Raphael Joseph has a new outlook on life after taking advantage of the programmes offered by the Board of Industrial Training (BIT).

A BIT release reported Joseph as saying that his life was permanently changed after a chance contact with one of the BIT officers who was on a mission to encourage persons to take advantage of the board’s training programmes.

The Region Three resident stated that the meeting convinced him to consider the numerous opportunities that would be accessible to him once he completed the programme, the release said. This included the possibility of advancing his position at Halliburton LMP. Taking the plunge he opted to enrol in the agency’s Welding and Fabrication programme.

According to the release, the man was happy to subsequently report that “his experience was nothing short of extraordinary” and praised the outstanding job done by the lecturer who he said taught each student at their own pace. This, he said, “inspired him to work harder to attain his goals and make his lecturer proud.”

Joseph plans to become an entrepreneur and establish a welding company, through which he feels he can contribute to the country’s development by bidding on government projects. But for now he intends to pursue certification in the agency’s Heavy-Duty Equipment Operation (HDEO) and Barbering programmes, the release said.

Meanwhile, according to the statement, he had some words of encouragement for anyone interested in the programmes offered by BIT. “The BIT courses are essentially valuable since the knowledge and skills gained will act as a stepping stone for you to create a brighter future for yourself and loved ones,” he was quoted as saying.