The upcoming University of Guyana’s 2023 Open Day and Job Fair will see several top private and public sector companies throwing their support behind the initiative.
Last Friday during a simple ceremony at the Office of the Vice-Chancellor, Turkeyen Campus, telephone giant, GTT Inc. cemented its participation by handing over a sponsorship cheque of USD $2000.00 towards the hosting of the event.
The 60-year-old institution will be hosting its Annual Open Day and Job Fair on tomorrow, April 20-22, 2023, at Turkeyen Campus and next Friday, April 28, 2023, at Tain Campus (Berbice), under the theme, ‘Advancing Local Content Priorities: Maximising Opportunities’.
At the ceremony, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Guyana, Prof. Paloma Mohamed Martin said: “This year’s Open Day and Job Fair has an innovative aspect to it, as the team at the Department of Events, Conferences and Communication (DECC) has added a job fair aspect…We have industry companies, mining companies, building companies, construction companies, and many more coming on board to offer internship and job opportunities”.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor Prof. Emanuel Cummings, with responsibility for Academic Engagement, thanked GTT Inc. for its support noting that it will enhance the development of UG’s human resource development as well as benefit the students and the entire University.
In handing over the cheque to UG’s Vice-Chancellor, GTT Inc.’s Project Coordinator, Sean Pemberton said: “GTT Inc. as a company would like to give back to our community and give back to the University. Especially since we know the University of Guyana has the largest academic population in the country.”
Pemberton, who is also UG’s 2021/22 Valedictorian added: “I’m also pleased to inform you that in addition to the lavish donation of USD 2000 GTT has promised to sponsor, full internet coverage, SMS marketing and radio coverage throughout the Open Day and Job Fair period.”
Several other companies have confirmed their participation in the event and will be providing job, training and internship opportunities, with some of these conducting on site interviews, these include: Guy Stock Exchange, Ministry of Natural Resources, Baker Hughes Guy., TechnipFMC, Ansa Mc Al, AGM Inc., CNOOC, Ministry of Public Service, NAREI, One Guyana Agriculture Inc., United Nations, Guyana Defence Force, SMB Offshore, MBW Energy Support Ser., John Fernandes Ltd, GTT, Ministry of Labour, Beharry Group of Companies, Banks DIH Limited, SLB, ExxonMobil, Guy Logistics and Sup. Serv., Halliburton, United Emergency Medical, Accountancy Training Medical, Demerara Distillers Ltd, Georgetown Technical Institute, Guyana Industrial Training Centre, Saipem Guyana Offshore Construction, and Guyana Beverage Inc.
The Open Day and Job Fair 2023 will return to in-person engagement but with a number of exciting innovations, including live-streaming of the event on UG’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/uniofguyana/ and UG Broadcasting Service: https://broadcasting.uog.edu.gy. Edited recordings of the event will be posted on UG’s website: https://uog.edu.gy.
The event will feature two main aspects – an Open Day, which will allow all potential University students an opportunity to explore the 150+ programmes being offered and learn about various career paths directly from Faculty and students, and a Job Fair component which will provide information on job and internship opportunities being offered by top local and international organisations who will be present to connect with current UG students, alumni and the general public.
Students and the general public are invited to participate in the two events which will be open to the public from 10 am to 4 pm daily. Admission is free.
Tomorrow the Turkeyen Campus will host information sessions that will allow persons to engage with representatives of the various university departments. April 21 and 22, there will be Job Seminars featuring keynote presentations and panel discussions involving industry experts from the public and private sectors. Interested persons, especially those seeking to enter the job market, are encouraged to attend and engage with the experts.
Next Friday, April 28 the Tain Campus will host information sessions for potential students, and companies will be conducting interviews for jobs and training opportunities.
