Training
PWD training scheme earns top award
(CNS Local Life): The Public Works Department’s (PWD) apprenticeship programme has been awarded by the Cayman Islands Society of Human Resource Professionals (CISHRP) for its accomplishments in 2017. The department earned the “best training programme” in the Cayman Islands nod at CISHRP’s eighth annual top employer and third annual Awards for Human Resources Excellence (CAHRE) […]
Young people learn how to job hunt
(CNS Local Life): A one-hour workshop was held Friday, 5 January at the National Workforce Development Agency (NWDA) training room to address the internship application process and teach job-hunting skills. Attendees at the session, held in partnership with Cayman Enterprise City’s (CEC) local jobs initiative Enterprise Cayman, learned about how to write resumes and cover […]
Hospital promotes healthcare careers at school fair
(CNS Local Life): The Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA) was tempting Clifton Hunter High School students into the healthcare profession last week at the school’s career fair. HSA’s interactive booth featured displays from various departments throughout the authority, including the pathology laboratory, dental unit, dietary services and EMS. Experts from each of the departments were on hand […]
Students offer free advice to small businesses
(CNS): Students from the University College of the Cayman Islands (UCCI) are honing their newly emerging business skills by working with established small businesses facing challenges that they might be able to help resolve. The Student Consulting Programme is a partnership between the commerce ministry, UCCI and Cayman National Bank which matches participating small business owners […]
Campbells welcomes new articled clerk
(CNS Local Life): Demi McLean is the latest articled clerk to join Campbells’ training programme. Originally from Cayman Brac, McLean is a graduate of the BPP University in Manchester, where she was awarded a Graduate Diploma in Law and a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice, Campbells said in a release. Driven by a need to […]
Graduates gain Passport2Success
(CNS Local Life): The Passport2Success programme recently held its 19th graduation at which 19 young adults were celebrated as the newest alumni of the workplace-preparedness programme. Earning certificates at the 14 December event were Ashley Allen, Shamar Bodden, Gabriella Carbajal, Toni-Ann Chambers, Abigail Ebanks, Keeron Ebanks, Shania Ebanks, Abigail Ferguson, Coriah Hill, Christina Lynch, Jonassi […]
CIFEC apprentices shine at Public Works
(CNS Local Life): Five students from the Cayman Islands Further Education Centre (CIFEC) have recently received internationally recognised City and Guilds of London certification through their apprenticeships with the Public Works Department (PWD). The department’s construction industry training programme is run jointly as a partnership with CIFEC, supported by the private sector.
Intern cares for pets displaced by hurricanes
(CNS Local Life): The Department of Agriculture (DoA) has taken on Kameron D’Hue (19) as an intern to help care for the pets of people who have been relocated to the Cayman Islands in the aftermath of the devastation caused by Hurricanes Irma and Maria throughout the British Virgin Islands, the Turks and Caicos Islands […]
Students benefit from financial services programme
(CNS Local Life): The third annual Cayman Finance Student Education and Work Experience Programme recently wrapped up with 62 students graduating. The programme is coordinated by Cayman Finance in partnership with the Ministry of Financial Services and the Ministry of Education. “Together we have successfully pathwayed young talented Caymanians into the Cayman Islands financial services […]
Teens earn passports to success
(CNS Local Life): A celebration of achievements, and of the potential of eight young people, took place last week at the graduation of the National Workplace Development Agency’s (NWDA) latest Passport2Success (P2S) cohort. Held on Friday, 1 September, this was the 23rd successful graduation for this public-private initiative, which aims to maximise the education, training […]
Immigration staff get management training
(CNS Local Life): The Department of Immigration (DOI) recently partnered with The University of the West Indies (UWI) – Open Campus, Cayman Islands, in a strategic talent management initiative. The goal was to ensure that DOI employees are equipped with the skills required for effective and efficient delivery of immigration services. A group of 10 employees […]
Immigration hosts summer interns
(CNS Local Life): The Department of Immigration (DOI) has brought on 16 Caymanians, from various high schools and colleges, as part of the government’s summer internship programme. This annual opportunity allows the interns to gain work experience and awareness of the DOI operations. Acting Chief Immigration Officer Bruce Smith welcomed the students and thanked the […]
Sunrise Centre performs The Sound of Music
(CNS Local Life): Clients from the Sunrise Adult Training Centre (SATC) took part in a production of The Sound of Music at the Harquail Theatre Wednesday, 21 June. At the show, artwork by the clients was also on sale in the lobby. Additionally, acting director Kimberley Voaden presented a Sunrise Shining Star Award plaque to assistant […]
Self-defence class teaches empowerment
(CNS Local Life): A diverse group of Cayman residents recently participated in a free introductory lesson on self-defence, with the main messages that physical confrontation is the last resort when faced with a potential attacker, people should be aware of their surroundings, and a loud, forceful voice can be a powerful deterrent. Renata Kecskes, who […]
CEC looking for summer interns
(CNS Local Life): Cayman Enterprise City (CEC), has launched its fifth “Summer in the City” annual internship programme, providing work experience for young Caymanians. CEC’s “Enterprise Cayman” initiative, a partnership with the Cayman Islands Government, was established to connect students with opportunities being created by the Special Economic Zone.
Special needs voters trained in casting ballots
(CNS Local Life): For the first time ever, a group of special needs voters have received training in how to cast their votes in the General Elections set for Wednesday, 24 May 2017. An Elections Office team of six, led by veteran trainer, Rupert McCoy, showed 14 out of 21 registered voters with disabilities at […]
Students ready to learn about financial services
(CNS Local Life): The third annual Cayman Finance Student Education & Work Experience Programme recently welcomed this year’s group of 65 Caymanian students at an orientation event. The programme is open to high school students in Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac, and consists of class workshops, one-on-one coaching with mentors from Cayman Finance member firms […]
CIAA employee navigates new career path
(CNS Local Life): As part of its focus on developing staff, the Cayman Islands Airports Authority (CIAA) recently selected airport security officer Jehu Rivers to work in the air traffic control (ATC) unit. He was encouraged to apply for an ATC trainee position that was advertised and, following a competitive recruitment process, Rivers was chosen […]
