ICAJ Exposes Youngsters To Career Choices

In keeping with efforts to foster greater involvement by the ICAJ with its charity, Elsie Bemand Girls' Home, members of the PR & Publications Committee provided sponsorship for nine girls to attend the Choices Career & Education Expo, held at the Hilton Kingston Hotel on June 2 and June 3.

The girls, who are presently attending high schools in the Corporate Area, were exposed to a wide range of career options and the educational requirements to pursue these careers.

"It has made us much more aware of different career choices even those that we never thought about or imagined that we could do. I am happy for this opportunity," states 18 year-old Natasha Edwards.

Her 17-year old colleague, Natashaja Hutchinson, added that it was a very good experience because she was now informed about the requirements for various careers that she was interested in pursuing.

"Young people are looking for guidance as it relates to career choices and further studies and I think it is really good that the ICAJ could assist in exposing the girls to this career and education expo," states PR & Publications Committee member, Patricia Henry, who advised the girls about choosing a career in the field of accountancy during their visit to the ICAJ booth.

Established in 1979, the Elsie Bemand Girls' Home has been a haven for adolescent girls who have been placed there for care and protection by the Family Court. The Home is supported by the St. Andrew Business and Professional Club and through donations from organisations such as the ICAJ.



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