newsletter #10 • sept. 2010 metal industries company ltd.

MESSAGE FROM THE CEOMIC has once againcome to the end ofanother fiscal yearwith many newchallenges in the political,financial, technological,educational and trainingenvironments. We alsorecognise that the unemployment rate has gone up, manymanufacturers are still unsure of their futures, and theincreased minimum wage, although needed, will affectmany small businesses.During the past year MIC has expanded its operations toinclude new centres in O’Meara and Tobago which arescheduled for completion in the second quarter of 2011.Additionally, we have completed 98% of phase two of athree phase expansion at our head office, phase threeis also scheduled to be completed in 2011. We havealso done major and minor maintenance works at mostCentres. We still have outstanding, the facility for theIndustrial Craft programmes at Pleasantville TechnologyCentre which will start the pre-construction phase inOctober 2010.We have trained more than three thousand six hundred(3,600) trainees at levels I-IV in the national framework,including sixteen plus (16+) pan tuners in collaborationwith UTT. Currently we are endeavouring to improve allaspects of our operations. We have developed a five yearStrategic Plan in harmony with the Government of theRepublic of Trinidad and Tobago’s strategic direction. Weare also revisiting our policies and procedures to ensurethat they are aligned with our Strategic Plan.As we look at the global picture, we see troubledeconomies in many countries. Haiti and Pakistan aretwo of many countries which have been devastated byearthquake and floods respectively. In comparison, we canthank God for the minor inconveniences we have sufferedduring the year. The few natural disasters in Trinidad andTobago would have affected many of our employees, theirfamilies and relatives. To them we offer our sympathiesand remind us all to do our best to manage the disposal ofour waste in order to preserve our environment.To paraphrase some sentiments expressed by a notedChristian writer who says:The want of this world is not more qualification ormoney but rather, there is a want for men who willnot be bought or sold, men who in their inmostsoul are true and honest; men who will call wrongby its rightful name; men who will remain true toprinciples even as the needle remains true to thepole; men who will stand for the right though theheavens fall.In MIC, we need dedicated employees who will be true tothe business of the organization and are willing to work asa team to go the extra mile to take the company forward.We need a new paradigm and each of us must recognisethat we have a role to play and a contribution to maketowards the development of MIC.Thank you for your contributions thus far, as we moveforward and may God bless us as we work towardsachieving a successful new fiscal year 2010-2011.Cipriani DavisChief Executive Officer, MIC2IN THIS ISSUE• Open Day 2010• Message from the CEO• Our New Line Minister• Mechatronics Trainees• Community Outreach• High Achievers• MIC Sports• EventsRhonda Eastman (Editor)reastman@mic.co.ttKathleen Ramsundarkramsundar@mic.co.ttCOMMENTS & SUGGESTIONSIf you would like to make any suggestions for the Newsletter pleasefeel free to contact any member of the Newsletter Committee.Gina Abdoolgabdool@mic.co.ttEarla Williamsearlafc23williams@hotmail.comAncel Bhagwandeenabhagwandeen@mic.co.ttVisham Deonarinevishamdeonarine@gmail.comDesign & Layout: Elizabeth Warner Don Rampersad Curtis Adams

MIC WELCOMES OUR NEW LINE MINISTERSENATOR THE HONOURABLEMINISTER FAZAL KARIMSenator the Hon. Minister Fazal Karim is a visionaryand transformational leader with over twenty yearsof performance based on solid educational, trainingand experiential learning. He is highly successful inleading and managing teams of professionals in severallarge-scale, long-term projects, including the developmentof Labour Market Information, Industry Standards, QualityAssurance & Accreditation, National Apprenticeships, andInformation Technology.Minister Karim has served as Business DevelopmentManager at the University of the West Indies St. AugustineCampus for the past two years and for seven years prior tothat was the Chief Executive Officer at the National TrainingAgency where he was responsible for the coordinating,monitoring and evaluating of Technical & VocationalEducation