The Bahamas Financial Services Board will join forces again with the Ministry of Financial Services and Investments, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Education and Rotary Sunrise to sponsor a Careers Fest at Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort and Spa – incorporating exhibits and a lecture series.
The two-day event focused solely on careers in the financial services industry, targeting senior level grades in the public and private secondary schools. Sponsored as part of BFSB's ongoing Financial Centre Focus (FCF) public awareness and education programme, the annual Careers Fest showcases the various career opportunities within financial services.
The FCF programme seeks to integrate the industry with the wider community, and its various initiatives address issues such as (a) challenges impacting the sustained growth and development of the industry; (b) improvements to the level of service; and (c) attracting and maintaining qualified professions. Particular attention is placed on highlighting the importance of quality human resources to the industry. Key components of the Financial Focus Centre are an Industry Awards Programme, Industry Media Briefings, and a School Outreach. The Careers Fest was launched in 2001 as part of this last component.