Career Advice From Local Professionals

The Ministry of Education and Youth, in collaboration with Public Higher Education Institutions, will be hosting a series of Tertiary Recruitment Drives in Kingston, Manchester and St. James. This to provide increased opportunities for Jamaicans to access tertiary-level education. More than eighteen higher education institutions are slated to be present at the events and according to Senior Education Officer in...

Under the Amber Utech Launchpad initiative, the University of Technology (UTech), in collaboration with the international technology company the Amber Group, will provide 100 technology-driven startup operators the funding, tools, and guidance required to help them launch and expand their companies within a span of 1,000 days. The Launchpad, which was officially unveiled in March, is seeking to be a...

The Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA International) is a global organization that connects its network of more than 4,300 female professionals from all sectors of the maritime industry around the world. Recently, Jamaica launched a National WISTA Association geared at fostering inclusivity for women in the local maritime sector.