Basseterre, Saint Kitts (Public Infrastructure News) – The Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Energy, Utilities & Domestic Transport recently concluded a month-long internship program that allowed fourteen (14) students to gain hands on experience in the world of work.
Throughout the program, the students were placed within the different departments of the ministry based on their professional interests, and participated in a training exercise on career building facilitated by HR professional, Curtis Martin on Wednesday, 17th January, 2024.
In one-on-one interviews with participants near the end of the program, some indicated that they were excited and eager to learn through the internship and said that it exceeded their expectations.
One of the interns voiced his appreciation for the program specifically because it allowed him to expand his network. Others explained why they enrolled and how their experiences over the past month have influenced their professional outloook.
By the end of the program, the students had learnt various career development skills, including self-awareness, problem solving, patience, professionalism and strong communication skills, with many of them stating that they would encourage others to participate in future internship programs.
The program was themed “Making a Difference Through Doing” and was held from December 8, 2023 to January 19, 2024.
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