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CUC is recruiting young Caymanians to join our four-year
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Overview:
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The purpose of the Power Line Technician Apprenticeship Programme
is to enlist, develop, train and certify interested young male and female
Caymanians to assist with the maintenance, construction and repair of
the Company’s overhead and underground electrical power
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. .Stages
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...................
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EDUCATION
OPPORTUNITIES
IN CAYMAN
Cayman offers a wide range of education and training opportunities
to get ready for the workforce. Here’s a round-up of schools and
organisations on-island to help set you on the right track.
CAYMAN CODE ACADEMY
Whether you’re new to code or want to take your
skills to the next level, Cayman Code Academy’s
innovation-driven curriculum and hands-on approach
prepares students for a rewarding professional
career. Presented by Cayman Enterprise City, the
academy aims to cultivate skilled coders who will
meet the demands of Cayman’s tech industry,
offering viable career options for people of all
backgrounds. All classes are virtual, with full-time
access to tutors.
t: 945-3722
e: info@caymancodeacademy.com
w: caymancodeacademy.com
CAYMAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
- INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
DIPLOMA
Cayman International School offers an International
Baccalaureate (IB) diploma for students who
complete the two-year programme, beginning in
Year 11. This course of study prepares students for
the rigors of university at the highest levels. Students
may also take individual courses for an IB certificate
instead of the full IB diploma, earning university
credits in a specific area. Counsellors offer guidance
with the university search process, writing personal
statements, standardised testing, application
timelines and interviews. They also host admissions
representatives from universities who travel to meet
prospective students.
t: 945-4664
e: cis@cis.ky
w: caymaninternationalschool.org
CAYMAN ISLANDS FURTHER
EDUCATION CENTRE
The Cayman Islands Further Education Centre offers
a variety of certificate and diploma programmes in
such areas as art and design, media, health, beauty
therapy, hospitality, motor vehicle repair, childcare
and development and business. It also offers
work-readiness training, including internships in
partnership with professional firms in Cayman.
t: 949-3285
f: cifecrocks
w: schools.edu.ky/CIFEC/Pages/Home.aspx
CHAMBER TRAINING CENTRE
The Chamber of Commerce offers a variety of
professional training and development courses to
improve your personal career prospects. Courses
include customer service, business essentials, time
management, finance, accounting, management and
legal classes, among others.
t: 949-8090
e: programmes@caymanchamber.ky
w: caymanchamber.ky
COMMUNITY VOCATIONAL
TRAINING CENTRE
The Community Vocational Training Centre is a
privately managed apprenticeship college for those
wishing to work toward a professional licence or
to meet local industry standards to become an
electrician, plumber, welder or air conditioning
technician. It also offers a free course on how to do
electrical wiring. There are no entry requirements and
courses are open to students aged 17 and older.
t: 917-7320

