Daphne Ann Mintoff and Janet Muscat were awarded with Gold and Silver Medallions for achieving the best results in the world in the exams for three London Chamber of Commerce and Industry qualifications.
The two former students, who completed courses at the MCAST Institute of Business and Commerce last year, received the Medallions a few days ago at the College’s Main Campus in Paola. Students who complete MCAST business and commerce courses are encouraged to sit for international exams leading to the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry International Qualifications (LCCI IQs). Over 250,000 students from all over the world sit for these exams every year. Daphne Ann Mintoff, who completed a Diploma in Banking and Financial Services at MCAST, obtained the highest mark in the English for Business qualification exam, securing an LCCI Gold Medallion. Janet Muscat, who followed a course leading to the MCAST Certificate in Marketing Studies – Level 4, was awarded two Silver Medallions for scoring the second best results in Advertising and in Public Relations.
The LCCI IQs are considered to be among the most recognised vocational qualifications in business, covering different areas including financial and quantitative, marketing, customer service, business administration, English language and IT. They are administered by the awarding body Educational Development International (EDI), which forms part of the educational services provider Pearson Group. This organisation also includes in its portfolio popular brands such as The Financial Times Group and Penguin Group.
Daphne Ann and Janet, who are now employed at a local bank and at the National Statistics Office respectively, expressed their appreciation to MCAST for helping them attain this achievement. “I wasn’t expecting this Medallion, but it is definitely a welcome reward for the years of study and hard work that preceded it,” explained Daphne Ann. “This recognition will help us advance in our careers,” Janet added, “it also encourages us to continue our studies at a higher level in the near future.”
Stephen Cachia, MCAST Principal and CEO, presented the awards and thanked the Institute of Business and Commerce, its team of staff, and the two former students’ families for their contribution to this success. “These medals are acknowledging the commitment and determination of Daphne Ann and Janet to excel in their studies. I encourage you to use this recognition as an incentive to maintain these values throughout your careers.”
Anthony Saliba, MCAST Deputy Principal, Ronald Curmi, Registrar, Emanuel Attard, Chief Officer External Affairs, Yvonne Pulis, Director of the Institute of Business and Commerce and Josef Buttigieg and Jacqueline Micallef Grimaud, Deputy Directors of the same Institute, along with representatives of the Examinations Department, accompanied the Principal during the presentation.
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