00:00My culinary journey began at 56 years old. Yep, you heard that right. At a stage in life when some
00:11people might be thinking about slowing down, I decided it was time to begin something new.
00:22I had always wanted to pursue culinary training, but for years the opportunity simply wasn't there.
00:31Valedictorian Suzanne Baptiste-Thompson as she spoke to fellow graduates at the Shaw Park Complex on Thursday afternoon.
00:39Today, she not only earned her degree but also emerged as Valedictorian while receiving both the Dean's Award and the
00:49Overall Academic Excellence Award.
00:51Her journey from raising four children and working in the kitchen to becoming the top academic performer among her graduating
01:00class is a powerful example of determination, resilience and the pursuit of lifelong goals.
01:07Education Secretary Orlando Kerr in delivering remarks said the graduation of much needed persons for the tourism sector was an
01:16important milestone in Tobago's development.
01:19The future of education in Tobago cannot simply be about producing people who have passed examinations.
01:27We must produce people who can build industries, people who can create businesses, people who can innovate, people who can
01:38complete globally, people who understand technology, people who understand service, people who understand entrepreneurship and people who are equipped not
01:50merely to participate in Tobago's economy but to help in transforming it.
01:54Secretary Kerr said the work of education must connect directly to the development needs of Tobago.
02:02If we say tourism is one of the pillars of our economy, then our education system must produce world-class
02:09tourism professionals.
02:11If we say we want better hotels, better restaurants, better attractions and higher quality visitor experiences, then we must invest
02:21in the people who will deliver those experiences.
02:24Kerr said the upcoming workforce must be capable of meeting international standards.
02:30Elizabeth Williams, TV6 News.
02:33Olivia Williams, TV6 News.
02:34Paul, Farmer of Massachusetts
02:34People work with them onайн do in the air,
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