Over 200 women are expected to benefit directly from the Women in Energy job fair and supplier workshop to be held in Guyana on April 10 and 11, organizers said. The event is supported by SBM Offshore Guyana.
Speaking with OilNOW on March 18, Filisha Duke, Chairwoman of Women in Energy Guyana (WIEG), stated: “This year’s job fair and supplier workshop is expected to attract over 300 participants, with a strong focus on female engagement.”
She said they anticipate over 70% female attendance. “The initiative is specifically designed to create access and visibility for women across both employment and supply chain opportunities within the energy sector.”
The event, to be held at the World Trade Centre in Georgetown, aims to create access and visibility for women across employment and supply chain opportunities in the energy sector.
Duke said the event will benefit women seeking jobs as well as entrepreneurs looking to position their businesses within the oil and gas value chain. “We anticipate that over 200 women will benefit directly from the combined job fair and supplier development sessions.”
She said participating companies are actively recruiting for technical, operational, administrative, and support roles, including logistics, offshore support, health, safety and environment (HSE), and project coordination. Adding, “We are encouraging companies to actively consider female candidates for these roles.”
The supplier workshop will host 30–50 female-owned businesses, ranging from early-stage to growth-stage. The sessions are designed to help participants understand compliance, standards, and how to position themselves for contracts within the sector.
Duke outlined barriers women continue to face, including perception gaps around technical roles, challenges in meeting procurement requirements, and limited access to financing. The event intends to address these by providing direct access to employers, practical supplier development training, exposure to real opportunities, and a platform to build confidence and readiness.
Post-event support will include structured follow-ups with participating companies, mentorship through WIEG, access to training resources, and continued inclusion in networking and business matchmaking opportunities.
“This initiative directly supports Guyana’s local content framework by ensuring that women are not left behind in the country’s fastest growing sector,” Duke said. She stated that increasing female participation strengthens the industry by expanding the talent pool, driving diversity, supporting inclusive economic growth, and building a more resilient local supply chain.
Women in Energy have emphasized that the event is part of a longer-term ecosystem of support aimed at delivering a more inclusive, sustainable, and competitive energy sector in Guyana.
