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High Turnout At COB's Careers Fair The Counselling and Health Services Department held a successful Careers and Job Fair 2008 on the grounds of The College on Thursday November 6, 2008, as scores of students took full advantage of the opportunity to establish fundamental contact with potential employers. More than 20 companies and institutions from the public and private sector participated and there was also crucial involvement from COB's Job Placement Advisory committee. As she officially opened the event, COB President Janyne Hodder said a job is a purpose. She made her remarks as concerns reverberate around the world about job prospects within the content of an economic and financial crisis.  She reiterated that one of The College's core purposes is to help drive national development in all its forms. "We do that through the quality of education we offer to our students, by meeting your aspirations and expectations as employers; through research and innovation that will help transform the economic landscape of this country and allow for eco-tourism and a diversification of our economy; the development of new products and service in the financial sector and through service in our economy," said Mrs. Hodder. "That is our purpose and we accept that we will be measured by the extent to which we reach that purpose." COB students also got the opportunity to be edified through several presentations by working professionals on career exploration, skills and values. The sessions were designed to provide practical advice for successful career planning and development. Some of the areas covered were Innovations in Agriculture; Planning for a Career in Architecture; Workplace Appearance, Etiquette, Ethics and Productivity and Getting the Job and Keeping It.  "The College of The Bahamas is serious about nation building - equipping our students to succeed in the global market," he said. "We are serious about providing opportunities for our students to learn and develop the skills that will make them leaders in their careers and fields of study. We are serious about building relationships and partnerships with employers who provide not only jobs but internships for our students, many of whom are still undecided about what they want to pursue in the world of work." He reminded students that the workplace today is far different from what it was a mere five years ago. "Requirements now are far more complex. Job positions require a far higher skill factor and far higher levels of productivity, measured standards of performance and efficiency. Employers today want proactive go-getters, fast thinkers and employees with the right work ethic or attitude to work," Mr. Major said. The company representatives who participated in the fair appeared optimistic about their chance to establish face to face contact with COB students interested in entering the professional job market. "Development of our youth is of utmost importance and we are hoping to attract young professional persons who are seeking employment in the finance industry," said Nicolette Eldon, senior marketing and public relations assistant manager at Scotiabank. On Thursday Scotiabank also made a financial donation to The College of The Bahamas which Mrs. Hodder accepted. "The advantage of us being [at the job fair] is that you get to come on site, see the students, be able to talk to them and share with them and find out if, in fact, they are on the correct career path and if not, help to guide them through this process," she said. The companies and institutions represented were Bahamas Ferries; Bank of The Bahamas; Bahamas Customs Department; Bahamas Telecommunications Company [BTC]; British American Financial, Broadcasting Corporation of the Bahamas/ZNS; Caribbean Bottling Company; CLICO Bahamas Ltd.; Commonwealth Bank; Commonwealth Brewery; Deloitte & Touche; Department of Labour; Doctors Hospital; Ernst & Young; family Guardian; First Caribbean Bank Int'l; KPMG; Lucayan Tropical Produce; PriceWaterHouse Coopers; Royal Bahamas Police Force; Royal Bank of Canada; Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre; Scotiabank; Starbucks; The College of The Bahamas & CEES and the Water and Sewerage Corporation.
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