By Zoila Palma: Today, the Department of the Environment (DOE), through the National Ozone Unit, awarded 12 scholarships under the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC) Scholarship Programme.
The recipients are enrolled in RAC programmes at ITVETs in Belize City, Orange Walk, and Stann Creek, and will receive support for the 2026–2027 academic year, including tuition, a toolbox of servicing tools, and personal protective equipment.
Three of the twelve recipients are female trainees, marking a step toward greater participation of women in the RAC sector.
The ceremony coincided with World Ozone Day, observed annually on September 16. This year’s theme, “Global Action for a Cooler Planet,” marks ten years of sustainable cooling efforts under the Kigali Amendment.
The DOE said the scholarships reflect Belize’s ongoing transition toward lower-global-warming-potential refrigerants and more efficient cooling technologies, which requires a pipeline of skilled technicians.
Through the programme, the DOE said it is investing in the next generation of RAC professionals to help promote safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible cooling practices going forward.
The twelve scholarship recipients are Zadiel Dias, Patrick Zetina, Samuel Alamilla, Brandon Ysaguirre, Gerardo Magana, Milcar Ku, Rilma Urbina, Edwardo Coc, Cierra Teck, Jahleel Flowers, Erwin Colon, and Dorda Castillo.
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By Zoila Palma: Today, the Department of the Environment (DOE), through the National Ozone Unit, awarded 12 scholarships under the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC) Scholarship Programme. The recipients are enrolled in RAC programmes at ITVETs in Belize City, Orange Walk, and Stann Creek, and will receive support for the 2026–2027 academic year, including tuition,
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