The 2024 RUBIS internship program continues to deliver exciting results for ten budding professionals who are focused on grasping the opportunity for real-world experience to enhance their professional development.
The interns have already completed their first few weeks of a 10-week programme, gaining key insights into the operational aspects of RUBIS, and participating in insightful table talks with department heads. The orientation week included tours to Barbados National Terminal Company Ltd. (BNTCL), Grantley Adams International Airport, and RUBIS service stations. The interns also successfully passed CPR and First Aid courses and undertook fire safety training at Barbados Fire Academy in Arch Hall, St. Thomas.
HR Manager Delores Batson said the internship program was again proving to be a mutually rewarding experience and continued to be one of the most sought-after internships in the sector. “Each year, we look forward to the youthful exuberance and enthusiasm that comes with this internship experience, and 2024 has been no exception. This program benefits the interns with real-world experience, and we welcome the opportunity to embrace youthful energy and perspectives within our company.”
Marketing intern TaShauna Weekes, who recently earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Management with Marketing from the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill, said she was excited about the growth and network-building opportunity presented by the RUBIS internship. “I hope to gain valuable experience to help me in my future endeavours. I’m also keen to establish relationships with marketing professionals and will seek constructive feedback from supervisors and peers to find areas for growth,” Weekes said.
The keen group of interns includes local and international university students pursuing Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in various disciplines. They have been assigned to Sales and Marketing, Operations, Legal, and Finance departments in the RUBIS Welches headquarters and Spring Garden terminals. The HR manager said this approach will allow the interns to gain experience relevant to their selected areas of study. (PR)
Caption: The 2024 group of RUBIS Summer Interns with some RUBIS employees including Delores Batson (HR Manager), Mechell Warner (Marketing Specialist) and Annette Shorey (Internal Controls Specialist).
