Student Support

Student Life Development

This encompasses sessions such as:

• Student week
• Career guidance sessions
• Academic writing sessions
• Referencing sessions
• Research skills training
• Study skills sessions
• Academic workshops
• Professional advice and presentations
• One on one guidance sessions
• Interview preparation
• Resume writing

Quality in Student Support

• Personnel in charge of quality – QMS representative - Ravi Johnson
• Staff training and certification in quality management
• All staff trained in quality management procedures
• Programme managers assigned

Programme Manager Support

Each programme has a programme manager that is responsible for their programme and offers support to the students in both an academic and administrative setting, which extends to counselling if needed. Programme managers can provide the necessary support via emails, phone calls, WhatsApp and face-to-face meetings.

Lecturer Support

The College implements the following to evaluate and improve its student support services:

• Lecturer training in mapping learning outcomes with in-class delivery
• Support for "at risk" students
• Student council
• Continuous evaluations

Scholarship Programme

CTS College rewards students for their academic accomplishments through scholarships and discounts for superior academic performance. Financial aid and payment plans are available to help ease the financial burdens on students throughout their journey.

The Social Events Committee

The CTS College Social Events Committee is at the forefront of holding events geared at enhancing the student experience. This is one of the various ways the College showcases its student support services. From hikes to lip sync battles and its annual Christmas party, the committee aims to target the interest of the student body. The committee consists of a mixture of staff, students and alumni and the results can be seen on the CTS College Social Events Committee Facebook page, where live videos and pictures are posted to showcase the level of participation and enjoyment at the various events!

Student Council

Utilizing members from the different programmes, the student council's role is to identify and highlight issues and provide recommendations towards enhancing the student experience. It is a representation of the voices of the students and is used as a liaison between the teachers, academic staff, administrative staff and directors.

Classroom Standards

The College continues to invest in and upgrade its infrastructural resources to ensure quality education is delivered. Infrastructural improvements in classroom facilities are constantly undertaken to ensure student comfort, adequate spatial capacity and ambient surroundings. Student leisure and socializing is also an important aspect of student life at CTS College.

Employment Assistance

CTS College has strategic alliances with a variety of employers that are constantly recruiting from the student body. Vacancies are sent out via newsletter and job fairs are held yearly. Programme managers also help with creating resumes and perfecting interviewing skills.

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Counseling

CTS College recognises the instrumental need for suitable, qualified and adequate support for students in the areas of counseling and guidance, and has invested in the services of personnel to lend support in the following areas:

1) One-to-One Counseling

• This activity deals with personal issues of the student--exploring ideas, feelings, and behaviors, particularly as they relate to the student's learning and success in school. An additional focus of this activity is the student's Personal Learning Plan, which links the student's strengths/weaknesses, interests and values to a career path/goal to be achieved.

2) Group Counseling

• Groups exist for discussing concerns, sharing ideas, resolving conflicts, remediating skills and problems, selecting and planning goals, and giving and receiving feedback. Sessions are designed to address students' needs in the areas of academic, career and personal/social development.

3) Classroom Guidance

• Classroom-guidance presentations are used to disseminate information that is part of the school-counseling curriculum. Group interaction helps students develop interpersonal skills while learning the concepts and skills necessary to succeed in school, resolve conflict, make informed choices, and set life goals.

4) Consultation/Collaboration

• Counselors consult and collaborate with teachers, staff, parents and community members as partners in the lives of students. Consultation/Collaboration is a cooperative process that improves the skills and effectiveness of the team working with students individually and in groups.

Topics include:

• Active Listening
• Adolescent Anxiety
• Anger Management
• Bullying
• Career Pathways
• Critical Thinking
• Financial Literacy
• Interview Skills
• Learning Styles
• Life Skills for Girls
• Memorization Techniques
• Prejudice and Discrimination
• Problem Solving
• Resume Writing
• Self Sontrol
• Self Esteem
• Single Parent Families and Coping Strategies
• Stress Management
• Time Management
• Team Building

To make an appointment with the school counsellor, please contact your Programme Manager.
You can view the Programme Managers' contact information here.

Counsellor Profile

Mr. Sylvan Mahabir
School Counsellor
B.A Theology (Hon), B.Sc. Psychology & Counselling

• Served with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) Grenada, Guyana and St. Lucia
• Short term missions to India
• Served the church as Youth Leader, Pastor In Training, Teacher and Cell Leader
• Private Counsellor with Advance Behavioural & Cognitive Counselling Services