Members of the Junior Achievers (JA) program were encouraged to learn everything they can from JA, as the program prepares them for real-life scenarios and equips them to be productive citizens and business people by Khaalis Rolle, minister of state for Investments in the Office of the Prime Minister.
While K. Darron Turnquest, director of youth in the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture, challenged them to pursue their purpose and not the dreams of others.
"Do not allow others to dictate your future," said Turnquest. "Set your goals, map your course and create your destiny," he said.
The more than 400 Junior Achievers representing six islands and two countries -- The Bahamas and Turks & Caicos (14 delegates) -- participated in the JA Bahamas' BahamaJac 2014 conference under the Theme "Empowered to Succeed" recently.
During the three-day conference the Achievers toured John Watling's Distillery, Caribbean Bottling Company (Coca Cola), Bahama Mar and paid a courtesy call on Governor General of The Bahamas Sir Arthur Foulkes.
The conference was infused with young professionals who conducted seminars and panel discussions in the areas of medicine, photography, nursing, accounting, law and criminal justice, information technology, culinary arts, public relations, agriculture, marine sciences, banking and education. Additionally, lectures from JA Alumnus Yvette Bethel and Father Ethan Ferguson motivated and educated the students on the art of emotional intelligence and how to keep it real in life.
The conference culminated with a service of praise at Golden Gates World Outreach Ministries, with a sermon by Pastor Trent Davis.
The BahamaJac 2014 conference was the climax of JA Month in The Bahamas. The organization that encourages youth development, education, financial literacy and entrepreneurship also held speech competitions, a sports day, radio interviews and a courtesy call with Prime Minister Perry G. Christie.
o For more information on the company program and how your child can become involved visit facebook.com/jabah242 or www.jabahamas.org.
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