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Learners are taught a variety of skills and disciplines in Art and Craft. The institution also does a number of academic subjects and activities to develop well rounded individuals.

Brief History of the Institution

Introduction

The Craft Production and Design Division was located at 237 Camp Street, Georgetown. It was established on January 1, 1978 as a separate Division, having evolved from the Community Development Division under the Ministry of Co-operatives Development Division under the Ministry of Co-operatives with Cde. Desmond Hoyte, S.C.,M.P., as Minister.

Over the years, the Division was sustained by funds provided by Central Government as well as generation of its own resources through a Revolving Fund. This division was transferred to the Ministry of Education on the 1^st January 1995.

What is the Craft Production & Design Division?

The Craft Production and Design Division of the Ministry of Education is primarily a remedial institution, which attracts young persons who might not have been able to complete their secondary education, due to challenges.

It is one of the Technical Vocational (TECH-VOC) Schools in Guyana that provides training for out of school youths and early school leavers. They are provided with craft skills by which they gain employment or become entrepreneurs.

Learners are taught a variety of skills and disciplines in Art and Craft. The institution also does a number of academic subjects and activities to develop well rounded individuals.

Objectives

Provide students with handicraft skills for the production of craft for the local and international market.
Utilize indigenous material and re-usable material for the production of craft.
Develop skills in design and layout using Computer-Aided design software to produce craft and promotional material
To implement occupational standards in skills training and to produce quality assured craft items.