and Training (TVET) in Trinidad & Tobago. Hewas also the former CEO of YTEPP, and Senior Coordinatorand Deputy Director of the UWI School of ContinuingStudies.He has established and managed an extensive network ofrelationships with individuals and stakeholder organizationsin the public and private sectors for procuring buy-in, supportand commitment of their participation in projects for sectorspecific and national benefit.He has also managed large training institutions involvedin the development and implementation of educationaland training programmes and negotiated with internationalfinancial bodies such as the World Bank to secure projectfinancing for the Youth Training and Employment PartnershipProgramme (YTEPP).His track record reflects one of outstanding career growthand progress through various organizations involved ineducation and training and including senior executivecorporate responsibilities at the level of Board of Directors,including BWIA West Indies Airways Ltd., Caroni 1975Ltd and The Trinidad and Tobago Development FinanceCompany Ltd.He has provided consultancy services to various regionalgovernments in the areas of Human Development includingthe UNDP/Government of Guyana – a Baseline SurveyConsultancy entitled Enhanced Public Trust, Security andInclusion Programme, the Government of Antigua andBarbuda as an Education Consultantwith Cambridge Education forthe Strengthening Technical andVocational Education Project(STAVEP) and the Government ofSt. Vincent and the Grenadines in therevision of the Labour Administrationin support of the computerizationof its administrative recordsand enhancing the provision ofservices in St. Vincent and theGrenadines (Labour MarketInformation Systems).At the regional level, he initiated the development and acceptanceof a TVET Operating Model for CARICOM and the implementationof the Caribbean Vocational Qualifications (CVQs)jointly with CANTA, ILO & CARICOM.He has held many professional appointments includingChairman, Caribbean Association of National TrainingAgencies (CANTA) (2007), Member, Cabinet-appointedOversight Committee for the Construction Sector (2005-2007), Chairman, Committee for the Establishment of theMulti-sector Skills Training (MuST) Programme (2004),Chairman, Cabinet Appointed Committee to review theDraft Policies on Tertiary Education, Training and DistanceLearning (2004), Member, Committee for the Establishmentof National Apprenticeship System (On-the-Job TrainingProgramme) (2002), Deputy Chairman, Cabinet AppointedCommittee for the Establishment of the AccreditationCommission of Trinidad & Tobago (2001), Technical Adviser,Inter-ministerial Committee for Dollar-for-Dollar TertiaryEducation Plan (2001), Chairman, Cabinet AppointedCommittee – Employment Training Programme (ETP)(2001) and Member, Committee for the Implementation ofDistance Education in Trinidad & Tobago (1996).His Educational Profile includes a Certificate in ExecutiveEducation - Leading Professional Service Firms from theHarvard Business School (2005), an Executive MBA fromUWI IOB (2002), an Executive Certificate from the NationalUniversity of Singapore (1998), a Certificate, SchoolManagement (1994), Diplomas in Public Administration(1993), Educational Administration (1987), ManagementStudies I (1981) and a Bachelor Degree (Economics) (1978)from the U.W.I. St Augustine Campus.He has presented in many regional and international foraincluding those hosted by IVETA, UNESCO, UNEVOC,CANTA, COHSOD/CARICOM, CINTERFOR/ILO and OAS.Minister visits MIC:(l-r) Mr. Keith Toby, GM Corporate Services; Mrs. AngelaSinaswee-Gervais, Deputy P.S., MSTTE; Minister Fazal Karim;Mrs. Margaret Richardson, P.S., MSTTE; Mr. Cipriani Davis,CEO; Mr. Subash Ragbir, GM Industry Services.3

