Career Fair for 1,000 Grand Bahama Students

FREEPORT, BAHAMAS – The Grand Bahama Department of Education, in conjunction with the Ministries of Education and Labour, will host a two-day career fair for 1,000 students in grades 9 to 12 at the Grand Lucayan Resort beginning May 19.

The announcement was made by Harcourt Brown, permanent secretary of the Ministry of Grand Bahama Affairs, at a press conference on Tuesday. Also present were Ivan Butler of the Ministry of Education and Bonnie Johnson of the Ministry of Labour.

The theme of the event is “Bridging the Gap Between Today’s Youth and Tomorrow’s Opportunities” and 21 organizations will be participating. Students will have the opportunity to learn about current and future career trends in both the public and private sectors.

Companies expected to participate include: AML Foods, Apiary programme, Local Organics Ltd., BAIC, Bahama Rock, BTVI, BTC, Buckeye Bahamas, Deloitte Bahamas, the Ministry of Labour, FOWLCO Ltd, Grand Bahama Airport Company, Grand Bahama Port Authority, Grand Bahama Utilities Company, Grand Bahama Power Company, Grand Bahama Shipyard, Keys Bahamas Realty, Quality Services, the Royal Bahamas Police Force and the Ministry of Tourism.

At the press conference, from left to right: Bonnie Johnson of the Ministry of Labour, Harcourt Brown, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Grand Bahamas, and Ivan Butler of the Ministry of Education.

(BIS Photo/Andrew Miller)