September 2022 Newsletter

We are excited to share with you what activities we engaged in at Palm Institute during the month of September, 2022.

Arrival and orientation of freshmen.

With the aim of providing scholarships to brilliant but financially disadvantaged students under the Naa Amerley Palm Education (NAPE) Foundation and David Okai Okantey (DOO) Foundations, scholarship applicants were shortlisted and interviewed by the admissions and scholarship panel. The interviews gave officers of Palm Institute the opportunity to meet the applicants in-person or virtually and to interact with them to determine their level of need and learn more about their goals.

The freshmen were welcomed into the Palm community on Monday, 26 September, 2022.

Students have come from both the northern and southern regions of the country but share one goal – a hope for a better future. During a 3-day orientation period, students were oriented on the Palm history and introduced to departments, facilities, resources, academic and counselling services, rules, among others. The group also received addresses from Board members of the NAPE Foundation, DOO Foundation and leadership from Oklahoma State University.

Ribbon cutting ceremony

The maiden on-campus residential facility at Palm Institute, Phil and Vickie Rothrock Hall was dedicated on 17^th September 2022. Two summer huts for relaxation and study group meetings were also commissioned alongside a sports complex made up of a football pitch, volleyball court and a basketball court. Management, staff and faculty members and students were present at the ceremony alongside other invited guests.

The invited group inspected the facilities and took pictures after a brief message from the Founder and President of Palm Institute, Dr. Peter Carlos Okantey, and a dedication session led by Rev. Amanortey of the International Palace Chapel.

Internship Testimonial

“My internship at Palm Institute under the Center for Ethical Leadership was held between June 1^st and September 30^th, 2022. This hands-on experience provided me with a deeper understanding of areas and skills I can explore when pursing further studies. My internship included many of the responsibilities necessary to run a business. Each day brought different circumstances, and I had the opportunity to make decisions on my own and learn from both my successes and failures. Other things that I valued most about my internship at Palm Institute include, but are not limited to, the nice and supportive working environment and the staff commitment to providing excellent service to the institution. It was a wonderful opportunity to learn and get a better understanding of the Palm Institute.

To conclude, my internship at Palm Institute was a worthwhile experience, and I will apply all that I learnt in my future internship and job placements.