THE MIC ― ICON INSTITUTE TWINNING PROJECTMECHATRONICS PROGRAMME 2010This year MIC is continuing the MIC – ICON TwinningProject - Mechatronics which was successfullyimplemented in 2009. The first group of newMechatronics Master Craftsmen came from the fieldof Electrical/Electronic Engineering. The programmeis continuing in 2010 with two groups of participants.The first group, mechanical specialists this time, arrived inAachen in August to start the MechatronicsMaster Craftsmen Qualification. Thisgroup will follow the programme of 2009at the Aachen Chamber Training Centre.Second Group ParticipantsAdvanced Mechatronics Group:(l-r) Deshaun David, Shorn Solomon,Eshwar Maharaj, Aleem Ali.In the near future this could lead to a Department forResearch, Development, Manufacturing and Training inMechatronics Technology” as is the Vision of MIC’s CEOCipriani Davis, giving MIC a head start at developing into aleading institution in this new innovative and pivotal area ofmodern engineering. - As already explained: Mechatronicsis a new future-oriented technology. With the profoundchanges taking place in engineering, electronics andinformation technology, Mechatronicsas an Engineering discipline isincreasingly gaining influence inconventional engineering proceduresand methods with the result that problemsolving requires a comprehensiveand multidisciplinary approach.Mechatronics presents a technologicalinnovation with substantial growthpotential and a considerable impacton the global market, today, and in thefuture.First Group Participants:(In no particular order)Edmund Archibald, Ernest Ashton, Jacob Daniel, PeterDass, Marlon Edwards, Ameer Khan, Ravi Lalharry,Rishi Maharaj, Neal Mc Queen, Khaleel Mohammed,Julien Pamponette, Rabindranath Persad, RishiRamnanan, David Scobie, Peter Sookram.4The second group arrived in Aachen with anew agenda that will take the programme onestep further.In the newly launched Research andManufacturing Programme, the specialistswill work on research and construction ofMechatronics training components andmodels and the development of their ownproject ideas with respect to feasibility andengineering know-how. The process requiresdeveloping individual and flexible approachesto problem-solving on an increasingly higherlevel to a complex interdisciplinary problemsolvingknow-how as required in Mechatronics.Instead of being dependent on ready-made“purchased” project components with a limitedmethodic range of action, these Mastercraftsmenwill be able to develop and construct theirown training components. This will present MIC instructors with versatileapplication possibilities with respect to didactics and methodicsthat go beyond the common reproductive learning routine.Mechatronics Training ComponentGalvanishing Line.

BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONAt present, MIC has two newCentres under construction inO’Meara and Tobago.TOBAGOConstruction of a 300 student, state-of-the-artTechnology Centre in Tobago began in October 2009.Phase 1 of the project has been completed and Phase1A has begun. The Centre will be completed in 2011.HCP Architects Ltd. has been retained to oversee theconstruction of this “Green Building”.A “Green Building” is designed to operate in a mannerthat reduces the overall impact of construction hazardson human health and the natural environment.This is done by efficiently using energy, water and otherresources by reducing waste and pollution.Tobago Centre under construction.The YTEPP,HYPE, NECCraft and NSDPJourneymanProgrammeswill all behoused at thisfacility.Construction at the O’Meara site.O’MEARAMIC has recognizedthe need to establishanother trainingfacility in the East-West Corridor,the most denselypopulated area ofthe country. TheO’Meara IndustrialEstate was chosenas the bestlocation as it issituated betweenour Macoya andSangre Grandesites.The location has an existing building which is currentlybeing refurbished, and the land space is more thanadequate to allow for further expansion.The new HYPE Centre is expected to be completed bySeptember, 2010.SENSE WELDING PROGRAMMEBuilding framework.Schools Excelling Through National Skills Education (SENSE)6The SENSE Welding Programme was re-located tothe Ste. Madeleine Skills Centre on Monday 17thMay, 2010. This is the first SENSE Programme to beconducted in the south and the Ste. Madeleine Centreis very proud to be given this privilege.SENSE is a nine month programme which is certified by theAmerican Welding Society (AWS). The programme startedwith seventeen (17) trainees. These trainees came from theNational Skills Development Programme (NSDP) and theHelping Youth Prepare for Employment (HYPE) Programmeas one is required to have acquired level 1 competenciesin welding tobe eligible forthe SENSEProgramme.The Sense trainingis being conductedby Mr.Persad Kassiramwho takes prideSENSE trainees at Ste. Madeleine SkillsCentre 2010.in the work done by his trainees. It is his lifelong ambition toturn out well rounded, competent welders.

