Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) President and CEO Hugh Grant spoke at the JPS-UWI STEM CAPE Workshop 2025 (January 6-10), where he urged high school students to make sacrifices for professional success, emphasizing the importance of discipline, focus, and intentional effort. Reflecting on his own journey, Grant shared how his hard work and willingness to go the extra mile propelled him from a technician at Con Edison to a vice president. He encouraged students to develop confidence, continually learn, and enjoy their education.

Grant also highlighted the JPS Foundation's $16 million, five-year partnership with the University of the West Indies (UWI), established in 2023, which supports the annual STEM workshops for students. The initiative offers subsidized fees, reducing the cost from $5,000 to $1,500 for the next five years, and provides access to UWI labs to help students prepare for the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Exams (CAPE) in STEM subjects. The workshops are part of the foundation's broader efforts to support education, including scholarships and skill development programs, and benefit over 500 students annually.

Photo caption: JPS President and CEO Hugh Grant in dialogue with St. Andrew High School for Girls lower-sixth form students (from second left to right) Tayai Bennett, Chennel Platt and Patria Miles, ahead of Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Exams (CAPE) workshops facilitated by the JPS Foundation in partnership with the University of the West Indies, Mona campus.

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