ORBIT ANNUAL REPORT 2017_final version

2017 ORBIT TVET COLLEGE Annual Performance Reporting
4. THE ACCOUNTING OFFICER’S FOREWORD
There is an Irish proverb that says: “As you ramble through life, whatever be your goal; keep your eye upon the doughnut, not upon the hole!” This
is precisely what ORBIT College has succeeded in doing over the years and specifically in 2017; we are clear about our vision of becoming a global
institution of excellence, surpassing community needs, supported by our belief that you should never be a prisoner of your past as the past challenges
are just lessons and not a life sentence! The commitment of the ORBIT College employees over years has transformed our promise to the community
into a reality and the excellence experienced through this commitment assists us in never being content with mediocrity.
Despite the difficult and ever-evolving operating environment of 2017, the College delivered outcomes that brought programmes and educational
opportunities to transform the lives of thousands of young people enrolled in our programmes. There are still challenges ahead in our quest to achieve
all our strategic goals, but I remain certain that given the quality and diversity of scope of our programmes, the opportunities of the TVET College Sector,
the commitment of our employees, the strong relationships we have with our students, the community and business and industry partners, we will be
able to achieve the goal of being an institution of first choice.
Our strategic plan is driven by our guiding principles, our mission and values. After more than 14 years of operations we remain committed to the
provision of quality, affordable education and training in the community, for the community. We believe our graduates will be more confident members
of their workplaces and communities because of the new skills, knowledge and qualifications they acquire here at ORBIT College.
Our staff members, students, the community and partners played a crucial part in promoting, supporting and sharing the mission and vision of ORBIT
College. I would like to acknowledge the contributions of our staff in supporting our students through 2017. Although it is not always easy to measure
the impact of what is taught on the lives of our young people, our staff remained committed to keep planting seeds of knowledge of a daily basis.
I would also like to sincerely thank our business partners who, through their involvement, enhanced the teaching and learning environment and provided
new opportunities for our students.I would like to convey my heartfelt appreciation to all Management Board members for their selfless leadership,
passion and ability to empower others in pursuit of our goals.
The ORBIT College Council has put in place relevant processes and structures to ensure proper oversight, guaranteeing that the College achieves on its
mandate. I would like to thank all our dynamic Council members and members of the Council sub-committees for their professionalism in exercising
their oversight role, always willing to serve and motivate us to reach higher, preventing us from clucking and inspiring us to fly!
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