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The GSS (Global Services Sector) Project is a 5-year project based in Jamaica and funded by the Inter-American Development Bank that will provide Jamaicans with access to training and better jobs in the global services sector, namely in knowledge process outsourcing, information technology outsourcing and business process outsourcing. The GSS Jamaica Industry Hour is a monthly podcast that will share information through knowledgeable guests who will shed light on GSS industry trends and offe ...
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Welcome to fossils by firelight - a series of conversations with South Africa's geological legends where they unearth their discoveries, their learnings, memories, interesting stories (and maybe a few tall tales) to chronicle our history and inspire the next generation of geological heroes.
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Skills Development for Global Services: Celebrating 5 Years of the GSS Project
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Tune in to the final episode of the GSS Jamaica Industry Hour Podcast, as we bring the GSS Project to a close! In this episode, we give a breakdown of the achievements and successes of the GSS Project, including the various developed initiatives such as the Apprenticeship Programme, and highlight the initiative’s impact on the growth of the GSS. Li…
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Training for Success: The Need for Apprenticeships Across Sectors
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The GSS Jamaica Industry Hour Podcast is back with a new episode! Come along with us as we explore the topic "Training for Success: The Need for Apprenticeships Across Sectors" through a discussion highlighting the impact of the Apprenticeship Programme in the GSS, the GOJ's intention to replicate across other sectors and the contribution to the pi…
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The Future is Now: The Rise of AI in Jamaica and Across the World
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The GSS Jamaica Industry Hour Podcast is back with a new episode! Come along with us as we explore the topic "The Future is Now: The Rise of AI in Jamaica and Across the World" through a discussion surrounding the global rise of AI and its impact & implications for Jamaica and local businesses. Listen as our host Egbert von Frankenberg, CEO & Found…
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Jamaica to the World: Exploring the Outsourcing Hub of the Caribbean
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Welcome to the 9th episode of the GSS Jamaica Industry Hour podcast, where we discuss all the latest from the GSS Project and the industry. This episode addresses the topic "Jamaica to the World: Exploring the Outsourcing Hub of the Caribbean" through a discussion surrounding Jamaica's ability & capacity to compete on a global scale to offer outsou…
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From Junior Exploration Geologist to Director
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In this episode, intrepid explorers Dr Humphrey Mathe, James Campbell, and Oliver Barker talk to hosts Sifiso Siwela and Noleen Pauls about cold showers, actual drilling experiences, books on walls, and broken diamonds. We trace the paths from their early days in the field and what it takes to become inspiring leaders. Guests: Dr Humphrey Mathe (Tr…
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Tech to the World: Positioning Jamaica's IT Sector for Global Growth
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Welcome to the 8th episode of the GSS Jamaica Industry Hour podcast, where we discuss all the latest from the GSS Project and the industry. This episode addresses the topic "Tech to the World: Positioning Jamaica's IT Sector for Global Growth" through a conversation surrounding the IT sector, opportunities for firms to expand on an international sc…
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Recap: GSS Apprenticeship Week 2022
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Welcome to the 7th episode of the GSS Jamaica Industry Hour podcast, where we discuss all the latest from the GSS Project and the industry. Listen as our host Julaire Hall, Skills Development Specialist for the GSS Project, speaks with special guest Tenae Daley, Communications & Talent Platform Manager for the GSS Project, to recap the activities o…
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Careers Unlocked: Equipping Secondary Students to Excel in the GSS
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Unlock your career in the Global Services Sector! Welcome to the 6th episode of the GSS Jamaica Industry Hour podcast, where we discuss all the latest from the GSS Project and the industry. This episode addresses the topic "Careers Unlocked: Equipping Secondary Students to Excel in the GSS" through a conversation surrounding the GSS High School Imm…
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IT Outsourcing: An Investment for the Future
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Welcome to the 5th episode of the GSS Jamaica Industry Hour podcast, where we discuss all the latest from the GSS Project and the industry. This episode addresses the topic "IT Outsourcing: An Investment for the Future" through a conversation surrounding surrounding the current landscape of IT outsourcing in Jamaica, and the opportunities for growt…
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Skills for Success: The Role of Soft Skills in the Industry
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Welcome to the 4th episode of the GSS Jamaica Industry Hour podcast, where we discuss all the latest from the GSS Project and the industry, within the hour! This episode addresses the topic "Skills for Success: The Role of Soft Skills in the Industry" through a conversation surrounding the importance of developing and displaying soft skills, and th…
