Welcome to the World of Work!
The World of Work (WOW) programme is an initiative of The University of the West Indies (UWI) geared primarily toward equipping final year UWI students with the necessary tools for succeeding in today’s work environment.
Recruitment opportunities for 1st and 2nd year as well as final year students
The precursor to the WOW programme is the Career Advice Programme (CAP), which helps first and second year students identify and embark on their career paths. The WOW programme is also highly anticipated by first and second year students, who have the opportunity for vacation employment with companies who attend the Recruitment Fair.
Interviews and Jobs
The WOW programme has attracted an ever-increasing number of participants over the eleven years since its inception. More than 1,100 final year students participated in WOW 2007. Several students obtained interviews and job offers through this initiative.
WOW: A five part programme
WOW 2008 will be a five-part programme consisting of the:
WOW Resume Writing WorkshopsJanuary 24th, 2008
WOW Seminar Jan 26th, 2008
WOW Professional Etiquette Session February 14th, 2008
WOW Mock Interview Session February 16th & 23rd, 2008
WOW Recruitment FairMarch 6th & 7th, 2008
Simply, why attend WOW?
Attend World of Work 2008 to receive advice from employers and leading experts, practise your interviewing skills and meet recruiters from international and local organizations.
Seeking more information about WOW?
For further information please contact:
Mr Chandar Gupta Supersad
tel: (868) 662 2002 ext. 2360
email: Chandar.Supersad@sta.uwi.edu
Final Year Students, Register Now!
Final year students, it is not too late to participate in WOW events. Visit the WOW registration booths at your respective faculty and Register Now!!
Registration is required for ALL activities EXCEPT the Recruitment Fair on March 6th, and Registration is open to Final Year students only.
Registration for Résumé Writing Workshops, Seminar, Professional Etiquette session, Mock Interviews and Recruitment Fair runs from January 16th to 22nd. Final year students are required to pre-register for WOW activities.
When you register must also submit your resume
To submit your resume, follow these instructions :1. Submit Your Resume in MicroSoft Word format
2. Indicate Your Name, Degree
e.g. Juan Hosein, B.Sc Government
3. Email to the Relevant Email Address
Humanities and Education fhe.wow@admin.uwi.tt
Engineeringfeng.wow@admin.uwi.tt
Social Sciences fss.wow@admin.uwi.tt
Science & Agriculturefsa.wow@admin.uwi.tt
First and second year students can only particpate in the first day WOW Recruitment Fair, March 6th.
WOW Seminar - Jan 26th, 2008
Time: 9: 00 am - 12 noon
Venue: UWI Sports and Physical Education Centre (SPEC)
When you are preparing to graduate and start your career, information and advice are always important. Receive advice from leading professionals and find out about career opportunities for someone with your distinct academic training, interests, and skill set.
The WOW Seminar features a series of presentations on topics such as: Résumé Writing & Interview Techniques, Corporate Etiquette and Grooming, and Becoming an Entrepreneur.
Attendance at WOW Seminar is mandatory for entry to the Mock Interviews and Recruitment Fair.
Feature speakers at the WOW Seminar 2008 are:
- Mr Dave Ramkissoon, CEO, Electrical Industries Limited (EIL)
WOW Professional Etiquette – February 14th, 2008
Time: 1.30 to 2:30 p.m.
Venue: UWI Sport and Physical Education Centre (SPEC)
Audience: the entire population of UWI final year students
Attendance at the WOW Professional Etiquette session is mandatory for entry to the Mock Interviews and Recruitment Fair.
WOW Mock Interview Session- February 16th and 23rd, 2008
Time: 9: 00 am - 12 noon
Venue: UWI Sport and Physical Education Centre (SPEC) and Heart Ease Teaching FacilityWhen it comes to interviewing, you can never be too prepared. HR interviewers specialise in throwing curveballs and judging your demeanour to determine if you are the most suitable candidate.
At the WOW Mock Interview Sessions, you can practise your interviewing skills and receive feedback from HR Managers and recruiters of some of the region’s leading organisations.
WOW Recruitment Fair- March 6th and 7th
Time: 9: 00 am - 1: 00 pm
Venue: UWI Sports and Physical Education Centre (SPEC) During your years at UWI you can access different internship and mentorship programmes.The WOW Recruitment Fair offers one further opportunity. Open to all UWI students, this Fair gives you the chance to meet recruiters, submit your résumé and learn more about the different types of employment available at leading local and international organisations.
The Recruitment Fair takes place over two days, with one day open to all students and another restricted to final year students. Companies and organisations from a variety of fields are invited to recruit students for either vacation or graduate employment.
…and many more!
Get ready to start your career with SAS
Employers are seeking students who have achieved academic excellence and relevant practical work experience. At UWI there are many ways to achieve practical skills to help give you a wider range of career options when you graduate. UWI Student Advisory Services (SAS) offers the following programmes.
Career Advice Programme (CAP)
CAP is designed to provide information and advice on Career Planning and Development to students from Year One to final year. CAP workshops are held on Thursday afternoons from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. You can attend only one session.
Students interested are required to indicate which session they would like to attend. Register at Student Advisor Services any time between Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
UWI Co-operative Training Programme
Undergraduate students are encouraged to participate in a one year internship programme. The programme provides students with work experience placement in an organization relevant to their workplace skills. The CTP offers students the opportunity to acquire structured exposure to the world of work. New students should apply to be part of this programme in their second year.
Learn more about CTP when you contact UWI Student Advisory Services.
Computer Aided Career Guidance Facility
Located at the Student Services, this facility helps students make informed and realistic decisions about their working lives.
Mentorship Programme
The programme pairs UWI students with UWI alumni in a range of organisations to provide information, advice and hands on experience.
Related UWI Links
Student Advisory Services
Republic Bank Limited
Republic Bank Limited, the premier institution in Trinidad and Tobago, has evolved into one of the most diversified financial services groups in the Eastern Caribbean. Having served the people, business and governments of the Caribbean for over 170 years, the Bank has been engaged in making a difference in communities throughout Trinidad and Tobago. Our philanthropic programmes have focused on developing the skills, talent and intellectual prowess of the people of Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean archipelago.
Similarly, Republic Bank has recognised the inexorable drive within our nation’s youth to push boundaries and in the process redefine these boundaries. Moreover, the Bank has recognised that the nation’s youth will need assistance if their maturation process is to be holistic
In this vein, Republic Bank is pleased to collaborate once more with the University for the seventh consecutive year. Republic regards this programme as adding significant value towards developing the career potential of students who will be graduating in the relatively near future.
Along with its wide-ranging commercial activities, the Bank in empathy with societal needs launched the Power to Make a Difference Programme in 2003, which has committed $40 million to the alleviation of poverty; and youth development through education,; sport; and through entrepreneurship over a period of five years. Through our support of community outreach programmes, sport, culture, poverty alleviation, education and entrepreneurship, we have continued to collaborate with individuals and groups in the communities in which we operate to promote self-sufficiency, development and hope for the future.