MIC has embarked on a volunteerism initiative which isdesigned to give our trainees practical training in allareas of home construction while affording them theopportunity to assist others in the various communities.As an organization we feel that developing the spirit ofvolunteerism is of great benefit to our trainees. Serviceto others is good for the human spirit and it also buildsself-esteem, qualities we will instill in our traineesalong with the technical training they receive.Habitat forHumanityThis venture was launched in May,2010, as part of Habitat for Humanity’s“Women Who Build” project. OurHYPE Laventille female traineeshoned their construction skills whileexperiencing the reality of working in the field. Mr.Julien Chester, Volunteer and Alliance Coordinator forHabitat for Humanity,was very pleased withthe enthusiasm andwillingness to learn thatwas demonstrated byour trainees. He looksforward to working withthem on upcomingprojects throughoutTrinidad and Tobago.Trainee learns Bricklaying.COMMUNITY OUTREACHMemisa CentreThis project, which began in June, 2010, wasimplemented with the help of the HYPE SangreGrande and Macoya trainees. The team performedrefurbishment works at the Memisa Centre forRetarded Children at Guanapo. Projects includedbuilding a retaining wall, upgrading bathrooms andbuilding and installing a gate. Several of the residentsof the facility were also able to contribute by helping torestore their home. Ella Claxton, Superintendant ofthe facility, was very pleased that the trainees wereable to offer their skills, with the assistance of theirinstructors.HYPE trainees and instructors and Memisa helpers.MIC plans to continue these projects during themonths of July and August. This will give trainees anopportunity to continue to work and improve their skillswhile they seek employment.Julien Chester - Volunteer Alliance Coordinatorfor Habitat for Humanity with trainees.Memisa residents with MIC trainees and instructors andElla Claxton, Superintendant.Our very own Cherylann Thomas, President of the Friends of RoxboroughCommittee (Tobago), is very active in her community. The Friends of Roxboroughis a non-profit organization dedicated to up-lifting the peaceful Tobago community.The Committee sponsored a Bingo night in September with fun and prizes for all.MIC congratulates Cherylann on her community outreach efforts and looks forward tocontinuing to support her efforts.7 7

MIC’S OPEN DAY 2010Metal Industries Company Ltd. (MIC), Trinidad’slargest Technical Vocational Training institution,launched its two-day Open Day event onWednesday, 14th April. The event showcasedthe career opportunities available in technical areasand exposed industry to the availability of properlyqualified trainees to fulfill their technical needs.On hand to open the event were Mr. Trevor Harewoodand Ms. Joan Gibbs from the Ministry of Science,Technology and Tertiary Education (MSTTE). Alsoat the event were representatives from the Ministryof Finance, the Accreditation Council of Trinidad andTobago (ACTT) and the National Training Agency (NTA).Dr. Franz Dunkel, Managing Director of the ICON Institut ofAachen Germany, one of MIC’s training partners also cameto Trinidad for the launch of the event. The ICON Institut,along with the German Chamber of Crafts and Tradeshave certified over 200 trainees as Master Craftsmen,which certification is recognized around the world.Speakers also included Prof. Clément Imbert (Chairman ofthe Board of MIC) and Mr. Cipriani Davis (Chief ExecutiveOfficer, MIC).MIC’s quest is to give Technical Vocational and Craft trainingthe respect they deserve as viable areas of study which areessential for the continued growth of our nation.Many of us still feel that trades are a last resort for thosewho can’t do better. We will show that this is not so. Thelevel of Math, Physics, Chemistry, Drawing and other skillsnecessary to succeed in these fields illustrate that to get tothe top in these skills we also need the best and brightest.Visitors toured booths which represented MIC’s programmes– Helping You Prepare For Employment (HYPE), NationalSkills Development Programme (NSDP) Journeyman andNEC Crafts (formerly administered by John