UTech, Ja Annual Report 2017-18

University of Technology, Jamaica “Pioneering Past; Bright Future ” ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 54 STUDENTS’ UNION Cont’d. Outreach The 17th Annual Teach the Youth student outreach programme was held in July 2017. This flagship programme seeks to inspire youth between the ages of 6 and 18 from communities such as Kintyre, Tavern, August Town, Highlight View and Sandy Park to be the change they wish to see in their communities. The programme involves academic intervention, motivational sessions, leadership development, mentoring and social events. Over 200 students from UTech, Jamaica and the National Youth Service summer employment programme volunteered their services for the three-week programme which ran from Students’ Union Handing Over Ceremony The Students’ Union Council held its annual “changing of the guards” for student leadership at its Handing Over Ceremony held on April 13, 2017 at the Student Activity Centre. Outgoing President Mr Darrian McGhann (right) presents Prof. Colin Gyles, Deputy President with a special appreciation award for his “continous support of the UTech, Jamaica Students’ Union. Pictured below, the incoming Students’ Union Council Executive members for the 2017-2018 Academic Year recite the Oath of Office led by Joelle Blake (at podium), outgoing Executive Secretary, as they pledge their commitment to serve the student body. Looking on are Prof. Stephen Vasciannie, CD, (left) President, and Prof. Colin Gyles, Deputy President, UTech, Jamaica. Mr. Granville Knight, (at podium) addresses the opening ceremony of the 17th Annual Teach the Youth student outreach programme.