Minister of Education, Hon. Ronald Thwaites, is encouraging students
to choose their career path wisely in order to succeed in the world of
work.
He was addressing the National Career Development Conference held on
February 15 at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston.
Stating that "education is (the) doorway for career development,” the
Education Minister told the hundreds of students gathered that “while
you all won’t know what is it you want to do now, and you may change
your mind many times in the next few years, what must not change is
that ambition to do well for yourselves and community."
“Education remains the number one priority of your lives and if you are
hoping for a better future for yourselves and for your children…then
your dedication to the process of education, in whatever form it takes,
is the most important thing that you can possibly do,” he added.
He urged teachers and guidance counsellors to develop the skills that
are relevant and vital to the society, while encouraging the students to
always advance themselves academically in an effort to remain
competitive in the dynamic world of work.
“The truth of the present age is that very few people have one career
for the whole of their lifetime anymore...and, therefore, you should
seek the broadest level of engagement at your stage and open your mind
and relish the opportunities that are available to you,” he said.
The conference was held under the theme: ‘The Road to a Brighter
Future: Education, Employment and Economic Development’ and formed part
of activities observing National Career Awareness Week.
An initiative of the Education Ministry in collaboration with the Heart
Trust/NTA, National Career Development Awareness Week is being observed
from February 12 to 17.
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