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Are You Ready for the World of Work: Tips & Tricks for Success
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Welcome to the 3rd episode of the GSS Jamaica Industry Hour podcast, where we discuss all the latest from the GSS Project and the industry, within the hour! This episode discusses the topic "Are You Ready for the World of Work: Tips & Tricks for Success" through a candid conversation about preparing for the world of work, including tips for craftin…
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The Golden Days of the Witwatersrand
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In this episode Noleen Pauls and fellow host Kathryn James-Kleynhans delve into the birth of Johannesburg and the role played by gold and the early prospectors, with renowned geologists Prof Bruce Cairncross, Prof Gillian Drennan, Prof Richard Viljoen and Frank Gregory. Our geological heroes also discuss the importance of preserving this history, b…
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The Price of Upskilling: Does it Pay to Invest in Employee Training
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Welcome to the 2nd episode of the GSS Jamaica Industry Hour podcast, where we discuss all the latest from the GSS Project and the industry, within the hour! Does it pay to invest in employee training? What is the role of upskilling in the industry? Listen as our host Marjorie Straw, Programme Director for the GSS Project, discusses this episode's t…
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Chart Your Career: The GSS Career Pathway Framework as a Career Planning Tool
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Welcome to the 1st episode of the GSS Jamaica Industry Hour podcast, where we discuss all the latest from the GSS Project and the industry, within the hour. Our first topic is "Chart your Career: the GSS Career Pathway Framework as a Career Planning Tool" with our special guest, Lisandra Rickards, CEO & Co-Founder of Soul Career. Career planning is…
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Diamonds are Forever
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The high pressure path and tenacity of the rough diamonds. Today, Sifiso Siwela and Tania Marshall (GSSA president and a diamond legend in her own right) talk to Mike de Wit, John Ward, and Renato "Spaggs" Spaggiari all three distinguished geological heroes in the diamond fields. Mike, John, Spaggs and Tania share stories of navigating unchartered …
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The Big Five (or Six or Seven) Houses that shaped South African Mining
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Working as geologists during the glory days of the big mining houses. Guests: Richard Viljoen, Frank Gregory, Ron Hieber, Phil Bentley, Roy Corrans and Derek Kyle. In this episode our five distinguished geological legends talk to hosts Noleen and Sifiso about their time working for the big mining houses. We explore the internal working of these com…
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Welcome to fossils by firelight - a series of conversations with South Africa's geological legends where they unearth their discoveries, their learnings, memories, interesting stories (and maybe a few tall tales) to chronicle our history and inspire the next generation of geological heroes. GSSA Website · Facebook · LinkedIn · Instagram · YouTube…
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Chit Chat 9 - E3 Coverage!!!
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The boys cover E3 from start to finish, talking about the ups and downs for gaming to come in the next year!
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Chit Chat 8 - Destroy All Humans and Bungie are back!!!!!
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True nostalgia and great news in the gaming community this week!!!
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Students reflect on their experience and work in GSSA.
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Students reflect on their experience and work in GSSA.
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Students reflect on their experience and work in GSSA.
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Students reflect on their experience and work in the GSSA.
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Chit Chat 7 - These Games Though
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Talking about the current gaming news! (Mid March)
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Chit Chat 6 - Current Gaming News!!! (Late February)
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Chit Chat 5 - Consoles, Remakes and Problems!
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Latest episode of GSS
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Chit Chat 4 - Thoughts and Opinions of Kingdom Hearts 3!
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The boys talk more nerd smack about their favorite jrpg, Kingdom Hearts!
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Chit Chat 3 - Magic the Gathering, Side Scrollers and Nostalgia!
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The boys talk about some Magic and some nostalgic side scrollers!
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Chit Chat 2 - Full Story of Kingdom Hearts (Part 2)
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The final part of the two part podcast! We wrap up the basic story of Kingdom Hearts!
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Chit Chat 1 - Full Story of Kingdom Hearts (Part 1)
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In this episode, the boys talk about the story of Kingdom Hearts and other off topic things!
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