S. DonaldsonTechnical Institute).FROM THE EDITORRoad SafetySubmitted by Rhonda EastmanThere have been several serious traffic accidentsin the last year involving MIC employees. As agroup we want each other to be safe so I want toshare with you this excerpt from an essay on roadaccidents in Trinidad and Tobago. Our mission is to raiseawareness and make the road safe for all citizens. Thisessay can be found at www.freeessays.com.Road safety continues to be one of the most seriouspublic health and social issues in Trinidad and Tobago—itaffects everyone, whether you drive, walk or cycle. Theaim of road safety is to reduce the harm, injuries, deathand property damage resulting from crashes of roadvehicle traveling on our nation’s roads.According to the Industrial Plant Services Ltd(IPSL)’sHealth Safety and the Environment (HSE)corporate committee, “In Trinidad and Tobago,there are on average 200 road fatalities per yearsince 2005. Road traffic fatalities in Trinidad andTobago (T&T) have been on the increase ... 96%.Canadian paramedic expert, David Douglas, revealedsome of the global statistics relating to vehicularaccidents. He cited Trinidad and Tobago as having thetenth highest accident fatality rate in Latin America with20.4% per 100, 000 population road fatalities. “Accordingto a study conducted in Canada in 2005, fatal accidentsare largely due to drunk and reckless driving,” he said.Here are some statistics in Trinidad and Tobago:● 40% of accidents take place on three roads: theChurchill Roosevelt Highway, Eastern Main Road andthe Solomon Hochoy Highway.● 84% of accidents were the driver’s fault,● 33% of accidents occurred between 6 pm – midnight;68% between midnight – 6 a.m.; 55% occur on Friday/ Saturday and Sundays.● 80% of accident victims are male drivers between 20– 49 years.Information provided by the Central Statistical Office (CSO).Some of the major causes of road trafficaccidents are:Irresponsible driving Cell phonesDrunk drivingPoor road signagePoor road maintenance Poorly functioning vehicles8Kendell Daniel (left) and Russel James, show off a waterfallcreated to showcase the HYPE trainees' plumbing skills.The Government is trying to do its part to improve thesestatistics, but as a group we all need to take responsibilityfor our actions.

OUR HIGH ACHIEVERSBy Kathleen RamsundarA welcome sight in MICis Anselm Jamesof the Sangre GrandeCentre, especially whensomeone needs somehelp with computing.Mr. James is a ComputerLiteracy Instructorwith responsibilities forComputer Based Learningprogrammes and he has beenworking in this area since 2002.Over the years, and with the support ofMIC, he has specialized in computer relatedmatters such as CISCO, IC3 Basic and TechnicalEducation training.Mr. James feels fulfilled by his experience at MIC/HYPE/NESC and he has only good things to say of thecolleagues and workers. He especially remembers Mr.Edgar Seaton (retired Co-ordinator Sangre Grande)as his inspiration.Another source of satisfaction for Mr. James ishis students. Working with them and seeing theirtransformation to maturity as they develop theirprofessional skills, is something to rejoice over.We encourage Mr. James to keep up the goodwork in MIC and we look forward to his continuedprogress in the institution.The Advanced Technical Centre’s Jason Smith isa great example of how hard work and determinationwill help you to accomplish great things. Jason joinedMIC in 1998 as a labourer, but after years of training,Jason is now a Maintenance instructor.He attended training programmes at BellinghamTechnical College in USA and many more were donein-house at MIC.Jason takes pride in his job and gets a sense offulfillment in helping the young trainees to developtheir full potential as they grow to become productivemembers of society.Mr. Smith’s advice for new trainees and employeesis to excel at what you do. “Stay focused and alwayskeep yourself up to date.”We congratulate Mr. Smith on his accomplishmentsand we look forward to his continued contribution tothe growth and development of MIC.Marlon Edwards of the Pointe-à-PierreCentre joined MIC in 1991 as a trainee. Afterspecializing in mould making, Marlon wasappointed an instructor in 1998.Marlon looks