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GSS Jamaica Industry Hour Podcast - Episode 5

This episode addresses the topic "IT Outsourcing: An Investment for the Future" through a conversation surrounding surrounding the current landscape of IT outsourcing in Jamaica, and the opportunities for growth within this segment, now and for the future. Listen as our host Marjorie Straw, Programme Director for the GSS Project, speaks with special guests Egbert von Frankenberg, CEO & Founder of Knightfox App Design and Jaime Vergara, Senior VP of Operations at Ibex Global.

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GSS Jamaica Industry Hour Podcast - Episode 4

This episode addresses the topic "Skills for Success: The Role of Soft Skills in the Industry" through a conversation surrounding the importance of developing and displaying soft skills, and the role they play in the world of work. Listen as our host Julaire Hall, Skills Development Specialist for the GSS Project, speaks with special guests Rochelle James, Founder & CEO of Caribbean Society of HR Professionals and Ralston Tavares, Supervisor of Talent Acquisition at Continuum Global.

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GSS Jamaica Industry Hour Podcast - Episode 3

Tune in to Episode 3, as our host, Julaire Hall, Skills Development Specialist for the GSS Project and special guests, Veronica McCurdy, Director of Client Services at Ibex and Shanique Campbell, President-Elect of UWI STAT Mona, discuss the topic "Am I Ready for the World of Work: Tips & Tricks for Success."

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GSS Virtual Talent Hub Fair 2022

 Watch the live session from the GSS Virtual Talent Hub Fair on May 26, 2022.

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GSS Jamaica Industry Hour Podcast - Episode 2

Welcome to the 2nd episode of the GSS Jamaica Industry Hour podcast, where we discuss all the latest from the GSS Project and the industry!

Does it pay to invest in employee training? What is the role of upskilling in the industry? Listen as our host Marjorie Straw, Programme Director for the GSS Project, discusses this episode's topic, "The Price of Upskilling: Does it Pay to Invest in Employee Training?" with special guests Ingrid Marshall, Associate Director of Organization Development at HGS Healthcare and Hannastia Mattis, Assistant Manager of Operations at HGS Healthcare.


 
 

GSS Jamaica Industry Hour Podcast - Episode 1

Welcome to the 1st episode of the GSS Jamaica Industry Hour podcast, where we discuss all the latest from the GSS Project and the industry, within the hour. Our first topic is "Chart your Career: the GSS Career Pathway Framework as a Career Planning Tool" with our special guest, Lisandra Rickards, CEO & Co-Founder of Soul Career.

Career planning is a crucial step in launching a successful professional career. Listen as Lisandra speaks with our host, Marjorie Straw, Programme Director for the GSS Project, about tips for career planning and using the GSS Career Pathway Framework as a planning tool for careers in the Global Services Sector (GSS) in Jamaica.