This directory is created to promote networking within the Alumni Community of the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech, Jamaica). In addition, it is created to provide information on alumni owned businesses to members of the alumni and University Community of UTech, Jamaica, as well as friends of UTech, Jamaica, who may be seeking to purchase goods and services offered by alumni.
E-commerceis the buying and selling of products or services electronically over the Internet. It has redefined commercial activities globally, causing brick and mortar stores to become obsolete and pushing core business operations online. The e-commerce giants worldwide include Amazon, Alibaba, eBay and Walmart, who have accumulated revenues exceeding billions of dollars yearly.
Barrington McIntosh
Digital Jamaica Live show hosts *Kadia Francis and Monique McIntosh sat down with Barrington McIntosh — Global e-commerce consultant and super seller — to discuss how Jamaicans can make money selling Jamaican products on eBay. In 2009, McInstosh left his job in IT while in the US to pursue e-commerce. Three years later, his 4th-quarter sales landed him on Amazon’s top 25 per cent sellers list. McIntosh has since returned to Jamaica and is now a master seller on all major e-commerce platforms. He is regularly contacted by international brands around the world, including Amazon, to train sellers so they too can replicate this e-commerce success.
Are you a digital entrepreneur? Or are you interested in starting your own online business?
Would you be interested in learning how to attain and maintain the flow of income? Or do you want to understand the financial principles needed to run a sustainable online business?
Neil Patel is an entrepreneur and online marketing expert. He is co-founder of Crazy Egg, Hello Bar and KISSmetrics. In the video below he shares insights on how to create and grow a business from idea stage to sales.
NOTE: The University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech, Ja) shares career and other opportunities on this blog, sourced from non-UTech, Ja entities and organizations, based locally and overseas. This is done as an information service to its alumni community and other users. UTech, Ja is not liable for any loss or damage, personal or otherwise from the use of said information. UTech, Ja does not guarantee that your participation in any of the activities referenced will be a good and safe decision for you. It is understood that users of the blog will do their own research and proper due diligence, to determine what is a profitable and safe opportunity, before committing to any action.
Alumni Relations Office University of Technology, Jamaica 876-970-5468
The COVID-19 Pandemic is causing massive fallout personally, professionally and in business. We thought that this article When COVID-19 ruins your “perfect” strategic plan, presents a useful framework for reflection, and may help guide you personally and professionally on how to shape your future.
While your company awaits a return to business as usual, should your leadership be thinking about revisiting its strategy? Does the current pandemic mean that you should start the process all over again?
To say that the coronavirus has disrupted business is an understatement.
Even if you are still operating at this time of lockdowns and curfews, you are probably doing so under duress. Nevertheless, you must look ahead.
At some point in the future, employees will have returned to their jobs, continuing to work in the old way. However, it would be a mistake to put your effort into “returning things to normal.” Chances are, there is a new normal and you should adjust to it, rather than seek to drag your business back to an obsolete state.
NOTE: The University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech, Ja) shares career and other opportunities on this blog, sourced from non-UTech, Ja entities and organizations, based locally and overseas. This is done as an information service to its alumni community and other users. UTech, Ja is not liable for any loss or damage, personal or otherwise from the use of said information. UTech, Ja does not guarantee that your participation in any of the activities referenced will be a good and safe decision for you. It is understood that users of the blog will do their own research and proper due diligence, to determine what is a profitable and safe opportunity, before committing to any action.
Alumni Relations Office
University of Technology, Jamaica
876-970-5468 | 876-809-4274
Annie Jean- Baptiste, Google head of product inclusion, research and activation
In its bid to attract global influence to Caribbean shores Tech Beach Retreat has successfully landed a headline sponsorship with global tech giant Google for the upcoming staging in Montego Bay at Iberostar, December 5-7 2019.
Google, one of the world’s largest tech companies and the world’s foremost search engine is seeking to expand the reach of its products and invite Caribbean nationals and more diverse audiences to build on the company’s infrastructure, yielding new products and enterprises.
The company will be represented by a large contingent of executives during Tech Beach Retreat.
One of the key representatives who will speak on behalf of the tech company is Annie Jean-Baptiste, Google’s head of product inclusion, research and activation. Jean-Baptiste leads product inclusion strategy across the company, including consultation, communications, scale and research. With a passion for diversity and equity, Jean-Baptiste then transitioned to the global diversity & inclusion team and works to make Google a place where everyone is championed for their differences
In keeping with our commitment to sharing content that will support your Personal, Professional, Academic and Business Development Goals, we share 10 simple reasons why we believe you should be ACTIVE on LinkedIn.
