On Monday July 9th, 2018 SKELEC launched its new Summer Internship Program. The program was created to specifically target 4th and 5th form students from the local secondary schools as well as students of the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College interested in careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math).
Schools were asked to submit the names of at least two potential candidates. . In the end six (6) students were chosen. They are Joshua Pereira and Shaheim Allen of the Basseterre High School, Careem Johashen and Stevan Francis and Jevanne Scarlet of the Washington Archibald High School, and Devonte Liburd of the Cayon High School.
During the opening ceremony, which was chaired by Customer Service Supervisor, Ms. Desiree Syder, Mrs. Pearl Williams, Finance Manager and General Manager (Ag.) gave opening remarks and disclosed that the internship program was derived from SKELEC’s mandate to provide work experience for aspiring young engineers and technicians, to create interest within the field of STEM and to groom potential candidates for SKELEC’s workforce.
Public Relations Officer, Mr. Gawain Fraites enlightened the interns on the history of SKELEC from its inception in 2011. Transmission and Distribution Manager, Mr. Clement Williams impressed on the youth the importance of safety in the workplace and emphasized that one of the company’s core values entrenched in its motto was the safety and well–being of all staff. Mr. Nelson Stapleton, Maintenance Engineer and Mr. Collin Brown Operations Engineer gave brief remarks on their work history including their experience as interns at NEVLEC and APUA (Antigua) respectively.
Also, in attendance at the opening ceremony were Engineers and Managers from various departments within the company. The opening ceremony was preceded by an orientation session conducted by Ms. Ruthlin Harris, Personnel and Training Manager where the students were informed of the company’s structure, rules and regulations.
SKELEC’s Summer Internship Program runs until the 31st of August 2018. It is the company’s hope to host the program next year and as such schools are asked to be on the look-out for information regarding the application process.