Page 13 I was an intern at CARICAD from July 15th – August 18th, 2023. I had recently completed my diploma in Office Administration at the Samuel Jackman Prescod Institute of Technology. In the beginning of my internship, I was very nervous, I did not want to disappoint anyone or even myself, however, my time at CARICAD was a wonderful experience and the things I’ve learned during this time provided me with the knowledge that I will carry with me in the world of work; it makes me very confident in my career journey. The CARICAD Secretariat is a small team, so it was quite easy to build a rapport with people from all levels. They have taught me that no matter where you come from, you can aspire to greatness if you are determined to put in the work. They helped me to overcome my phone anxiety, and I also learned filing. I gained confidence in presenting, and I learned how to record mail – both incoming and outgoing – and the opportunity allowed me to further develop my skills from my tertiary level of education, particularly in the use of Microsoft 365. I observed how they interact with each other even if they disagree on a particular topic, they always respect each other and treat everyone with kindness, for example how they always included me in any of their discussions. For that I am truly grateful. This culture of respect and inclusiveness made me feel that although I was an intern, I was a part of the team. This resulted in me being more committed to improving myself professionally. I was never subjected to ridicule even if I didn’t understand something, they didn’t belittle or even discourage me. Being in CARICAD, I have noticed they are always brainstorming or “thinking of the new best thing” so it’s safe to say that they have influenced me into becoming more vocal about my ideas and they’ve also given me the freedom to generate, explore and execute them. I was always encouraged to continue to be innovative. So, I can proudly say my internship at CARICAD is one of the best personal and professional development experiences that I’ve ever had. Thank you CARICAD.
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