Today we turn the spotlight on a soon-to-be Alumnus — Terence Thompson, Class of 2018. Terence is a final year student in our Bachelors of Science in Entrepreneurship, Course of Study. He has distinguished himself by putting into practice the principles he is learning in our Entrepreneurship Course of Study and has launched his own photography business — TerAngle Photography. (more…)
But just to be sure, if you don’t mind us asking….
Would it help to boost your confidence, if you were sure you had a well crafted, value adding resume and/or LinkedIn Profile, which clearly and impressively answers the No. 1 question in a Hiring Manager’s mind “What value will this candidate add to my organization?”
Would you feel more hopeful if you had someone to help you develop a job search or career management strategy so you could get on with your life…with better fit between who you are and what you do, plus better compensation-focus-joy-peace?
Would it mean a lot to you to be able to handle this…wait…period [thewait to find a job, or the wait to find a better job] without feeling fearful, angry, anxious and uncertain?
NOTE: The University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech, Ja) shares career and other opportunities on this blog, sourced from non-UTech, Ja entities and organizations, based locally and overseas. This is done as an information service to its alumni community and other users. UTech, Ja is not liable for any loss or damage, personal or otherwise from the use of said information. UTech, Ja does not guarantee that your participation in any of the activities referenced will be a good and safe decision for you. It is understood that users of the blog will do their own research and proper due diligence, to determine what is a profitable and safe opportunity, before committing to any action.
Alumni Relations Office
University of Technology, Jamaica
876-970-5468
*We are pleased to inform you that UTech, Jamaica Alumna Shanike Smart, Class of 2014, BBA Production & Operations Management, Minor Economics is one of the researchers on this project. Please show your support and share with as many Jamaicans based outside of Jamaica as you can. Thanks!
Dear Members of the Diaspora,
You are invited to take part in this important survey, “Value of Jamaica’s Diaspora”, being conducted by the Jamaica Diaspora Institute and the Caribbean Policy Research Institute (CAPRI).
It will take approximately ten minutes for you to complete the survey. The results will be shared at the upcoming Diaspora Conference, being held in Kingston, Jamaica, July 23 – 26, 2017. The results of the survey will assist in guiding the Jamaican government’s strategy for engagement with the Diaspora and to strengthen partnerships for Jamaica’s growth and development. (more…)
In keeping with our commitment to provide ongoing support to you in your Personal, Professional and Business Development beyond graduation, we continue to share with you relevant news and information that we believe will help you to achieve your goals.
As you may know, Real Estate is a major investment for individuals, families and businesses. Some of us need it for the peace of mind of having a place of our own to live in or to operate our businesses. Others need it for wealth creation through long-term or short-term rental to residents of Jamaica, visitors, expatriates on work visas and businessess. In case you are interested in this significant area of life, we share some valuable information below for your further research and verification towards real estate ownership for residential, business or investment purposes. (more…)
Hon. Floyd Green, MP, (right) Minister of State, Ministry of Education, Youth and Information shares a light moment with, from left, Prof. Colin Gyles, Acting President, University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech, Ja.), Mrs. Kim Mair, CEO, Joan Duncan Foundation/JMMB Group Entrepreneurship and Mr. Michael Steele, Head, School of Entrepreneurship, Ethics and Leadership, College of Business and Management, UTech, Ja. at the launch ceremony for the 2016/2017 UTech, JA. Business Model Competition held on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at the Caribbean Sculpture Park, UTech, Ja. Papine campus.
On Thursday, October 27, 2016 the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech, Ja.) led by the Joan Duncan School of Entrepreneurship, Ethics and Leadership (JDSEEL), College of Business and Management (COBAM) launched the 4th annual UTech, Jamaica Business Model Competition (UTech, Ja. BMC) 2016/2017 at its Papine campus as part of the thrust to promote a strong entrepreneurship culture among the student body as well as to provide the required support to develop business ventures. (more…)
Club One New Releases is coming to Jamaica and is looking for emerging market-ready musical talent for its TV series! Please circulate the link below and the flyer (above) to those who qualify. The deadline for entries is October 26, 2016!(more…)
If you are interested in starting a business in the areas of renewable energy, energy efficiency, sustainable agriculture, recycling, water and waste management, you can launch your startup in 54 hours at the Caribbean GreenTech Startup Bootcamp
The Development Bank of Jamaica has introduced a programme called the Voucher for Technical Assistance (VTA) to assist micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in strengthening their managerial and administrative abilities to improve their creditworthiness.
