Scrub Island Resort’s Tony Harrigan and Rosalie Jennings interview Lance Wheatley during the government’s Apprenticeship and Job Fair Programme on Monday at Maria’s by the Sea. Photo: NGOVOU GYANG

Wearing a black dress and carrying a folder in her arms, Ellisha Phillip sat down in front of a Trident Trust employee on Monday morning at Maria’s by the Sea.

Scrub Island Resort’s Tony Harrigan and Rosalie Jennings interview Lance Wheatley during the government’s Apprenticeship and Job Fair Programme on Monday at Maria’s by the Sea. Photo: NGOVOU GYANG
She was hoping to be selected as an intern at the trust company.
The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College student was among more than 100 young people who participated in the government’s Apprenticeship and Job Fair Programme.

The successful candidates will work as interns for six months, with the employers paying half of their salary and government footing the other half.

“I’ll like to be an entry clerk,” Ms. Phillip said after her interview with Trident. “I have no job experience, but if I do get the job I will do the job with the best of my ability and be respectful.”

During the fair, Education and Culture Minister Myron Walwyn and Premier Dr. Orlando Smith encouraged participants to learn as much as they can while showcasing their qualifications to prospective employers.

See the April 2, 2015 edition for full coverage.

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