Opportunity and Career Planning

You may be a new student, but it is necessary to lay the foundation for your professional life from now. Employers are looking for students who have achieved academic excellence and have practical working experience. At UWI there are many opportunities available in order to achieve the practical skills which will inevitably offer you a wider range of career options when you graduate. For example, SAS offers the following services and programmes:

Career Advice Programme (CAP)

This programme has been designed to provide information and advice to students from year one to final year on Career Planning and Development.

CAP workshops are held on Thursday afternoons' from 2:30-3:30 p.m. You can attend only one session.
If you are interested, you are required to indicate which session you would like to attend. Register at Student Advisor Services any time between Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

UWI Co-operative Training Programme (CTP)

Undergraduate students are encouraged to participate in a one year internship programme. The programme provides students with work experience placement in an organization related to their area of academic specialization. The CTP is an opportunity for students to acquire structured exposure to the world of work. You can apply to be part of this programme in your second year.

World of Work Programme (WOW)

Plan for your future career. The World of Work programme is a seminar series and Career Fair designed to prepare graduating students to enter the work environment. As a new student, you will be able to attend the Career Fair on the first day and obtain information from companies and meet their recruiters.

Computer Aided Career Guidance Facility

Located at the Student Services, this facility helps students make informed and realistic decisions about their working lives.

Mentorship Programme

This programme pairs UWI students with UWI alumni in a range of organisations providing information, advice and hands on experience.