In explaining the need for the VTA, Mr. Milverton Reynolds, the DBJ’s Managing Director, said that it has been the perennial experience of the Bank and its Approved Financial Institutions (AFIs), the network of partners through which the DBJ provides loans for development purposes, that MSMEs have significant structural problems which have made it difficult for them to access financing. (more…)
In keeping with our commitment to sharing content that will support your Personal, Professional, Academic and Business Development Goals, we share 10 simple reasons why we believe you should be ACTIVE on LinkedIn.
It is the premiere social media networking site for professionals, entrepreneurs and students who have personal, professional, academic and business development goals
Your actions and engagement on LinkedIn have a potential reach of 400 + million users, located in 200+ countries, with 70 % of the users living outside of the USA. This is good for persons with international interests.
It has a powerful search engine which enables you to be highly selective in generating search results for the unique set of characteristics of the professionals and organizations you most wish to connect with
Its profile feature enables you to thoroughly research your target professional or organization, enabling you to be be fully prepared and confident when you make contact for academic, business or job hunting purposes
Through the Group option, you can improve your networking results, keep abreast of cutting edge trends in your industry, and learn new information and skills about areas of interest well beyond your current professional role
It provides you unfettered access to the intellectual capital of world leaders and industry leaders and influencers
It provides you with a platform to showcase samples of your work, and share your intellectual capital, thereby allowing you to be seen as an expert in your profession. This in turn increases the likelihood of your success in job hunting, as well as being offered career, academic and business opportunities by other professionals located across the world
It has dedicated online learning, sales, and recruitment options
It provides highly useful and value -adding functionality with its free option, which you can further enhance with a paid subscription
Based on current business and lifestyle trends, and the influence of the internet on daily life, increasingly, if you do not have a professional online presence, through which interested parties e.g. Prospective Employers, Scholarship Donors, Venture Capitalists, Prospective Business Partners can research you, this will be seen as a ‘red flag.‘ Not having a well crafted, professional, online presence will make you un-competitive as a professional and entrepreneur who needs a thriving network in order to accomplish significant goals. With the growing dominance of LinkedIn in the professional, business and academic space, it is the first online context that anyone wishing to research you will visit.
Have we convinced you that if you are a career conscious professional or serious entrepreneur that you need to be ACTIVE on LinkedIn?
Want to maximize the opportunities LinkedIn presents you to achieve your personal, professional, academic and business goals, but confused about how LinkedIn truly works?
The Alumni Relations Office Will Help You!
As you know we in the Alumni Relations Office at UTech, Jamaica offer a variety of Professional Development Services. Among our services to you is the LinkedIn Profile Review and LinkedIn Networking Strategy Consultation. From these services you will learn how to optimize your LinkedIn Profile as well as what strategies to use to accomplish your networking goals on LinkedIn.
For each of our Professional Development services we request a donation of JAD$3000 to our University. Alumns who wish to purchase 3 or more services receive significant discounts. Part-proceeds will be given to the Student Welfare Fund.
Learn more about our Professional Development Services and your opportunity to donate to strengthen UTech, Jamaica’s capacity to serve you as Alumni and our students, by selecting the 2 links below. In addition, feel free to call us at 876-970-5468 or 876-809-4274 or email us at cmessam@utech.edu.jm, if you have additional questions about our Professional Development Services.
*****Even if you are an Alumni currently based outside of Jamaica, and you wish to benefit from our services, we want to support your goals too. So contact us today.
Alumni Relations Office – Professional Development Services
But just to be sure, if you don’t mind us asking….
Would it help to boost your confidence, if you were sure you had a well crafted, value adding resume and/or LinkedIn Profile, which clearly and impressively answers the No. 1 question in a recruiter’s mind “What value will this candidate add to my organization?”
Would you feel more hopeful if you had someone to help you develop a job search or career management strategy so you could get on with your life…with better fit between who you are and what you do, plus better compensation-focus-joy-peace?
Would it mean a lot to you to be able to handle this…wait…period [wait to find a job, or wait to find a better job] without feeling fearful, angry, anxious and uncertain?
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