“Preparing Our Future Workforce For Success”
History
During the month of June approximately 5000 new high school graduates will enter the Bahamian workforce in search of employment. For many this transition from the classroom to the workplace will be quite a challenge; not only because of the present economic climate, but sadly many former grads have confessed that school did not prepare them for the real world of work. The end result as I’m sure you have experienced, is that many new grads lack the hard and soft skills required to satisfactorily meet the needs of employers.
Determined to close this gap, in June 2010, Total Image Management & Communications through the generous donations of corporate sponsors - Bahamas First Insurance, Ministry of Youth Sports & Culture, RBC Finco, Bank of The Bahamas, Batelco, Colina, Doctors Hospital, Zonta Club of Nassau, Campbell Shipping, SKY Bahamas, Lighting Audio Visual & Rentals, The Counsellors, Danbrad/McDonalds, Greenway Landscape, Bahamas Welding & Fire, Felix Stubbs, Bright Light Ministries, The Movi Group, Jeffrey Lloyd, Gems Radio 105.9 FM, Andeaus Insurance and The Bahamas Humans Resources Development Association, launched the first annual Professional Edge For New Grads Career Readiness Program.
What Is The Purpose Of This Career Readiness Program?
Through strategic partnership with businesses, schools and the community our mission is: “To equip new grads with the skills, competencies, and behaviors required to bring immediate value to their employers and succeed in the workplace.”
Our Vision
Partnering with businesses, schools, and the community to prepare Bahamian students to enter and succeed in the real world of work.
Who Can Attend:
2011 graduates of the public school system who have obtain a 2.5 or higher grade point average
Cost:
Absolutely Free to Public School Participants
All Other Participants Pay $250.00
Workshop Dates and Times:
9:00 a.m -5:00 p.m.
June 29th & 30th 2011 – Sheraton Cable Beach
July 4th – 5th - Doctors Hospital Conference Room Dowdeswell Street
Download Registration form
***Registration Deadline Friday June 3rd, 2011
Space Is Limited - Early Registration Is Encouraged
Workshop Topics Include:
Career Planning & Finding The Perfect Fit
Resume Writing & Interviewing Skills
Self Management – Personal Vision, Values and Mission
Personal Branding
Customer Service Excellence
Setting Smart Goals
Time Management
Critical Thinking
Building Work Relationships - Interpersonal Skills
Entrepreneur Training: Steps to Starting Your Own Business
Work Ethics and Professionalism in the Workplace
How To Accept Constructive Criticism
Projecting a Positive, Polished Professional Image
Business Etiquette
Sharpen Your Business Writing
Conflict Resolution
Presentation Skills
Team Building
Dine Like A Diplomat
Money Management
Networking like a Pro
MEET OUR 2011 SPONSORS
Platinum Sponsor
Campbell Shipping Company Ltd
Gold Sponsor: BTC Bahamas
Breakfast Sponsor: Royal Bank
Bronze Sponsors:
Doctors Hospital
Societe Generale
Scotia Bank
Colina
DanBrad Ltd - McDonalds
Fidelity Bank
Bright Light Ministries
Sky Bahamas
Family Guardian
Meet Our Presenters/Trainers
Keynote: Senator Michael Pintard
Mr. Dionosio D'Aguilar
Past President
Bahamas Chambers of Commerce
CEO Super Wash and Bahamas Local
Mr. Greg Bethel
President
Fidelity Bank
Mrs. Beverly Saunders
Vice President
Training & Organization Development
Kerzner International
Mrs. Cyprianna Bethel
HR Manager
Central Bank of The Bahamas
Mr. Selvin Basden
HR Manager
Bank of The Bahamas
Ms. Duquesa Dean
Director
Concierge & Recreations Service, Cove & Reef
Kerzner International
Mr. Lester Cox
Leadership & Communications Consultant
Biggalife.net
Toastmasters Club 1600
TM Dwain Wallace (Past President)
TM Craig Ferguson (Immeadiate Past President)
TM Ernesto Góngora (President)
TM Charles Newbold.III (President Elect)
Mrs. Stacia Williams
Corporate Image & Personal Branding Consultant
Total Image Management & Communications Co. Ltd.
For More Information Contact:
Stacia Williams
Total Image Management & Communications Co. Ltd
Suite 7 Hillside Plaza, Thompson Blvd.
P. O. Box N-4112
Nassau, Bahamas
Tel: 242-325-5992 | Fax: 242-325-6597
e-mail. stacia@totalimagemanagement.com | web: totalimagemanagement.com |
staciawilliamsblog.com
