ExxonMobil Reaffirms Commitment To STEM Education And Sustainable Development In Guyana

ExxonMobil has reiterated its commitment to supporting sustainable development and strengthening STEM education in Guyana through a series of partnerships and long-term initiatives.

Speaking at Tuschen Secondary School on Friday, Alistair Routledge said the company, together with co-venturers Hess Corporation and CNOOC Guyana, continues to invest in programmes aimed at creating sustainable and lasting developmental impact across the country.

Routledge explained that ExxonMobil Guyana has been collaborating with organizations such as Recover Guyana and the Ministry of Education through initiatives including Project FLOW, which focuses on improving access to clean drinking water in schools while reducing plastic waste.

According to Routledge, the company is also working closely with the education ministry to expand science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) learning opportunities nationwide. This includes teacher training programmes designed to help educators deliver more practical and engaging STEM instruction in classrooms.

Earlier this year, ExxonMobil launched the Guyana STEM initiative, described as a major investment aimed at strengthening STEM education from the primary school level through tertiary education.

Routledge noted that the initiative will support the establishment of a dedicated STEM centre at University of Guyana, envisioned as a hub for STEM development, educator support, and ongoing scientific learning across the country.

“We’re super excited to advance that project in parallel with the Greater Guyana Initiative to bring enhancements to the education system for science, technology, engineering and math,” Routledge said during his address.

As part of the programme, STEM kits are already being distributed to schools throughout Guyana to encourage hands-on learning and improve student engagement in science and technology subjects.

The remarks came during the commissioning ceremony of the FLOW water purification system at Tuschen Secondary School, a project aimed at promoting clean water access and environmental sustainability within schools.