NESC Auditorium, Ste. Madeline (9th October 2019) – The Rotary Club of Princes Town in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Point-a-Pierre, hosted a Student Career Day themed “Tech-work” for secondary students.
One hundred students gathered at the National Energy Skills Center Auditorium i St. Madeline to learn about the importance of following their passions, remaining focused, and exploring different career paths available in technical vocations. Princes Town West Secondary School, Princes town east secondary school, Cowen Hamilton Secondary, St. Stephen's College, Union Claxton Bay Senior Comprehensive, and Gasparillo Composite School attended.
The programme coordinated by the RCPT’s Vocational Services Director, Dr. Lindsey Aziz, inspired students through motivational presentations and speeches delivered by a panel of distinguished men and women who found great success from technical vocations. Ms. Nirupa Chatalal of MIC Institute of Technology, Mr. Rayber Bowen of NAMDEVCO, Mr. Ramesh Bhola of Bhola’s Auto, and Ms. Indira Ramroop of NESC provided students with safe advice and wise strategies for pursuing a career in hands-on work.
Rotary District 7030 Governor Trevor Blake gave the capstone address reminding students to follow their passions to be productive and proud members of their community. He emphasized, “Choosing a career is not a very simple thing and sometimes when we start we don’t always find what we really want to do, and what is our life passion. However, it is important as young people with their entire lives ahead of them that you begin thinking now, and think broadly. Today you have information at your fingertips so use this technology to explore the broad spectrum of worthwhile endeavors. Information and communication technology provides us with vast vistas to determine what we really could be doing, and how we can lead productive lives of benefit to our society. Develop a passion for learning and be persistent. What is good for one person may not be for you. Do what you are passionate about. Find the career that brings the greatest joy and success will follow.”
The presentations were punctuated by the music of distinguished young Master Kyle Ali who delighted the crowd on the steel pan.
Booths also present with give-aways and information included Environmental Management Authority, MIC Institute of Technology, and the NESC.
