Basseterre, St. Kitts (MoPIEUDT NEWS) – Each year, the Energy Unit hosts its Career Day for secondary and tertiary school students in St. Kitts and Nevis to expose them to careers in the energy sector. The event is one of the unit’s most interactive to facilitate engagement with youth regarding energy.
This year’s theme is POWERING YOUR FUTURE; YOUR ROLE IN THE ENERGY REVOLUTION.
The Director of the Energy Unit, Dr. Bertill Browne, explained the theme’s significance.
“The theme aims to convey to students that there will be abundant employment opportunities available to them, while also supporting the Federation’s transition to 100 percent renewable energy.”
– Dr. Bertill Browne, Director of the Energy Unit
Dr. Browne confirmed that several professionals have committed to facilitating sessions with the students. They include an environmental engineer, a climate mitigation expert, an electric vehicle (EV) technician, and an energy auditor.
“The event will not only highlight traditional technical positions but also emphasize the diverse opportunities across the entire energy sector’s value chain. This includes fields such as human resources, procurement, customer service, public relations, and finance, among others.”
– Dr. Bertill Browne, Director of the Energy Unit
This year, the event has been extended from the usual half-day session in one location to three half-day sessions. Two sessions will be in St. Kitts on March 18th and 19th at the National Emergency Management Agency headquarters in Lime Kiln. The final session will be in Nevis on March 20th at the Jessups Community Centre. All sessions will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 12 p.m.
