This September 70 students wanting to become professionals in the fields that are needed on St Maarten have started to enhance their skills in 5 different SBO courses: Maritime Assistant 1, Carpentry 2, Chef 2, Bookkeeping 3&4 and Secretary 3&4.
Youngsters with a PBL diploma that are technically inclined can still sign up for the Carpentry level 2 course. In this two year course they will learn all carpentry skills that are needed for construction and joinery. Students will go to school two days a week and will work as a carpenter apprentice during 3 days.
There are also some openings for students with a PKL, TKL diploma to enter the Secretary level 3 & 4 and Bookkeeping (financial administration) level 3 & 4 courses. Level three can be reached in three years and level 4 – Executive Secretary and Administrator- in 1 additional year. A level 4 diploma is equivalent to an Associate degree and qualifies students to enter Bachelor programs.
Because classes have already started youngsters are urged to make a swift decision. Apart from an ICT Service (computer repair) level 2 course that will commence in January, all other SBO courses will start next year September.
For more information, call 5430498 SBO Service Center, above Carls&Sons in Philipsburg or
email goslinga55@hotmail.com for carpentry and sxmacademysbo@gmail.com for secretary/bookkeeping
For more info, you can call: Saskia Kliphuis 5430498, Project Manager SBO Service Center