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Tertiary Students 16 years + Can Now Apply for the TCI National Internship and Apprentice Program  

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#TurksandCaicos, March 12, 2023 – The Employment Services Department understands the majority of our students are entering tertiary education at the age of 16 years. In order to not exclude or deprive our youth of such a wonderful opportunity, the age requirement for the 2nd TCI National Internship and Apprentice Program has been amended as follows:

  • Applicants must be 16 years+

The following requirements remain:

  • Must provide a tertiary transcript/degree (college/university)
  • Must provide proof of legal status (Islander Status Card or B.O.T.C Passport)
  • Must provide Resume & Cover Letter

As a bonus to the program, participants will also engage in a number of personal development workshops and trainings. Areas such as Branding, Self-Actualization, Mindfulness, Productivity, Connecting the Dots and many more will be address in these sessions.

The Employment Services Department encourages ALL (Turks and Caicos Islanders/BOTC) students and graduates abroad and local to register for the program.

Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeiNLQUcQrS2d8Jt8_sovVYLC2Sj6668jBAUD9pFJ4cIaXjvg/viewform

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Hon. Rachel M. Taylor, Minister of Education and Director of Education, Mr. Edgar Howell attending the 48th COHSOD Education Meeting in Trinidad and Tobago

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FROM THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

YOUTH, SPORTS, AND CULTURE

 

 

Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, 25th October 2024 – The Hon. Rachel M. Taylor, Minister of Education, is representing the Turks and Caicos Islands at the 48th meeting of the Council for Human and Social Development (COHSOD) focused on Education, taking place on October 24-25, 2024, in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.

The COHSOD Education Meeting brings together ministers of education, policy makers, and stakeholders from various Caribbean nations to discuss critical issues affecting education across the region. This year’s agenda includes enhancing educational frameworks, promoting inclusive education, and integrating technology into learning environments.

Minister Taylor is committed to advancing educational initiatives that align with the goals of equitable and quality education for all. During the meeting, she aims to discuss the Turks and Caicos Islands’ successful strategies and explore collaborative opportunities with fellow ministers to address common challenges in education.

“I am cherishing the opportunity to engage with my counterparts and exchange ideas that will enable us to better serve our students,” said Minister Taylor. “Together, we can create innovative solutions that will strengthen our educational systems across the Caribbean.”

The meeting provides an important platform for advocating policies that foster collaboration and implementation of effective educational practices. Updates from the meeting will be shared following the conclusion of the event.  This meeting follows the Transforming Education Symposium held in Grand Cayman earlier this month.

For more information, please contact the Policy and Planning Unit in the Ministry of Education – (649)338-3134

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Work on Holmes Rock Junior High School Nearing Completion

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From: Bahamas Information Services
October 24, 2024
GRAND BAHAMA, The Bahamas –– Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry for Grand Bahama and Member of Parliament for West Grand Bahama and Bimini, Kingsley Smith, toured Holmes Rock Junior High School to assess its progress, October 21, 2024.
The project, which is nearing completion, is expected to be finished by the end of the year.  According to Smith, the cafeteria — included as an additional feature — will also serve as a hurricane shelter, and spans 5,500 sq ft.  It can accommodate 200 persons and will be equipped with cooking facilities, separate male and female bathrooms with showers, an open space for cots, and a generator — all of which enhance its suitability to serve the community in the event of a hurricane.  
(BIS Photos/Lisa Davis)

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Sandals Foundation Boosts Caribbean Education with USD $110,000 in Scholarships and School Upgrades  

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Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands As the new school year gets underway, the Sandals Foundation is reinforcing its commitment to education across the Caribbean with an investment of approximately USD $110,000. This significant contribution supports scholarships, infrastructure improvements, teacher training, and the distribution of essential school supplies, ensuring that students across the region have the resources they need to succeed.

Through its Care for Kids Scholarship Programme, the foundation has awarded nearly USD $70,000 this year, benefiting 42 secondary and tertiary students as they pursue their academic dreams in 2024. The programme not only provides financial assistance but also offers a holistic support system, covering medical expenses and housing, while connecting students with mentors who guide and support them throughout their educational journey. This comprehensive approach ensures that students are equipped with the tools they need to succeed.

“We believe that education is more than just a gateway to knowledge—it’s a lifeline to hope and opportunity,” said Heidi Clarke, Executive Director of the Sandals Foundation. “Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of watching these scholarships change lives in ways that are truly inspiring. I’ve seen students grow into successful professionals, and I’ve witnessed how our infrastructure upgrades, teacher training, and school supplies have created environments where children can flourish.”

“The recent installation of a water filtration system, an artificial surface for the play area in our early childhood division and the construction of multiple benches around the school are a few of the investments that the Sandals Foundation has made for us. The expansion of our farming project remains one of the major focus areas for our children to receive training in composting and food security,” Garland noted.

Grade six student of the institution, Khyrie Lewis shared, “for all my years I have seen the Sandals Foundation team showing support for the school and us as students. This has become personal for me as the supplies of educational material has provided for me learning material that my parents would not necessarily have been able to afford.”

For Sandals Foundation ambassador, Entertainment playmaker Shanice Maxwell “I have travelled to different islands here in the Turks and Caicos with the Sandals Foundation to give back to our communities. Being able to experience the gratitude from the students and the administrators help to make volunteering a way of life for me and many other ambassadors. The back to school initiative in North Caicos has been the most impacting for me with more than 300 students from every school on the island receiving back packs and school supplies.”

The foundation’s academic efforts are aligned with the philanthropic organization’s investment in the region’s education sector – providing resources and creating holistic learning environments for students young and old.

 

 

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