READING …THE BOTTOMLINE!
On February 19, 2008, the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), through its Education Committee, launched “Reading… The Bottomline” under the patronage of Her Excellency The Most Honourable Lady Hall, wife of the Governor General.(Read More)
LAUNCH DAY ACTIVITIES
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| PSOJ Education Committeer Member Dr. Lloyd EubanK Green reading to students at Epsom All in St. Mary | PSOJ Vice President Rchard Chen (SuperPlus Foods) with students from John Mills All Age in Kingston. |
SUPPORTING THE JTA'S READING DAY - MAY 2008
The Wray & Nephew team gives their support at Seaview All Age in Kingston.
PSOJ's CEO Sandra Glasgow makes her contribution on Reading Day at St Michael's Primary School in Kingston.
SURVIVING THE CORPORATE JUNGLE
PSOJ Vice President and Education Committee Chairman Mark Mckenzie was one of the presenters at Success Jamaica's workshop on "Surviving The Corporate Jungle" which was held on April 12 on the Mona Campus of the University of the West indies (Kingston). The workshop was geared towards preparing secondary and tertiary level students for entering the world of work!
Click here and here to read more about PSOJ's involvement in this project.
DIALOGUING WITH THE MINISTER
During the Courtesy Call paid on the Minister of Education on May 8, 2008, the Honourable Andrew Holness (right), PSOJ Education Committee members (from left) Marie Hitchins, Committee Chairman Mark McKenzie and CEO Sandra Glasgow listened as the Minister expressed his appreciation to the Organisation for its work in Education. Other issues discussed included progress made in the area of Education since last year's National Planning Summit as well as possible initiatives which would benefit from private sector support.
PSOJ SUPPORTS TASK FORCE ON EDUCATIONAL REFORM REPORT
The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) supports the vision and the objectives of the Report of the Task Force on Educational Reform.
The PSOJ encourages all Jamaicans to participate in the national discussion about education and the subsequent recommendations made by the Task Force. It cannot be overemphasized that a sound education system will produce a literate and numerate workforce. This is critical to self development and nation-building.