WILLEMSTAD - The Ministry of Economic Development has hailed the recent ‘Upskill Curaçao’ event, held on November 16, 2024, at the World Trade Center Curaçao, as a resounding success. The event, part of the SCFC Job Fair, aimed to equip participants with insights into emerging job opportunities and the skills needed to excel in Curaçao’s evolving economy.
Empowering Professionals for Career Growth
‘Upskill Curaçao,’ an initiative under the Landspakket program, provided professionals with guidance on local and online opportunities for career advancement. The event emphasized the importance of skill development and offered actionable advice for achieving career goals.
Event Highlights
Key sessions included:
Crafting Standout Resumes: Recruitment consultant Sumy Wiels from Tempo shared tips on creating effective resumes, highlighting skills while safeguarding personal information.
Career Strategies and Market Trends: Gilly-ann Crichlow and Daniel Jansen from Balance Recruitment provided insights into industry trends and the importance of clear goal-setting.
Leveraging Certifications: Twinkle Mathew from ISACA explained how certifications build trust, credibility, and potentially lead to higher salaries.
Hospitality Career Growth: Elegemary Martes of Sandals detailed her journey from F&B Server to Learning & Development Manager, showcasing opportunities in the hospitality industry.
The Power of Networking: Balance Recruitment emphasized networking as a critical tool for successful career transitions.
Upcoming Event: ‘Gov2Biz & Biz2Biz’
Following the success of ‘Upskill Curaçao,’ the Ministry invites the public to its next event, Gov2Biz & Biz2Biz, on November 20, 2024, from 2:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Chateau Post 5 (PWFC building). Organized as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, the event will focus on digital and sustainable solutions to reduce costs and improve the efficiency of local businesses.
The Ministry of Economic Development remains committed to fostering professional growth and innovation on the island.