Student Support Services

The Students Support Services Department plays an integral role in the total development of students of the Portmore Community College. This is demonstrated by the numerous services that are offered by the department. Whether online or on-campus, take advantage of the many student services available to you!

Services Offered

WELFARE / FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

· Scholarships

COUNSELLING

· Personal & Career Counselling

· Peer Counselling

· Group Counselling

· Family Counselling

· Medical Advice

STUDENTS GOVERNANCE

Student union is elected annually to assist in the organizing of student activities and promote community partnership in the college.

WORK EXPERIENCE

All students in professional programmes are required to do work experience.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

All first year students in professional programmes must complete 30 hours of Community Service.

Download or view Community Service brochure here

JOB PLACEMENT

· Arranging interviews

· Organizing workshops/seminars

HEALTH CARE

· Helping students to practice healthy lifestyle

· Students health insurance

· Individualized counseling on health issues

STAFF

· Guidance Counsellors

· Placement Officer

· Nurses

· Secretary

· Chaplain (Part time)


Main Activities

  • LEADERSHIP SEMINARS

  • LIFE SKILLS

  • MOTIVATIONAL TALKS

  • SEMINARS ON ACADEMIC SOCIAL AND HEALTH ISSUES

  • WORLD OF WORK SEMINARS

  • COMMUNITY SERVICE

  • COUNSELLING

  • WELFARE/FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

  • GENERAL ASSEMBLIES

  • OUTREACH - PROGRAMMES

  • CAREER FAIR