John Gray High School (JGHS) held its annual career fair on 23 February, offering over 700 students from Years 9, 10, and 11 the opportunity to explore diverse career paths.

The event, organised by the Career Services Unit in collaboration with JGHS, featured representatives from 60 local businesses. These included government entities like the Ministry of Education and the Public Works Department and private companies spanning critical services such as accounting, law, auditing, technology, health, and hospitality. Each company showcased its work and discussed career pathways and opportunities with students.

Year 11 student Maria Padua, a returning participant, shared her experience, “The fair is great. It provides a platform to explore different career options and allows me to connect with individuals who can guide my career.” She also highlighted the increased opportunities this year, including internships and scholarships.

The fair was the culminating event of JGHS’s career week, which commenced on 20 February, with over 118 Year 11 students participating in mock interviews with 24 public and private sector employers.

Mrs. Jenine Stewart, Career Services Manager, highlighted the importance of these initiatives. She said, “By offering mock interviews and career fairs, we aim to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world experiences, better-preparing students for their future careers.”

Principal Jon Clark expressed his gratitude to the interviewers and exhibitors for helping the students take their first steps towards success in today’s competitive job market. He also shared that he was particularly pleased with the strong representation of the technical and vocational areas throughout the career week activities. 

For further information on upcoming career programmes and activities, please contact the DES Career Services Unit at [email protected].