Education is vital to the socio-economic development of any community. The extent of education opportunities is no longer limited by locally available institutions and to individuals who are able to travel overseas to attend an institution of learning. ICT developments have enabled the use of technology as the platform to deliver an extensive range of learning opportunities to facilitate human resource development at significantly reduced cost and without the dislocation and expenses associated with overseas study.
Education for Advancement (EFA) will host Open House Week 2010 from June 24 – June 30 2010 to sensitise the community on range of programmes available for study. The objectives of Open House Week 2010 are: to sensitise the general public on the importance of education as a tool for national and personal development; to heighten awareness of distance learning opportunities available; to sensitise the wider community of the range of opportunities available locally and regionally to finance your education; and to provide students with the tools to be able to make the best choice for the professional development.
Activities for EFA’s Open House Week will include media discussions on the choosing the best course of study and the right institution, Critical Thinking and study skills – On becoming a Master Student, the importance of Career Planning, Marketing One’s Self (resume writing), and Financing your Education - information on Scholarships, Grants & Loans available.
Schedule of Activities
Thursday 24 June - Media Discussion – Distance Learning Opportunities 11:00 – 12:00
Critical Thinking & Study Skills –writing essays and exams 5:00 – 7:00
Friday 25 June - Community Outreach – Woods Center 2:00 – 5:00
Saturday 26 June - Student Network – Ashworth College 10:00 – 12:00
Sunday 27 June - Point & Villa Community Scholarship Presentation 3:00 – 4:30
Monday 28 June - Community Outreach -Antigua Commercial Bank 10:00 – 1:00
Panel Discussion - Distance Learning Education: Enabling Human Resource Development for Economic Growth and National evelopment in Small Island Economies
Tuesday 29 June - Media Discussion – Importance of Career Planning 11:00 – 12:00
Marketing One’s Self (Resume Writing) 5:00 – 7:00
Wednesday 30 June- Presentation - Financing Your Education -Information on Scholarship & Grant Opportunities, Loans – in collaboration with Antigua Commercial Bank 12:00 – 1:30
Small Business Management – Mixing Creativity and Business Planning
5:00 – 7:00
About Education for Advancement - EFA is committed to combining access to modern learning technologies and methods with local access and support to enhance the overall learning experience. Our goal is to localise the distance learning process and enhance the overall learning experience.
We provide access to a wide range of flexible, accredited degrees and career training programs which are acceptable worldwide; interest free financing spreading the cost of your tuition over the period of your enrolment and dedicated customer service to support you until you complete your studies which includes local study support activities and faculty visits to the region by university tutors.
Visit us at our office on Corn Alley (562-6368) or www.efalearning.com .
