Plans are well advanced for the next stage of the development of Antigua and Barbuda's newest industry, Medical Transcription. Medical transcription is the process through which the voice dictation of a medical professional is converted to an electronic text format.

According to Senator Lenworth Johnson, Chairman of Antigua and Barbuda Investment Authority, the next stage are two job fairs or informational to recruit persons for training. The first of these will be in Barbuda at the Mc Chesney George High School on August 18, followed by a similar event at the Multipurpose Conference Centre on August 19th and 20th.

The event in Barbuda starts at 9:00 a.m. and includes an opening ceremony to be followed by an informational/job fair which provides information about job opportunities, the training and the next steps. An important feature will be an address by a recent graduate in Medical Transcription from Barbados. Later in the day a team from Antigua and Barbuda Investment Authority will conduct screening tests and interview persons who are interested in pursuing a Medical Transcription Career.

Antigua will host its job fairs/informational on August 19. This includes three informational sessions at 10:00 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. The next day, applicants will be evaluated using an online screening solution and interviews. Senator Johnson noted that multiple sessions are being held in Antigua to ensure access to a wide cross section of people including those currently employed and considering a career change or a second job. It is also a great career, good pay and you also acquire a skill in great demand.

The ABIA has indicated it intends to recruit about 150 persons for the first year of Medical Transcription training. This includes 120 full time students and at least 30 online students.

Persons interested in this exciting career can attend the job fairs/informational and can call the ABIA at 481-1008/9/13.