May 9, 2016: Administrative Professionals at the Ministry of Social Development and Family Services took some time off to “Reflect and Reset” on Wednesday May 4, 2016 at a celebration which was held in their honour at the Couva Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Over one hundred Clerk Typists, Clerk Stenographers and Business Operations Assistants gathered at the chosen venue from 9:00 a.m. for a day designated to help them reflect on both their personal and professional growth and in celebration of their advancements in the administrative field.
The day started with a welcome address from Deputy Permanent Secretary Haimdath Ramoutar who also gave personal and professional accounts on how Administrative Professionals had impacted on the work of the Ministry. Following this a presentation entitled: “Image and Business Attire for the Modern Day Women on a Dime” was made by Catherine Gordon of Catherine Gordon’s Institute of Finishing Elements. Next on the agenda was a very timely and informative presentation from the National Financial Literacy Programme of the Central Bank which was delivered by Ms Camille Ramdial.
She encouraged all those present to “Think global, be open to an alternative source of income.”
After lunch, the Administrative Professionals were treated to a Spa experience courtesy YTEPP where manicure, pedicures and facials were completed on spot. There was also the opportunity to take a portrait and group photo at the event. The day’s event ended with a Serenade to the Administrative professionals by singing policeman – Dexter Theophille, who had the audience singing and dancing along to the various genres which he presented. The day ended at 3:00 p.m., with participants describing the day as informative, relaxing and entertaining.
