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Highlights from the Grade 12 Financial Services Certificate Programme Awards Ceremony

The Bahamas Institute of Financial Services held its 3rd annual Awards Ceremony for high school seniors who have completed the Financial Services Certificate Programme on Friday, April 1st, 2011 in the foyer of The Central Bank of The Bahamas, Market Street and Trinity Place, at 6:00 pm.

Grade 12 Financial Services Certificate Programme

The overall objective of the Programme is to equip a pool of young high school graduates with knowledge and skills needed for entry-level positions in the Financial Services Sector, such as banks, trusts, insurance, accounting, law etc. More specifically, the programme will achieve the following:

  • Train students who show interest in a long-term career in the Financial Sector
  • Stimulate students’ interest in the work environment.
The Bahamas Institute of Financial Services (BIFS) has partnered with the Financial Services Sector, The Ministry of Education and The Ministry of Finance, to better prepare grade 12 students for a career in the Financial Services Sector.


WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN THIS PROGRAM?

Because:

  • You will gain a wealth of knowledge and experience
  • You will improve your chance of securing employment in the Financial Services Sector
  • You will have the opportunity to gain a full scholarship to COB and other awards.
  • Opportunity to meet and interact with students from other schools

WHAT ARE SOME ADDITIONAL BENEFITS?

  • You will be gainfully employed in financial services for 4 weeks during the summer
  • You will obtain a certificate upon satisfactory completion of the Programme

IF YOU

  • Are interested in a career in the Financial Services Sector.
  • Work well with figures
  • Are a team player and dedicated
  • Have a good attitude for serving clients

Then this Programme is for YOU!

HOW DO I ENROLL IN THE PROGRAMME?

  • You must presently be a grade 12 student to apply
  • Have a grade point average of 2.5 and above
  • Have obtained passes in Math and English B J C
  • Complete the application form and return it to the Guidance Department of your school

Download Application >

 

2009 - 2010 Class
ALBERTHO C. AMBRISTER
C I GIBSON SENIOR HIGH
AVERIE C. ANDERSON
AQUINAS COLLEGE
CHANTE A. BURROWS
KINGSWAY ACADEMY
MIKIA E.C. CARTER
ST. JOHN’S COLLEGE
CLANISHA A. COLEBROOKE
R M BAILEY SENIOR HIGH
 ALITHEA S. CULMER
ST. AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE
BRITTNEY A. DAMES
FAITH TEMPLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
LEROY N. FORBES, JR.
ST. AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE
CHRISTOPHER A. McPHEE
NASSAU CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
SHANAE L. MACKEY
KINGSWAY ACADEMY		 KYLE A. MURRAY
DORIS JOHNSON SENIOR HIGH
JORDAN A. PETERSON
R M BAILEY SENIOR HIGH
BRENT E. WALKINE
FAITH TEMPLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
LYNSEY P.G. WARD
ST. ANDREW’S SCHOOL

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Executive Management and staff of BIFS for giving me the opportunity to complete my G12 Financial Services Certificate Programme. It is an excellent programme for Grade 12 students. I have certainly gained a better understanding of the Financial Services Industry, which has helped me to make my decision to pursue a career in Financial Services”

Patrice Theophilus,
Most outstanding student for 2009

 
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