Chief Education Officer Steve Hyacinth says education has become more important now than any time in the past.
He told the graduation ceremony of over 275 Dominica State College students that if a country is to increase its competitiveness, innovation, productivity and standard of living, post secondary education of the current workforce, as well as that of the low income population must increase.
“The Secretary of the United States of America has predicted by 2012, almost 70 percent of all jobs in the workforce will require a post secondary education. Let me hasten to say that the future demands for post secondary education and lifelong learning will define the economic opportunity and security of both the individuals and nations,” he said.
He said recognizing that Dominica is becoming increasing dependant on knowledge and skills of its citizen, “we are obliged to compel our students’ to face the challenges. Our economic future is tired to the success of our students”.
According to Hyacinth, the graduates have received the education to make them more competitive in the market.
“Today is your day, enjoy it but don’t stop there, continue to climb up the ladder,” he said.
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I can see my nephew in this photo. I am so proud of him. He has always been a great achiever from island scholar at the sixth grade assessment to his graduation from DSC. Congratulations D. Continue to strive for excellence.
congratulations to the graduating students.The first comment has a mistake sorry.
congratlations to the graduating students.
Congratulations to all the graduating students. That was a great ceremony. Hey!I see my son looking up intently, trying to locate his mum I guess lol. You have made us all proud D! Keep on the right path and God will shower His blessings on you,my son.
congrats to the grads
congrats.to all the students
hey dno, any more photographs of the dsc graduation? please? pretty please. Thanks with chocolate and ice-cream