Real-World Skills: How CCSS Mock Interviews Propel Student Success

The Castries Comprehensive Secondary School (CCSS) concluded its yearly Empowerment Week on Tuesday, providing Form Five students with invaluable mock interview experiences. This event invited professionals from diverse industries to perform personalized interviews, enabling students to gain practical insights, constructive criticism, and encouragement for their post-graduation lives.Empowerment Week emerged following a dialogue between CCSS Principal Anne Giffard Elcock and her students regarding their readiness for life beyond school. Elcock emphasized the initiative's aim to equip students with essential soft skills often neglected in traditional curricula. The week commenced with a resume writing session, where students crafted drafts for further refinement. Workshops also covered topics such as personal branding, financial skills, emotional intelligence, and conflict resolution.Elcock noted mandatory participation for graduation, encouraging students to showcase their school uniforms proudly. The week’s pinnacle, the mock interviews, featured professionals from various sectors, providing students with real-time feedback. Overall, CCSS successfully equipped its students with crucial life skills.