In order to take advantage of the many jobs that will rise to the surface, clever candidates will do the research to identify roles that are best suited to their academic achievements. While the oil and gas industry is an obvious space for engineers, chemists, and geologists (just naming a few) to find employment, there are other sectors as well. For example, the country’s vast geography also allows for numerous opportunities in agriculture and aquaculture.
Career opportunities within the top 3 industries in Guyana
Having recently discovered petroleum just off its shores, Guyana is set to become one of the emerging markets in the Caribbean region of economic note. With this discovery comes international attention around the areas of investment and development. And with this boom in activity, an equally serious amount of attention will be paid to modern industries such as Information Communication and Technology, making Guyana a land ideal for those in the job hunting market.
To highlight this, the following is a small list of the important industries with a brief descriptor on them.
1. Jobs in Agriculture
Both Traditional (sugar and rice) and Non-Traditional (Organic products, Fresh fruit, and vegetables, Plantains and tubers) areas are ripe for development. With the untouched land free of chemicals, Guyana is positioned to see a rise in the Agriculture sector, which makes up almost 30% of its Domestic GDP. Food scientists, farmers, and trade specialists are but a few roles likely to come into demand. With this kind of development, one can also predict a need for processing and product development with the canning, drying, and preserving of foods for new and exciting local products.
2. Aquaculture
Seafood and associated sub-sectors within this area of economic development have recently been bolstered by new Guyanese trade agreements with US and UK markets. Now that Guyana has accessed its maritime exclusive economic zone (EEZ) as well as fisheries within the Atlantic Ocean, we are set to see a rise in Processing and By-product development in this sector as well. Prawns, and other high-demand products (although low in yield) will give the Guyanese market some leverage in the trade. Again we can anticipate a need for product innovation in this space where creative manufacturers can find footing.
3. Jobs in ICT and Technology
The country has already rolled-out 3G and 4G networks and American, as well as Indian advisers/ officials, are urging the Guyanese government to remove barriers that prevent the creation of small business in the private sector, especially for foreign investors. Hardware development and software designers, strategists, and technicians will find a lot of opportunities here. Retail, service industries and other services will support the infrastructure currently being developed within the country, making more space for candidates to find work.
Guyana as an emerging economic market in the Caribbean demonstrates the high demand for varied and skilled labor within the region. Though small and less influential than Euro-Asian, Middle Eastern, and African blocks, the Caribbean is exercising its full potential with its industries giving rise to a host of jobs for its talented working population. There are many other industries than the above-mentioned three. All candidates need to do is identify those opportunities to read and follow economic journals that make mention of Guyana’s growth.
Business news sources via export.gov and guyanatimesgy.com