back on his career at MIC with pride,having worked on the Solo Tall Boy, the Sunvisor andthe Screw moulds.Mr. Edwards is truly appreciative of the staffdevelopment programmes instituted by MIC. Hegraduated from the Mastercraftsman programmebetween Trinidad and Germany and the programmeat Bellingham Technical College in the USA. Thesecourses led to him becoming a certified instructor.Marlon’s vision for MIC is that it becomes the meccafor Industrial Training in the Caribbean and that itwould eventually establish training centres throughoutall the islands.Marlon has attributed to his success to the greatinspiration he received from his partnership with theLord, whom he credits with guiding his career path.We look forward to continued achievement andaccomplishment for Marlon.9

SPORTSTrainees’ Sports DayMoruga HYPE Macoya ATC Pleasantville NSDP Pleasantville HYPESangre GrandeHYPETobagoHYPEHow low can they go?!?The teamsshowed somegood formduring theMarch Pass.The tug-o-war wasa source of laughsall around!10

The teams line up for Inspection.Pointe-à-Pierre NSDP St. Bede NSDP Macoya HYPE Laventille HYPE Laventille NSDPGet Ready!Get Set!Overall Team Results1st Pleasantville NSDP (160 pts)2nd Point Fortin HYPE (130 pts)3rd Laventille HYPE (90 pts)The faceof awinner!March Pass Results1st Sangre Grande HYPE (345 pts)2nd Point Fortin HYPE (335 pts)3rd Pleasantville HYPE (334 pts)GO!Balloon Race in progress.Queens Results1st Point Fortin HYPE (286 pts)2nd Pleasantville HYPE (249 pts)3rd Pointe-à-Pierre NSDP (245 pts)Human gazelles... watch them go!5KRunMIC’s 5K was held on Sunday23rd May 2010 at PetrotrinPointe-à-Pierre. Over fifty (50)participants took part whichcomprised members and theirfamilies and also the MIC Tigersfootball team players.Employees: Male1st Christan MulliganHYPE Macoya2nd Reynold JohnAdministration3rd DayanandLalchanNSDPPleasantvilleHere are the results of the 5K!Employees: Female1st Ria CharterNSDPPleasantville2nd Nicole Mc CleanNEC Pleasantville3rd SalimonJaggernautMIC MacoyaFamilies & Relatives: Male1st Andy Short2nd Caled Edwards3rd Alturo HernandezFamilies & Relatives: Female1st Serphine Ganger2nd Gabriela Hercules3rd Annmarie Gooding11

SPORTSWindball CricketCompetition Results1st Place – Point Fortin G.V.C – Trophy & Gold Medalswith $1200.002nd Place – Macoya HYPE – Silver Medals with$1000.003rd Place – Pointe-à-Pierre – Bronze Medals with$800.004th Place – MIC Industrial Attachment collect $600.00MIC Industrial AttachmentCricket Team 2010Front Row (l-r): Visham Guptar, Rishi Soochit, Wazim Ali - Coach,Kenrick Nicholls - Coach, Latisha Pierre, Junior Ramcharan.Middle Row (l-r): Stephen Gurusaransingh, Edmund Archibald,Kiran Moradan, Anthony Ramsaran, Alima MarcanoBack Row (l-r): Leadota David, Adesh Baal, Nicholas Lewis,Videsh Baal, Ryan Houllier, Areem Francois.MOST WICKETSMale: Imran Baksh (P/Ville)Female: Nekesha Johnson (MIA)MOST RUNSMale: Stepheno Gurusaramsingh (MIA)Female: Resha Bohla (P/V)MOST SIXESMale: Besham Keswir (Macoya HYPE)Female: Resha Bohla (P/V)Imran Baksh fromPleasantville NSDPtook five wickets inone game.MIC IndustrialAttachment teamtook the prize ofscoring the highestnumber of runs inone game.Petrotrin Super League 2010The Tigers finished the first round inmid-table position on the SouthernFootball Association (SFA) league.2nd Round Standing as of October9th, is 7th place out of 11 teams.Out of the 12 games played, here are the statistics:Wins 3 Draws 5 Losses 4Goals 20 Points 14Upcoming GamesSat. 30th, Oct. 2010 MIC Tigers vs Siparia SpursSat. 6th Nov. 2010 MIC Tigers vs San Fernando GiantsSat. 13th Nov. 2010 MIC Tigers vs Barrackpore UnitedSat. 20th Nov. 2010 MIC Tigers vs Penal All StarsFor more information, contact Jimkins Clarke at Pleasantville Centre.Inter-CentreFootball ChampionshipsP-ville,the jubilantwinners!The Finalists:Pointe-à-Pierre (right)and Pleasantville (below).12The players (in no particular order): Earlon Thomas, Jamal Quashie,Sherlon Cambell, Willis Pegus, Jamaal Antoine, Jemach Gommes,Rondell Ragoo, Junior Ramcharan, Aeem Francois, Kerwin Stafford,Corey Wilson, Jody Alsot, Mark Thorne, Kyle Walters, Kenny Dick,Cambon Pino. Not Shown: Justin Ballack, Peterson Ali, Anthony Rasaran.

