KELLMAN: TRAIN STUDENTS TO MEET DEMAND
DENIS KELLMAN’S COLUMN - THE DEBATE
MARCH 24, 2006
St. Lucy’s MP Denis Kellman is calling for the training of university students in the disciplines needed in the world of work.
The Opposition parliamentarian made this call last night in the House of Assembly while speaking on the 2006- 2007 Estimates.
“Policymakers must now have a programme to suit the demand of the world of work. Policymakers cannot allow the University of the West Indies to be someplace where students can pursue courses without knowing what they will be returning to.
“There must be a matching process where students should know before they enter University what types of jobs are in the market for them. It should not be a case where students are allowed to study any discipline and then find that there were no jobs to suit their qualifications,” Kellman said.
He argued that there must be a relationship between the Ministry of Education and the world of work. Earlier, he condemned the current practice of enrolling students of a tender age in the school system. (NC)