‘Innovative IT Solutions’ assist ambitious UG student

Georgetown: With the aim of improving the lives of Guyanese, Innovative IT Solutions (IITS) has donated a printer and a laptop bag to a University of Guyana student and has promised to support him throughout his academic journey.

Recently, a staffer from the company, Pravesh Rajcoomar presented the items to Wenston Mingo at the company’s Lot 316 East Street, Georgetown head office.

IITS, a company specialized in computer repairs, security cameras, point of sale and networking recently opened its door to the public and has pledged to assist those in need in whatever way it can. 

When Mingo’s story was highlighted by Social Activist, Mark Benschop, the management of the computer store immediately decided to chip in and help out the 17-year-old, who was selling bottled water on the pavement despite excelling at the Caribbean Examination Council.

Mingo’s picture appeared on Benschop’s social media page a few months ago and since then, he has been getting outstanding support.

After the photograph went viral, the teen was offered a job—the youngster did not quit there. In fact, Mingo impressed many persons when he enrolled into the University of Guyana to further his studies in the field of business.

To do this, he needed a few items, including a laptop which will be donated to him by Sueria Manufacturing Inc.

“This is a young man who is ambitious and we are committed to helping those kinds of persons. He has shown that no matter what the circumstances are, he will work towards his goals to becoming successful and we are happy to help him in his journey,” IITS’s management said.

In an interview with the youngster, he expressed his gratitude to the persons who have helped him thus far.

“I am very grateful to these persons because I don’t have to buy all these things,” he said while adding that his faith in humanity has been restored.

“It is amazing to see so many persons coming forward to assist me, some of whom I have never seen before.”   

The youngster said that he was forced to sell bottled water after he failed to secure a job. Mingo explained that he sent out numerous applications and having waited for a while, his only other alternative was to sell water. His plan was to save a little money daily and then register to start his studies.