Belize’s Institute for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ITVET) is set to undergo a transformative $1.9 million rehabilitation project, aimed at bolstering its capacity to produce skilled professionals for the workforce. The initiative, announced by Minister of Education, Science & Technology, Oscar Requena, is funded through a collaborative effort between the Inter-American Development Bank and the Ministry of Education. The project will focus on renovating a building within the ITVET campus in Belize City, equipping it with two state-of-the-art laboratories: a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) lab and an engineering lab. These facilities are designed to prepare students for careers in the burgeoning blue and green economy sectors. Minister Requena emphasized the project’s potential to attract more young people, particularly women, to technical and vocational training, thereby addressing critical areas of national development. Additionally, the government is partnering with the Millennium Challenge Corporation to enhance infrastructure and equipment across ITVET institutions nationwide, ensuring the delivery of high-quality technical education. The initiative underscores Belize’s commitment to fostering a skilled workforce and empowering its youth with practical, career-oriented education.