{"id":14355,"date":"2025-07-01T21:02:36","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T21:02:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agriculture.gov.ag\/?p=14355"},"modified":"2025-07-01T21:05:09","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T21:05:09","slug":"day-1-moa-internship-programme-orientation-by-brent-simon-and-carol-faye-bynoe-george","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/agriculture.gov.ag\/index.php\/2025\/07\/01\/day-1-moa-internship-programme-orientation-by-brent-simon-and-carol-faye-bynoe-george\/","title":{"rendered":"DAY 1 – MOA Internship Programme Orientation by Brent Simon and Carol-Faye Bynoe-George"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Ministry of Agriculture\u2019s 2025 Internship Programme got off to a spirited start on Monday with a full day of orientation activities designed to motivate, inform, and engage fifteen interns.<\/p>\n

Following the Opening Ceremony which included a powerful address by Mrs. Nicolette Francis\/Education Officer for Agricultural Science at the Ministry of Education with over 20 years in the field \u2014 a journey that began through her own teenage internship \u2014 Mrs. Francis shared personal stories that highlighted the long-term impact of seizing early opportunities. \u201cIf you\u2019re here just to collect a stipend, that\u2019s all you\u2019ll leave with,\u201d she warned. \u201cBut if you\u2019re here to learn, ask questions, and make a positive impression \u2014 you\u2019re planting seeds for your future.\u201d<\/p>\n

Francis emphasized professional habits such as punctuality, clear communication, and personal accountability. She encouraged participants to use the internship to build a portfolio, network meaningfully, and develop work-ready skills. Her message was clear: \u201cShow up, be respectful, stay curious \u2014 and learn something new every single day.\u201d<\/p>\n

After the keynotes, the interns spent the rest of the day engaged in a series of orientation exercises, including interactive sessions on work ethic, professional behavior, and entrepreneurship.\u00a0 These were conducted by Carol-Faye Bynoe-George\/Head of Communications Unit andInternship Coordinator, who also shared and engaged them in proper methods of communication and article writing. These sessions provided practical advice on what it means to be part of a workplace team and how to create value in any role \u2014 whether in government, private industry, or running their own enterprise in the future.<\/p>\n

The interns were then placed into three groups and given their first project which was to write an article on \u201cInternational Fruit Day\u201d<\/strong> which is observed annually on 1st July. Their submissions would be presented the next day being July 1st, graded and published on all of the Ministry\u2019s three media platforms and also shared with other media houses.<\/p>\n

Capping off the day\u2019s activities was a \u201cKahoot Quiz\u201d on Entrepreneurship which sparked laughter, learning, and a bit of friendly competition \u2014 a perfect icebreaker to kick off the month-long programme. With enthusiasm in the room and minds already at work, the 2025 internship has officially begun. Interns will visit many areas of the agricultural industry \u2014 from Extension and Fisheries to Communications and Agro-processing \u2014 where they\u2019ll gain valuable field experience and insight into the agricultural engine of the country.<\/p>\n

If Day One is anything to go by, this crop of interns is already growth.<\/p>\n

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