lots more)
• Information Technology

Registration:  Ongoing
Fee: $50.00 (non-refundable)
Valid photo ID

 

Professional Bar and Beverage Service will begin on Monday, 25 June, 2018, and will run for twelve (12) weeks.   Learn about:

• Bar Etiquette
• Wine Appreciation
• Mixology
• Beer
• Responsible Alcohol Service

Training sessions will also include:

• Remedial Math and English
• Life Skills (developing self-confidence; managing conflict; resume writing, and lots more)
• Information Technology

Registration:  Ongoing
Fee: $50.00 (non-refundable)
Valid photo ID

 

Agriculture Training will begin in July 2018, and will run for fourteen (14) weeks.

Topics to be covered will include:

• Small Ruminant Production (sheep, goats)
• Integrated Pest Management
• Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)
• Soil Management
• Crop Production
• Farm Management

Training sessions will also include:

• Remedial Math and English
• Life Skills (developing self-confidence; managing conflict; resume writing, and lots more)
• Information Technology

Registration:  Ongoing
Fee: $50.00 (non-refundable)
Valid photo ID

 

Our Information Communication Technology course will begin in July and run for twelve (12) weeks.  Topics to be covered include:

• Parts of a computer
• Microsoft Office
• Basic Web Design
• Basic Computer Repair
• Manipulating and Maneuvering the Web
• Setting up a business in ICT

Training sessions will also include:

• Remedial Math and English
• Life Skills (developing self-confidence; managing conflict; resume writing, and lots more)
• Information Technology

Registration:  Ongoing
Fee: $50.00 (non-refundable)
Valid photo ID

 

Additional Courses on Offer are:

Beekeeping.  Learn:

• Management of bees
• Parts of the hive
• Bee box construction
• Equipment for beekeeping
• Developing colonies from swarms

This eight (8) week training course is scheduled to begin in late June.

Tentative Venue:  Agricultural Extension Division (Kentish Road)

Time:  4pm – 7pm (3 nights a week)

Registration:  Ongoing
Fee: $50.00 (non-refundable)
Valid photo ID

 

Also available is an eight (8) week Soap Making course.  Learn:

• The Science of Soap making
• Soap making techniques
• Health Benefits of natural soaps
• Marketing, Promotion and Packaging of products

Training sessions will also include:

• Remedial Math and English
• Life Skills (developing self-confidence; managing conflict; resume writing, and lots more)
• Information Technology

Registration:  Ongoing
Fee: $50.00 (non-refundable)
Valid photo ID