The PAIOI Women’s Wing is organizing a seminar on Thursday, July 4, 2019 on the theme: “Creating opportunities for women in the maritime and port sector” at the Caudan Arts Centre, Caudan Waterfront, Port Louis, Mauritius.
This event is an opportunity to bring together 300 delegates, including female students, to introduce them to the various jobs in the maritime and port sector, and the opportunities they may encounter in this industry. The program is as follows:
Opening ceremony
- Welcome address by Mrs. Nazeema Seelarbokus, President of the PAIOI Women’s Wing
- Speech by Mr Ramalingum Maistry, President of PAIOI
- Speech by the Honorable Madam Fazila Jeewa-Daureeawoo, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Local Government and Outer Islands, Minister of Gender Equality, Child Development and Family Welfare
“Women in action in the maritime and port sector” video presentation
“Mind the Tide & Capture the Wind” Heba Capdevilla, Chief Operating Officer, Taylor Smith
“Career prospects in the maritime and port sector” Vanina Helene, Secretary of WOMESA Mauritius
Strand of poetry on the female presence in the maritime and port industry Imaan Khadir, poetess in grass
Commitment of 6 companies offering internship opportunities (MAURITIUS PORTS AUTHORITY, CARGO HANDLING CORPORATION LTD, KOLOS CEMENT LTD, TAYLOR SMITH & CO LTD, VIVO ENERGY MAURITIUS, TOTAL MAURITIUS LTD)