STERLING Products Limited (SPL), in continued efforts to facilitate growth and development of its employees, held its annual graduation ceremony from the Sterling Products’ Staff Development Literacy Programme on Friday last; and 10 staff members received certificates and tokens for successfully completing the programme, which was conducted in collaboration with the Adult Education Department of the Ministry of Education.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SPL, Mr Ramsay Ali, in his welcome remarks, said SPL was pleased to facilitate the initiative, geared towards enhancing the abilities of employees, and aiding them in their personal development. Ali said SPL has always recognised the importance of such programmes in the workplace, because they are mutually beneficial to the employees and the organisation.
He congratulated the participants, and urged them to continue striving for personal development and success.
The CEO also acknowledged the integral role of the Ministry of Education’s Adult Education Department, which has partnered with SPL over the last 4 years to make this initiative possible by providing initial training for trainers, who were then able to conduct the programme at SPL. The department also provided all the necessary training manuals and other materials to conduct the programme.
Assistant Chief Education Officer Marcel Hudson, in delivering the feature address, underscored the importance of education, not only in the workplace, but in life. He said education is the most potent tool against ignorance, racism, and anti-social behavioural traits. Hudson pointed out that many successful people started out at the lower levels of organisations, but, through hard work and perseverance, went on to become senior managers. A deep desire to grow and excel, he said, is key to personal success.
He urged the graduating class to continue striving for greater academic achievements.
Hudson lauded SPL for its efforts at facilitating the advancement of its employees, and expressed his desire to see this initiative continue. He said the Ministry of Education would continue to work with the organisation in this regard.