NGC interns boost skills

The focus of these sessions is to ensure that along with foundation academic and work experience, the interns receive all-round exposure to critical ideas and experiences. These will help to enhance their ‘adult’ life as they graduate and move fully into the world of work.

Over 200 youths have benefited from the mentorship programme which runs from June to August and it incorporates a number of topics geared towards providing interns with a realistic view of the world post-graduation, as well as to provide critical work experience. This year, the programme catered to 43 interns eager to experience life in a company considered, according to one intern, to be “the cornerstone of our local energy sector,” said a media release from the NGC. Beyond the lessons learnt in the office and on the field, specialised sessions were offered on cyber safety; personal safety and defence tactics; emotional intelligence; personal financial management; corporate and dining etiquette and a safe driving workshop and simulation experience.

Facilitators included Giselle Laronde- West; Joseph Habr of Joseph’s Restaurant; Susan Romano Davis and Drive Wise. Nearer to the end of the internship programme, a team-building fun day facilitated by Buzz Concepts was held, emphasising the importance of team structures in the current corporate climate.

Interns noted that they would leave as persons who are more holistically developed and were pleased that NGC would offer this session. An Intern speaking on behalf of the team noted, “The life skills learned will definitely have us more prepared for the corporate world. Through this programme, we would be able to develop both in our fields of study as well as a well-rounded individuals.

These sessions built both character and friendship.”