Events

• Energy Week in Grenada
  Grenada, Monday November 7, 2011

Grenada, Monday November 7, 2011



The OAS joined the Office of Energy Division at the Ministry of Finance, Planning, Economy, Energy and Cooperatives to sponsor the Energy Week in Grenada from November 7-11, 2011 under the theme “Creating a Sustainable Grenada Through Renewable and Efficient Energy Use”.





The Energy Week was mandated as an annual event resulted from a decision taken at the Thirty-Fifth Special Meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) on Energy held in Georgetown, Guyana on March 22-24, 2011.





The overall aim of the Energy Week falls under the Caribbean Sustainable Energy Program (CSEP), which aims to educate and sensitize nationals and residents in Grenada and other CARICOM member states on issues relating the use of renewable energy, energy efficiency and energy conservation. CSEP is a joint project funded by the European Union (EU) in partnership with the CARICOM Secretariat, Caribbean Electric Utilities Association (CARILEC) and the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP).





The week of activities in Grenada included a RE Secondary School Project Competition, a National Jingle Competition, the Kill-a-Watt Day, a National Radio Quiz, the creation of public announcements that were broadcasted on radio and television, among other activities.

• Handing over ceremony: OAS donates computer equipment to the Grenada Energy Unit
  St. George’s, Grenada, Tuesday October 11, 2011

St. George’s, Grenada, Tuesday October 11, 2011



“Caribbean Sustainable Energy Program”





The Organization of American States (OAS) has handed over computer equipment to the Grenada Energy Unit as a part of its commitment to support Caribbean member states of the OAS under the Caribbean Sustainable Energy Programme. The brief handing over ceremony took place on Tuesday October 11th, 2011 at the Ministry of Finance, Financial Complex in St. George’s. The computer equipment donated includes a business notebook computer, a colour LaserJet multifunction printer, and scanjet photo scanner.

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Scientific Development and Exchange and Transfer of Technology and Sustainable Development and Environment

• Enhancing Livelihoods Through the Use of Solar Technology

  Enhancing Livelihoods Through the Use of Solar Technology
  
  

  To enhance the utilization of solar technologies for business development and increase awareness of the general population by promoting the use of solar technology among agro-processors and and other SME (Small & Micro Enterprise) type operations to mitigate the rising cost of energy which could increase the competitiveness of their products.

• Caribbean Community Projects

  Caribbean Community Projects
  
  

  The project’s main objective is to mainstream climate change adaptation strategies into the sustainable development agendas of the small island and low-lying states of CARICOM. MACC will adopt a learning-by-doing approach to capacity building, consolidating the achievements of CPACC and ACCC. It will build on the progress achieved in these past projects by furthering institutional capacity, strengthening the knowledge base, and deepening awareness and participation.

Social Development and Creation of Productive Employment

• Poverty Reduction and Capacity Building among Rural Women in Grenada

  Poverty Reduction and Capacity Building among Rural Women in Grenada
  
  

  A project that aims to improve the lives and livelihoods of rural women in Grenada by providing focused training in the area of skills, personal development and enterprise development. The project seeks to reduce the incidence of poverty among these households by improving the livelihoods options of women in rural areas in an effort to increase employment and income generating opportunities.
  

  
  

  Results Show Great Success…
  

  
  

  75 women participated in the technical skills traning; 80 women attended ICT/Personal Development classes
  

  
  

  ∗ From the Sewing Program
  

  15 received additional advanced level training
  

  3 women started commercial sewing enterprises
  

  
  

  ∗ From the Fish Preservation Program
  

  4 women have found work in a fish processing plant
  

  2 women have benefitted financially by selling fish within the community
  

  
  

  ∗ From the ICT/Personal Development Program
  

  3 women have found work
  

  
  

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OAS Internships

The OAS Student Internship Program is designed for undergraduate, graduate and young professional student to allow them to work within their fields of study. The program although unpaid is very competitive. The OAS has 28 national offices and some special programs located in the member states. Internships are available in almost all of the offices and this will allow interns to choose whether they prefer to work in their home country or in another office.

• Why the Organization of American States?

  The Organization of American States (OAS) is the main political forum of the hemisphere which promotes and supports Democracy, Human Rights, Multidimensional Security and the Integral Development in the Americas. The OAS seeks to prevent conflicts and to provide political stability, social inclusion and prosperity in the region, through dialogue and collective actions.

• What is our offer?

  We offer you a unique opportunity to gain work experience in different areas and in an international and a multicultural environment. You will have the opportunity to participate in a meaningful learning experience with orientation to the OAS mission, pillars, structure and projects in the hemisphere.

• Where can I do my Internship?

  The OAS has 28 national offices and some special programs located in the member states. This allows anyone interested, to participate in the internship program in their country of origin, or other country of interest.
  

  Besides working in the different projects of the Office, interns must participate in a series of activities that are part of a Complementary Online Program
  

  This is an unpaid internship. Candidates must meet a series of requirements.
  

• Requirements for Application

  • You must have a GPA of 3.0 out of 4 (American scale) or equivalent according to the country. This means that you have to be in the top 25% of your class).
  • While being a student is a requirement for the application, you should also be at least in the second year of your undergraduate program
  • Your internship should last at least 10 weeks and at the most 6 months.

• Documents Required

  • Complete the application form (requested to internships@oas.org)
  • 2 letters of recommendation.
  • Official transcripts with your grades.
  • Currículum Vitae.
  • Copy of your passport.
  • Once you are selected, the Intern should submit Proof of insurance.

  All the documents should be sent to internships@oas.org

  Internships are available in Washington DC. Check out www.oas.org/internships.

OAS Scholarships

The OAS Academic Scholarship Program (Regular Program), established in 1958, grants scholarships every year for the pursuit of Master’s Degrees, Doctoral Degrees and Research leading to a degree. The OAS Special Caribbean Scholarships Program (SPECAF), established in 1983, grants scholarships for the last two years of undergraduate studies to citizens and residents of the English-speaking Caribbean OAS Member States. In addition to these programs the OAS, through its Partnerships Program for Education and Training (PAEC), is able to offer other attractive scholarship opportunities for academic studies with the support of its partner institutions in the Americas and around the world.

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OAS - Rowe Fund Educational loan programs for Studies in the United States

The OAS - Rowe Fund loan program for studies in the United States was established in 1948.  This program grants financial aid in the form of interest-free loans for up to $15,000 dollars for graduate, research, and the last two years of undergraduate studies, including semester exchange programs.  Applications may be submitted at any time during the studies in the U.S. and are accepted and reviewed year-round.  For more information about how to obtain a Rowe Fund loan, find other financial aid for studies abroad, or identify a university in the United States according to field of study, cost, or location, visit: www.oas.org/en/rowefund and follow us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/rowefund