{"id":89210,"date":"2025-11-01T20:07:09","date_gmt":"2025-11-01T20:07:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/gtboard-holds-inspiring-career-day-with-students-of-gthi"},"modified":"2025-11-01T20:55:45","modified_gmt":"2025-11-01T20:55:45","slug":"gtboard-holds-inspiring-career-day-with-students-of-gthi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/gtboard-holds-inspiring-career-day-with-students-of-gthi","title":{"rendered":"Gtboard Holds Inspiring Career Day with Students of GTHI"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong><\/span><b>The Marketing Unit of the Gambia Tourism Board (GTBoard) held an inspiring Career Day forum with students of the Gambia Tourism and Hospitality Institute (GTHI), at the institute\u2019s auditorium in Kanifing, on Thursday, October 30, 2025.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The initiative aims to raise greater awareness of the tourism sector and motivate the youth to take up future roles in shaping Destination Gambia. After insightful presentations from GTBoard tourism experts, students had the opportunity to engage with industry professionals, ask questions, and deepen their understanding of the crucial role tourism plays in The Gambia\u2019s economic growth.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the opening of the event, Sheriff Conteh, Deputy Director General of the GTHI, set an ambitious tone for the students. He emphasized the broad applicability of tourism and hospitality education.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo, finding a job in this industry from this session should not be a burden to you. I promise you, these people you see at the high table, they have long years of experience in this industry,\u201d Mr. Conteh stated. He highlighted that the GTHI curriculum is designed to give students a second foot, or opportunity, in other industries, such as the agricultural or banking sectors.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis session is going to help you raise that awareness. Working in the tourism and hospitality industry is a vast industry; it\u2019s about eight to nine sectors,\u201d he explained, citing opportunities as a tour guide, tour operator, airport reservation staff, or in-flight catering.<\/p>\n<p>He applauded the GTBoard for the initiative. \u201cThis is the best way to do it. Students in school need to know what they will do after graduation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Dawda Baldeh, the School Registrar, in his remark, stressed the importance of the Career Day and the students\u2019 role as representatives.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA career day is very important; share the information you gathered here among your mates because it\u2019s a day dedicated to inspiring your dreams, making them realities, and shaping your ambitions, too.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He commended the students for choosing the tourism pathway. \u201cTourism is one of the nation\u2019s leading sectors. Whether you accept it or not, it was agriculture yesterday, but today it\u2019s tourism,\u201d he asserted. \u201cTourism is the leading sector that touches every community, every enterprise, and every individual who welcomes a guest with a smile.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He noted that their mission is not only to train students in technical skills, but also involves nurturing their mindset for creativity, resilience, active and positive attitudes toward whatever they do, or doing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He reminded the students that by working internationally, they are \u201crepresenting the Smiling Coast of Africa.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Ebrima AK Sanyang, Senior Marketing Officer at the GTBoard, speaking on behalf of the Director General, officially welcomed them and highlighted the event\u2019s purpose.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis day connecting your potential with your professions; the classroom provides the foundation for days like today,\u201d Mr. Sanyang said. \u201cYou students are the next generation of managers, tour guides, and entrepreneurs who will define the Smiling Coast of Africa wherever you go.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Sanyang then gave the students a clear mission for the day: \u201cBe curious. Be bold and be present. Ask thoughtful questions. Share your perspectives, make a connection, and discover the incredible diversity of impact tourism careers offers, from sustainability and marketing to events and entrepreneurship.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The forum also included a brief address by Lamin Drammeh, who reinforced the message of representation and continuous engagement.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Career Day is meant for you,\u201d he stated. \u201cWhere the rest of the students miss, you are the representatives. Do not keep the knowledge to yourself. Give it out to them so that they will understand.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The event successfully connected GTHI students with experienced professionals, giving them a clear and comprehensive view of the opportunities awaiting them in The Gambia\u2019s thriving tourism sector.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Gambia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. The Marketing Unit of the Gambia Tourism Board (GTBoard) held an inspiring Career Day forum with students of the Gambia Tourism and Hospitality Institute (GTHI), at the institute\u2019s auditorium in Kanifing, on Thursday, October 30, 2025. 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