“Pursuing Purposeful and Profitable Productivity” will be this year’s theme for the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) 2008 Career Expo which is slated to begin on Monday, February 18.

Coordinator of the Career Expo and Guidance Counselor Reverend Keith Lewis said in a GIS Radio Report that the Career Expo is an opportunity to expose the students, particularly the senior students, to the world of work.

 “The Career Expo will give our students a chance to see and hear of the wide range of possibilities for employment within the BVI, the region and the world,” he said.

He added that this event will assist, particularly the third form students, in choosing a career and selecting the appropriate programme for their senior years.

Director of the BVI International Finance Centre Lorna Smith said that they are delighted to be one of the sponsors of this event. 

She said that the success of BVI’s international offerings is “the human capital that is involved” and that it is important that young people know the opportunities that exist.

The event, which is also being sponsored by the BVI Banking Association, will begin with an opening ceremony at the Elmore Stoutt High School on Monday at 8:40 a.m. Smith will deliver remarks and Minister for Education and Culture Andrew Fahie will declare the Career Expo open.  The guest speaker will be Broderick Penn, Director of Investment Business at the Financial Service Commission.

The five-day event will continue with a Financial Industry Expo on Tuesday, February 19 when careers in the areas of banking, insurance shipping, investment and other disciplines will be promoted.

On Wednesday, February 20, students will benefit from presentations on approximately 16 different careers found within the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, Her Majesty’s Customs, communications, fire and rescue, social development, and sports therapy.

The Career Expo will continue on Thursday, February 21 with the Colleges and University Fair. Approximately 20 universities and colleges are expected to participate in this recruitment drive.

The event will culminate on Friday, February 22 with a talent showcase by members of staff and students of the ESHS.  The event is organised by the New Horizon’s Guidance and Counselling Department of the ESHS.

The ESHS is inviting parents and guardians to come out and support the 2008 Career Expo and the students as they prepare for their future.

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