The ninth staging of CHOICES Career and Education Expo will take place on Tuesday, June 2, from 9a.m.-5p.m., at the Alfred Sangster Auditorium at the University of Technology (UTech).

Approximately 2,000 young adults are expected to attend the event at which up to 50 exhibitors, including educational institutions and public and private-sector organisations will display and promote options, opportunities, goods and services.

These include UTech, The University of the West Indies, Northern Caribbean University, International University of the Caribbean, University College of the Caribbean, the community colleges, Vector Technology Institute and many others.

The agenda

On the day's agenda will be discussions on subjects such as budgeting basics for students; dealing with sexuality; managing conflict; hot jobs in tough times, career talks; feature presentations on-stage, plus a fun-filled programme of short presentations, quizzes, special guests, prizes and surprise giveaways.

The general public will have the opportunity to do 'The Self Employment Key' online to determine if business is the right option for them and if they have the personality traits to succeed in business.

Programme offerings

A presentation on 'The Impact of Criminal Violence on Education' will be done especially for guidance counsellors, teachers, principals and parents.

A wide vista of career opportunities for the undecided youth will be made available.

For the teens there will be career talks on academic institutions and their programme offerings and the academic subjects to pursue in order to achieve desired career goals.

One-on-one career counselling will also be available for those who need help and advice on the way forward for them.

For more information call Angela deFreitas at 969-5741 or 924-7473

Email - info@choicesonlinejm.com; www.choicesonlinejm.com