What it is and where are the opportunities

STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. STEM education develops problem-solving, critical thinking, technical skills, and innovation. These skills support careers across energy, engineering, digital technology, manufacturing, agriculture, health, and low-carbon development. In Guyana, STEM is central to workforce development, national competitiveness, and preparing young people for emerging and future industries.

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ExxonMobil Guyana has collaborated with Volunteer Youth Corps to fund after-school STEM programs for students in Grades 7 to 11. These programs include lessons, workshops, STEM seminars, and robotics activities delivered across multiple schools, benefiting hundreds of students annually.

Through a partnership with the Guyana Council of Organisations for Persons with Disabilities (GCOPD), ExxonMobil Guyana supports STEM and robotics clubs in Special Education Needs schools. These programs expose children to technology, coding, life skills, and critical thinking. Robotics showcases and STEM exhibitions allow students to practise and demonstrate skills, increasing national visibility and engagement in STEM fields.

Through the Greater Guyana Initiative, ExxonMobil Guyana and its partners support science and engineering education at the University of Guyana. This includes constructing academic facilities, hosting annual Regional Accelerator for STEM Students’ Readiness (RASSR) camps for students from all regions, and strengthening tertiary-level STEM education.

GGI is also strengthening Guyana’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system through long-term investments in infrastructure, curriculum modernization, and instructor training. Working with the Ministry of Education and the Council for TVET, GGI supports upgraded facilities aligned with internationally recognised Caribbean Association of National Training Authorities (CANTA) and National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) standards in high-demand areas such as electrical installation and welding. Workshop upgrades have been supported at Linden, New Amsterdam, Leonora, and Mahaicony Technical Institute.

Additionally, under a GGI-supported initiative, 26 new National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) certified instructors were trained, increasing occupational safety and technical training capacity and strengthening STEM and technical learning environments across multiple sectors.

SBM Offshore Guyana operates a STEM Scholarship Program that initially focused on Indigenous women and has expanded to include all Guyanese women and girls pursuing STEM studies at the University of Guyana, Guyana Technical Institute, and Guyana Industrial Training Centre. The scholarship covers tuition, books, accommodation, transportation, and allowances. Applications are submitted online, with selection based primarily on academic performance.

SBM Offshore Guyana also offers Graduate Engineers Programs and Trainee Technician Programs for young Guyanese, focused on building industry-relevant technical and professional skills aligned with energy, engineering, and vocational careers.

The Innovation Challenge executed by the Office of the Prime Minister’s Industry and Innovation Unit and supported by SBM Offshore Guyana is an annual 48 to 72 hour coding hackathon. It targets young Guyanese tech talents, typically ages 17 to 37, and focuses on technology driven solutions for sectors such as Health, Safety, Security, and Environment.

STEM Guyana is a national initiative implemented with the Ministry of Education. It provides STEM and robotics training for youth, including out-of-school youth, across Regions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 10. The program includes robotics, coding, basic technology skills, hands-on science education, certification of robotics coaches, and support for STEM clubs in schools.

The Ministry of Education hosts a biennial National Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) fair bringing together students from primary through tertiary levels across all education districts. The three day event features interactive exhibits, hands-on workshops, and student projects addressing real world problems, promoting sustainability, entrepreneurship, and technology driven thinking.

In 2025, the Government of Guyana launched the National TVET Policy 2025–2035 to align workforce development with labour market demand. The policy prioritises STEM-related trades and technical competencies linked to oil and gas, digital technology, agriculture, and low-carbon development. It supports strengthening TVET institutions, improving training quality and relevance, expanding opportunities for persons with disabilities, and promoting equitable access and gender inclusion.

The Government of Guyana commissioned the St. George’s School of Sciences, the country’s first secondary school dedicated to scientific learning, digital tools, and advanced STEM curricula.

Government initiatives such as the Guyana Digital School and the Guyana Learning Channel expand access to science and technology education through online platforms and broadcast media for learners of all ages.