For many, pursuing a course with the Board of Industrial Training (BIT) is about gaining new knowledge. For sisters Tia and Tameira Forde, it was a strategic move to enhance their food business, T’s Delight & Catering Service.
Launched in November 2024, the business quickly gained a reputation for its diverse offerings, including grilled seafood such as salmon, snapper, and prawns. Recognizing the competitive nature of the food industry, the sisters decided to seek professional training and certification.
“Our business is probably about 95 percent complete. After finishing this course, we’ll pay more attention because we now have more knowledge,” Tameira shared with the Department of Public Information (DPI) during their graduation ceremony on Monday. The duo was among over 100 students who graduated from BIT that day.
Driven by their love for cooking, the Forde sisters understood that expanding their business required more than just passion. The Commercial Food Preparation program at BIT equipped them with essential skills, including pastry baking and food safety—crucial elements for a successful food venture.
Graduating with distinctions, Tia and Tameira faced challenges along the way. Attending day classes required adjustments to their business hours, often forcing them to work late into the evenings. Despite moments of doubt, their persistence paid off.
Tia expressed her intention to incorporate rice wine, a beverage she learned about during the program, to offer a unique option for their customers.
Both sisters expressed gratitude for the opportunity and encouraged other young entrepreneurs to explore skill-building courses to create new income streams.
In the past five years, over 13,000 Guyanese have received certificates in critical skills courses through BIT. Offerings include plumbing, carpentry, welding, and cosmetology, all of which enhance the marketability of BIT graduates in the workforce.
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