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Connecting Leaders of Tomorrow: UWI/RBL World of Work 2024

For Release Upon Receipt - May 22, 2024

St. Augustine


St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago, May 22, 2024 - If asked, students at the recently concluded Republic Bank Limited (RBL) WOW Cocktail and Networking Reception may say that they found the experience to be incredibly valuable as it wasn't just about mingling but presented a real opportunity to make meaningful connections and jumpstart their careers which was essentially the goal.  Held on Thursday, 21st March 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the JFK Auditorium at The University of the West Indies (The UWI) St. Augustine Campus, students were able to practice their networking skills, receive valuable feedback from company networkers, and refine their approach to making impactful connections, all while engaging with industry professionals from over fifteen (15) organisations in a relaxed setting.  

Throughout the evening, participants embraced the learning component of the event, actively engaging in conversations, exchanging business cards, and navigating the room with confidence. By fostering connections and providing valuable learning opportunities, events like these play a crucial role in preparing the next generation of leaders for success in the professional world.

 

[L-R] Director, Division of Student Services and Development (DSSD) Dr Deirdre Charles, Ms Kathy-Ann Lewis, Manager Careers, Co-Curricular and Community Engagement, Division of Student Services and Development and Ms. La Toya George, Manager- Head Office, Group Human Resource at the WOW 2024 Cocktail and Networking Reception.

 

Networkers interacting with young professionals at the WOW 2024 Cocktail and Networking Reception.

 

A packed JFK Auditorium during round 1 of networking at the WOW 2024 Cocktail and Networking Reception.

 

Young professionals networking during the WOW 2024 Cocktail and Networking Reception.

 About The University of the West Indies

 The UWI has been and continues to be a pivotal force in every aspect of Caribbean development, residing at the center of all efforts to improve the well-being of people across the region for over 75 years.

 From a university college of London in Jamaica with 33 medical students in 1948, The UWI is today an internationally respected, global university with nearly 50,000 students and five campuses: Mona in Jamaica, St. Augustine in Trinidad and Tobago, Cave Hill in Barbados, Five Islands in Antigua and Barbuda and its Global Campus, and global centres in partnership with universities in North America, Latin America, Asia, Africa, and Europe.

 The UWI offers over 1000 certificate, diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate degree options in Culture, Creative and Performing Arts, Food and Agriculture, Engineering, Humanities and Education, Law, Medical Sciences, Science and Technology, Social Sciences, and Sport. As the Caribbean’s leading university, it possesses the largest pool of Caribbean intellect and expertise committed to confronting the critical issues of our region and the wider world.

 The UWI has been consistently ranked among the best in the world by the most reputable ranking agency, Times Higher Education (THE). Since The UWI’s 2018 debut in THE’s rankings, it has performed well in multiple schemes—among them including World University Rankings, Golden Age University Rankings (between 50 and 80 years old), Latin America Rankings, and the Impact Rankings for its response to the world’s biggest concerns, outlined in the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including Good Health and Well-being; Gender Equality and Climate Action.

 Learn more at www.uwi.edu   

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