Commissioner Wescot-Williams said that in spite of world events and that many of us stayed up late at night to see the election results of President-elect Barack Obama, we are here, sleepy, at the career fair in full support.
It is once again good to be here to partake in the career fair to see the number of companies taking part. It is your job now, to promote yourselves and to attract students to your organization. I wish you much success, Commissioner said. St. Maarten needs many persons to work in a variety of fields. It is up to you to sell your company.
I officially declare the job fair open, Commissioner Wescot-Williams said to the organizers and participants in the long held job fair.
Present at the career fair for all secondary schools were companies and organizations and schools like the Princess Juliana International Airport company, the University of St. Maarten, Coast Guard, Florida Institute of Technology, St. Maarten Tourism Bureau, University of Tampa, the St. Maarten Institute of Technology and Hospitality, Nagico, Smitcoms, Telem, UTS, Johnson and Wales, among others.
The Department of Student Financing was also present, providing students with information on how to acquire financing. The stipulations for Study Financing are: Dutch Nationality; completion of High School; admissible to the chosen career. The application process starts in October and ends in December, so students are urged to begin the application procedure.
There are several requirements, namely: 2 passport pictures, copy of information page of your pass port, proof of registration, proof of Dutch Nationality, Original Birth Certificate, Valid Health Certificate, parental tax form, recent grades/transcript, and police record.
For further information, please call 542-3718, ext. 132, 133, 134, or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or visit their web site at www.study-sxm.org.
