Developing a highly skilled transit workforce for the Caribbean and CARICOM regions
Tailored for the Caribbean Region and South America
a key for a stable and skilled workforce
Training is key to build a strong mechanics base. Damera International is committed to developing a highly skilled workforce for the Caribbean and CARICOM regions, leveraging Canadian expertise to elevate the training of mechanics for bus and truck maintenance.
Properly trained mechanics are more efficient, effective, and safe in their work environment.
Lack of Advanced Competencies in Heavy Machinery Mechanics
Damera International is committed to developing a highly skilled workforce for the Caribbean and CARICOM regions, leveraging Canadian expertise to elevate the training of mechanics for bus and truck maintenance.
Specialized Training Program to Bridge the Skills Gap
Damera International, in partnership with Mississauga Bus, Coach, and Truck Repair (MBCT), offers an intensive hands-on training program tailored to prepare trainees for heavy machinery mechanics.
Through this program, students learn to work with the latest OEM diagnostic tools and repair procedures, gaining comprehensive skills in areas like engine rebuilding, transmission repair, and HVAC diagnostics.
Students will develop crucial administrative skills, such as job tracking and time management, to enhance their efficiency and accountability.
Over a six-month on-site training period, trainees will acquire the expertise needed to confidently diagnose and repair a wide range of issues they may encounter in the field, ensuring they are fully qualified to support transit operations in the Caribbean region.
The training program elevates mechanics' skills to a new level, offering formal instruction that strengthens their expertise. Damera sees this as essential to ensuring that transit agencies, along with other public and private organizations, have access to a reliable and highly skilled workforce.
Damera’s mechanics are in a constant state of training to keep them abreast of new technologies and methods for performing their profession.
Supporting CARICOM and South American Countries
Damera is committed to fostering partnerships with academic institutions across the CARICOM region to provide specialized training and skill development for mechanics and assemblers. By working with educational institutions, Damera aims to ensure that technicians are equipped with the latest knowledge, technologies, and methods in the industry, supporting a skilled workforce capable of meeting the demands of modern transit solutions.
We propose a strategic partnership between leading academic institutions in the Caribbean and South America and select institutions in Canada to establish an accredited training program for mechanics.
By creating a streamlined pathway to certification, this program will enable mechanics to acquire specialized skills, leading to higher-paying job opportunities and contributing to a skilled workforce that can support transit systems across the region.
Academic institutions consistently seek to expand their role and improve the quality and impact of their training programs. By enhancing participation in specialized partnerships and developing hands-on, industry-aligned curricula, these institutions aim to equip students with practical skills and relevant knowledge that meet the demands of evolving industries.
Damera International plays a pivotal role in bridging the knowledge and skills gap by partnering with Canadian academic institutions to deliver tailored training programs to the region.
Canadian institutions offer advanced university and college-level programs that equip engineers and mechanics with essential skills in heavy vehicle mechanics, diagnostics, and maintenance.
By partnering with these institutions, Damera International supports mechanics and transit agencies in CARICOM and South America, strengthening the technical expertise needed to maintain and expand public transit infrastructure.
Workforce Development Through Government-Backed Training Initiatives
Government involvement is essential in supporting this partnership to develop a skilled workforce for transit and public infrastructure. By formalizing the program, governments help ensure that the training aligns with national workforce and economic goals. This collaboration provides meaningful benefits: it creates employment opportunities, drives economic growth, and builds capacity across both individual countries and the broader Caribbean and South American regions.
By developing local talent, the program strengthens the economic foundation of each participating country and enhances the reliability of public transit systems, which are crucial for social and economic mobility. To successfully fulfill this mandate, collaboration among governments, educational institutions, and private sector partners is essential, as each entity brings unique resources and expertise that contribute to the program’s long-term focus and success.
Damera International is eager to establish these essential connections with government, academic institutions, and private sector partners to support transit agencies across the Caribbean and South America.
By fostering collaborative training initiatives, we aim to build a skilled workforce that meets the specific needs of regional transit systems, driving economic growth and enhancing public transportation reliability.