{"id":204474,"date":"2024-06-13T10:27:30","date_gmt":"2024-06-13T14:27:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=204474"},"modified":"2024-06-13T10:33:07","modified_gmt":"2024-06-13T14:33:07","slug":"antigua-government-announces-new-internship-program-for-bright-young-minds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/antigua-government-announces-new-internship-program-for-bright-young-minds\/","title":{"rendered":"150 Young Interns To Gain Work Experience With The Government For Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Government Announces New Internship Program for ‘Bright Young Minds<\/strong>‘<\/p>

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Lionel “Max” Hurst, spokesperson for the government of Antigua and Barbuda, announced the launch of a new internship program aimed at recruiting 150 of the country’s brightest young individuals into various government ministries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hurst outlined the criteria for selection, emphasizing the importance of academic excellence and intellectual merit.<\/p>

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“The idea is to select some of the smartest young people, those who have done exceedingly well academically, and bring them into government ministries,” he said.<\/p>

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The selection process will involve an interview phase due to the anticipated high number of applicants. <\/p>

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“We are creating 150 spaces and expect far more than 150 applications,” Hurst noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“To narrow down the number, we will conduct interviews. Those who perform outstandingly academically and do very well in the interview will likely secure a place in one of these ministries.”<\/p>

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Internship placements will align with the career interests of the applicants. <\/p>

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For instance, those interested in healthcare may be placed at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Center or ClareVue Hospital. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those with a focus on customer service might be assigned to the VC Bird International Airport or other ministries that frequently interact with the public, such as the Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The program aims to integrate young talent into the public sector, providing structured opportunities for young professionals to contribute to the nation’s development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cabinet Notes:<\/strong> The Cabinet has decided to initiate an internship programme for summer 2024 with one hundred and fifty young men and women, 17-19 years old. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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WATCH HURST MAKE THE ANNOUNCEMENT HERE:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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