Trinidad and Tobago Government News: Outgoing Scholars Symposium



Outgoing Scholars Symposium

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24 October, 2011 02:22:00

 

October 21, 2011
Media Invitation
Tuesday 25th October, 2011
8:30 am
The Ballroom, Trinidad Hilton and Conference Centre
St. Ann’s
As we continue to face global economic challenges, having the required human
talent is central to the overall strategy for sustainable development. Education
as a means of development remains a priority of the Government of Trinidad and
Tobago and the Government’s A Level Scholar Programme is one mechanism for
assisting with talent development. By awarding scholarships, the Government is
encouraging persons to further their education and providing graduates who will
continue building a foundation for an intelligent and a creative economy.
In order to prepare scholars for tertiary studies, awardees have been invited to
attend a symposium designed to ease the transition from high school to the
pressures of university and help them to understand the scholarship process. The
Honourable Carolyn Seepersad-Bachan, Minister of Public Administration will
address the scholars and Georgina Terry, Motivational Coach will manage an
interactive session with the scholar and their parent/guardian on University –
Making Conscious Choices and also for Parents/Guardians – Understanding
Changing Roles.  The Scholarships and Advanced Training Division will also
provide information on legal obligations and tips on managing finances. This
introduction is part of the support programme offered by the Scholarships and
Advanced Training Division to scholars for the length of their scholarship
period.
The media are cordially invited to cover this event.  For further information,
please contact Ms Natasha Williams or Ms Anna Lisa Gore at extensions 2083 and
2084
Natasha Ramnauth
Ministry of Public Administration
Director: Corporate Communications Division