This summer, the Ministry of Equity, Social Justice, and Empowerment proudly welcomed students as part of the government’s annual internship programme. The interns worked alongside three teams at the Ministry, namely the Social Research Policy and Programming Unit, the Community Development Unit, and the Welfare Division, where they gained hands-on experience in social research, policy evaluation, community engagement, and project implementation.
Jadell Edmunds, a psychology student from the University of the West Indies, collaborated with the Welfare Unit. She discovered the Ministry’s wide range of services and was impressed by staff’s strong communication and collaboration, according to a press release from the Ministry.
Yannick Fontaine, a St. Mary’s College student interested in business studies, enjoyed learning about the research unit and was introduced to exciting new initiatives with Faith-Based Organizations on the island. Khadijah Alexander, a Castries Comprehensive Secondary School student interested in accounting and finance, was inspired by the team’s welcoming environment and exceptional work ethic.
And Amelia Cumberbatch, a student at the Corinth Secondary School, interested in accounting, was introduced to developing monitoring and evaluation tools in the Community Development Unit for the Community After-School Programme.
“She was highly excited to work alongside professionals in the workplace and marvelled at the thought process behind these developments. As the programme concludes, the Ministry remains steadfast in its commitment to empowering the next generation of leaders and is proud of the positive impact.
These interns have been impactful during their time with us and we will continue to support their future endeavours. This initiative underscores the Ministry’s dedication to education, empowerment, and the development of Saint Lucia’s future workforce,” the Ministry said in its statement.
“As we bid farewell to this successful internship programme, we look forward to a future filled with possibilities inspired by the potential of these aspiring professionals,” the Ministry added.