UWI/RBL launch ‘World of Work’

The campus unveiled the plans for its 2016 WOW programme on September 22, with a media launch and seminar at The UWI’s Sport and Physical Education Centre.

The programme, which is over 20 years in existence, has benefitted from a decade-long partnership with RBL.

Speaking at the event, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Campus Principal of The UWI St. Augustine, Professor Brian Copeland, thanked RBL for their continued commitment to The UWI and its graduates.

He also noted that there is a reason why the programme has thrived for so long and has grown substantially in content and participation. “It is the recognition that success in the professional world and in the area of entrepreneurship takes more than theory. Today WOW attracts some 1,400 final year students and 1,000 first and second year students,” he said.

In his remarks, RBL Executive Director Derwin Howell, reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to The UWI in the pursuit of empowerment through education.

Noting that both institutions have shared many successes working together over the years, he added that Republic has made it one of our biggest priorities to assist the University whenever, wherever and however best they can. WOW is also highly anticipated by first and second year students who have the opportunity for vacation employment with companies who attend the Recruitment Fair.

The precursor to the WOW programme is the Career Advice Programme (CAP), which helps first and second year students identify and embark on their career paths.