Oranjestad/Kralendijk -On September 29, 2016 the Raad Onderwijs Arbeidsmarkt Caribisch Nederland (ROA CN) celebrated its 5th year of existence. Members of the ROA CN team and board members traveled to St. Eustatius to celebrate this momentous event.

ROA CN is known as the bridge that connects vocational education and the local labor market on Bonaire, Saba and Statia. Insight is maintained through regular visitation and dialog with local leaders of government, vocational education and local companies on each island. ROA CN is also responsible for organizing job trainer certification training, workshops to further ensure that students receive guidance in the various sectors while following internship and recognizing companies.

During this anniversary celebration, it was announced that Bettina Schroeter has accepted the challenge to become the new Chairwoman replacing outgoing chairman Herbert Domacassé.