THE St. Joseph High (SJH) School, on Friday, held its first career fair under the theme, “Discover your passion, pursue your career in an emerging economy.”

This inaugural career fair was planned with the aim of inspiring students and encouraging them to expand their wings as the nation’s economy grows.

During the opening ceremony it was highlighted that, with Guyana rapidly changing, students should take advantage of the new career opportunities that will arise across the country.

The school’s principal, Mrs. Tulsidai Raghubansi, in her welcoming remarks said: “It is our hope that all our participants will be able to depart with that impressionable mark from today’s event. The stakeholders at today’s event were carefully chosen by our dedicated team, to give diverse opportunities to our leaders of tomorrow. In our midst, you are the budding doctors, lawyers, entrepreneurs, teachers, accountants, engineers, just to name a few.

“Today’s event is an enrichment of knowledge for you and building enthusiasm so that students can have a full focus on the completion and transition into the world of opportunities that await you. It will help to create a focus, and remove all confusion so you can dive into this new phase of life, with confidence and discover your passion to pursue your career in this emerging economy.”

She advised the students to visit each booth to get all the knowledge that they can and to discover all the opportunities that they can create for a bright future.

Mrs. Raghubansi mentioned that students at the SJH have the opportunity to cross-stream, which assists them in exploring alternative career paths beyond their initial academic streams.

The principal added that, at the school, they empower students to make informed decisions about their future, by providing comprehensive information on all the career options available.

She said that they offer them “an in-depth look at diverse industries, and careers in a thriving Guyana that is rapidly expanding.”

Chairman of the SJH’s Board of Governors, Wazim Khan, told students that they have more opportunities as Guyanese of today, than those before them.

“So, take advantage of that. Explore the booths, explore the possibilities, think further than what you see today, and think about whatever opportunities you can gain from these stakeholders. I encourage you to be prepared.

“For those who are hitting 18 or going out into the world of work, you should have your CVs on your phone. Use the digital age to push your curriculum. Set your goals, walk prepared; always have your CV on you, so (when) you meet someone, you network. Networking is key in this industry, and it will take you a far way,” he added.

Meanwhile, Education Officer Colwyn Delph remarked that it was great to see that the SJH continues to provide adequate career guidance to students.

“We are so elated to see that this initiative has borne fruits here at St. Joseph High, and we want to encourage the continued development and partnership among the school, the ministry, and, by extension the wider community…,” he expressed.

“To the students who are here, we want to encourage you to make adequate use of this opportunity that has been provided. Ask a lot of questions so that you can be well informed …about what are the necessary things that you need to do in order to pursue the career of your choosing,” he added.