The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) organised its second International Conference entitled Higher Education and Economic Development from September 3 to 5 at Le Meridien, Pointe Aux Piments.

The 18th Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers (18CCEM) was held last week. Through the conference, it has been realised that many countries will not be able to achieve the aspirations set by governments and development agencies twelve years ago. Fortunately, Mauritius is faring well in this regard, according to our Education Minister, Dr Vasant Bunwaree.

Dr. Rajeev Sooreea is an Assistant Professor of International Business in the School of Business and Leadership at Dominican University of California.

Universal College is one institution which firmly believes that developing human relations and human skills is important for turning a teenager into a responsible citizen.

Mauritians are excelling in their studies both at national and international levels. The large number of students ranking Top of the World for the last six years at the Cambridge International Examinations at O-Level, AS-Level and A-Level clearly shows that our little island has found the right formula as far as the academic is concerned.

Every year the University of Mauritius (UoM) makes it a duty to organise career and job fairs on its campus for its students. The aim is to bring prospective employers under a single roof for the students.

The 18th Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers (18 CCEM) will be held next week at the Swami Vivekananda International Convention Centre in Pailles, from August 28 to 31.

A report issued last week by the Mauritius Employers’ Federation (MEF) notes that a mismatch between the qualifications of the youth and the demands of the world of work is one of the causes of unemployment.

Together with the traditional subjects, the students in our schools and training institutions must be exposed to techniques and tools that have become indispensable in the emerging sectors.

A group of 100 students is joining the JSS Academy of Technical Education (JSSATE), Mauritius this August for courses in engineering. Operational since six years only, JSSATE has been able to make a place for itself in the tertiary education sector in Mauritius, welcoming students from different countries in the region as well as Mauritian students

The work placement programme was launched in August 2007 and has already catered for the placement of nearly 3,915 students in some 250 organisations/institutions.

On the occasion of Hindi Day celebrated in India on September 14, the High Commission of India is organising two competitions for citizens of Mauritius namely the Hindi Essay Writing Competition and the Hindi Poetry Recitation Competition.