Grace Kennedy & Company Ltd. presents an exciting opportunity for you to experience life in Jamaica – up close and personal. If either of your parents or grandparents is originally from Jamaica, you could qualify to gain work experience in a diverse range of industries while experiencing the warmth and hospitality for which Jamaicans are famous.
What is the Grace, Kennedy Birthright Programme?
The GK Birthright programme is a cultural and professional internship geared at highlighting all aspects of Jamaican life while helping participants to move towards their career goals. It is a programme that will give successful candidates a well-rounded Jamaican experience.
Over a two-month period, selected candidates will work on rotation in companies within the Grace, Kennedy group. The internship experience is designed to benefit participants in a variety of ways including practical experience and mentorships. For 2005, the internship programme will run from June to the first week of August.
Enjoy Our Jamaican Hospitality
Participants will be hosted by families within the Grace, Kennedy and Company network and will become part of these families for the duration of the programme. Grace, Kennedy will cover all living expenses during the internship
Participanting candidates will be taken on a variety of weekend programmes, which will expose them to the Jamaican heritage by immersing them in our historic sites, natural and human resources, and of course, our beaches!
Qualifications
To qualify you must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree, be between 18 and 30 years old, and have a GPA of 3.0 (i.e. a ‘B’ average) or higher, and complete the application process. Deadline for receipt of applications is March 11, 2005. For more information e-mail them at [email protected].
It’s not all work
Participants in the Birthright programme will be hosted by families within the Grace, Kennedy network and will become part of these families for the duration of the programme.
In Jamaica we work and play hard and so rest and relaxation should definitely be part of your agenda. Through our weekend programmes you will have an opportunity to, meet Jamaicans from all walks of life, and immerse yourself in our rich culture and history.