Super Sixes Inter-Centre CricketLaventille HYPESubash Ragbir (far left), Prof. Clément Imbert (2nd from right) andJimkins Clarke (far right) stand with the winning team Laventille NSDP(back row, l-r) Obadele Charles, David Ravello, Roddyon Marcelle,Deola Romain, Calvin Gardiner, Arnold Knights, Daniel Benjamin,Yohan Greaves, Shane Wallace, (and front row) Andre Bunsee, NatalliaBaptiste, Dwayne Smith, Dwayne Deane and Kenthol Solomon.Sangre Grande HYPEPleasantvile NSDPMacoya HYPEPleasantville HYPEPoint Fortin HYPEMoruga HYPEPointe-à-Pierre NSDPTobago HYPEMr. Subash Ragbiraddresses thecrowd at the SuperSixes Inter CentreCricket Tournament Prof. Clément Imbert shows off his skill with the bat. A trainee from Laventille HYPE takes his turn.13

EVENTSHealth FairThe Ministry of Health,in association with MICconducted a two-day healthfair at the MIC Macoya Centre.Free testing included H1N1vaccines, HIV, Blood Pressureand Blood Sugar testing.Event speakers: (l-r) Mr. Cipriani Davis,Pastor Clive Dottin and Mr. Clethus Archiefrom the Ministry of Health; (back) Ms. BettyWilliams, event organizer.Ulina Lee Apingreceives herH1N1 flu shot.UWI World of WorkMIC has traditionally taken Engineeringstudents from the University of the WestIndies (UWI) as Summer interns. Thisyear was no exception. In 2010 we hostedtwelve (12) students who worked alongwith assigned mentors to learn differentareas of the Engineering field.Ancel Bhagwandeen gets his bloodsugar tested. Everything OK.Unlocking SeminarMIC, in association with the University of the West Indies, held its thirdannual seminar “Unlocking Your True Professional Potential” on April21st, 2010.This year’s theme was “The Power of Commitment”. The eventshowcased nationally prominent women for whom the power ofcommitment has led to personal and professional success.Speakers: (l-r) DawnThomas, CEO – CaribbeanCommunications Network (CCN);Christine Sahadeo, SeniorLecturer – UWI lecturer; WendyFitzwilliam, Vice President –Investment Promotion, eTek;The Honorable Minister PenelopeBeckles, former Deputy Speakerof the House.Inset: Lilla Williams, Entrepreneur– Screenstars Printing.(l-r) Kandis Persad-Bhagan, HR Assistant andTameshwar Ramphal registering students forthe Summer Internships and the Engineers-in-Training programme.Musical interlude by BishopAnstey High School/TrinityCollege East Choir & Band.Pt. Fortin Promotional EventThe Promotions Departmentheld an event at Chin KitPark, Pt. Fortin on August6th, 2010. The event was agreat success.14People of all agesare interested in whatMIC has to offer.Michael Louison, Coordinator, Pt. Fortin Centreand HYPE trainees with a model showcasing thedomestic wiring of a house.