ENTERPRISE CAYMAN
Enterprise Cayman is a partnership between Cayman
Enterprise City and the Cayman Islands Government
and is designed to connect Caymanians with
opportunities within the Special Economic Zone
(SEZ). This zone includes Cayman Tech City, Cayman
Commodities & Derivatives City, and Cayman Maritime
& Aviation City.
The partnership’s primary focus is to help young
Caymanians, including those who wish to re-tool
for a career change, acquire the skills they need to
fill the jobs that are being created within the SEZ.
Other goals include promoting STEM careers and,
in partnership with the Workforce Opportunities &
Residency Cayman (WORC), help high school and
college students acquire the resume writing, job
interview techniques and networking skills needed to
pursue STEM careers.
Enterprise Cayman also offers an annual internship
programme, offering students and recent graduates
the opportunity to intern with global businesses
established in Cayman Enterprise City SEZ. It hosts
an online jobs portal, networking events, mentorships,
presents SEZ opportunities to school groups, helps
facilitate the Cayman Code Academy and holds an
annual Cayman Islands business design competition.
It recently introduced Enterprise Cayman Space
Maker, a creative space to develop prototypes
and new technology. The space aims to provide
a welcoming environment to ‘make things’ while
building a community and culture of innovators and
entrepreneurs. It is designed for CEC members, young
adults aged 18 and older, and the broader community
(architects, artists, innovators, etc.)
t: 945-3722
e: innovate@caymanenterprisecity.com
w: caymanenterprisecity.com/enterprise-cayman
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HEALTHCARE EXPLORERS
Since June 2014, Health City Cayman Islands’
Healthcare Explorers programme has been the leader
in providing free medical education opportunities
for the students in the Cayman Islands. Healthcare
Explorers, which has provided over 13,500 students
free education to date, is separated into three
categories: Junior Explorers (ages 8 to 12), Senior
Explorers (ages 13 to 17) and University Explorers
(17+). Healthcare Explorers’ education products
include on-demand videos, field trips (in-person
and virtual), careers fairs, the Shadow a Doctor
programme, clinical rotations through the UCCI
School of Nursing and the Summer Undergraduate
Research Fellowship.
t: 640-4195
e: healthcare.explorers@healthcity.ky
w: healthcitycaymanislands.com
INNOVATIVE MANAGEMENT &
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING (IMPT)
IMPT offers the Association of Accounting
Technicians (AAT) certificate and advanced
certificate in bookkeeping. The AAT is an
international accounting technician body that has
students and members in more than 100 countries.
IMPT also offers the ILM level 2 & 3 certifications for
current and aspiring team leaders and managers.
A range of other courses and certificates are also
offered to help employees sharpen their computer,
business and management skills.
t: 943-4678
e: info@impttraining.com
w: impttraining.com
HEALTHCARE EXPLORERS HAS HELPED
ME SOLIDIFY MY KNOWLEDGE ABOUT
THE HUMAN BODY, WHICH HAS COME
IN HANDY AS I AM CURRENTLY SITTING
BIOLOGY IN SCHOOL.
- Jelani Hanson, age 14.
Healthcare Explorers participant
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MINDS INSPIRED
The Minds Inspired programme is a Dart initiative
that promotes and encourages Science, Technology,
Engineering and Maths (STEM) education in Cayman.
It offers various activities and events throughout the
year, such as Maths Challenge, SeaPerch underwater
robotics, and FIRST Robotics. These programmes are
free of charge and are open to students from all of
Cayman’s schools.
It also offers the Work-X programme, which provides
eligible students with real-life work experience. It is
open to Dart scholars and other university students
seeking to gain valuable work experience.
t: 640-3676
e: mindsinspired@dart.ky
w: mindsinspired.ky

INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF THE

CAYMAN ISLANDS (ICCI)
ICCI focuses on business education and office
administration. Affiliated with several universities in
the US, ICCI offers diplomas and associate, bachelor’s
and master’s degrees in such subjects as secretarial
skills, accounting and banking. Students can also
take individual courses or enrol in an entire degree
programme. Internships or placements are also
available.
The college is accredited by the UK-based
Accreditation Service for International Schools,
Colleges and Universities. It is a candidate for
accreditation by the International Assembly for
Collegiate Business Education, based in the US.
PASSPORT2SUCCESS
Passport2Success is a workplace-readiness
programme that focuses on developing skills
through training seminars, therapeutic intervention,
community service and work experience, and is
open to Caymanians aged 17 to 24; aged 15 to 17
school leavers, special needs students and single
parents. The programme is an initiative of Workforce
Opportunities & Residency Cayman (WORC), with
support from major employers. Applications should
be made to WORC.
t: 945-9672
e: worc.training@gov.ky
w: worc.ky

t: 947-1100
e: admissions@icci.edu.ky
w: icci.edu.ky

LEADERSHIP CAYMAN
The Leadership Cayman programme is a six-month
intensive course, introduced by the Cayman Islands
Chamber of Commerce, that enables class members
to develop new skills and learn an abundance of vital
information about the Cayman Islands’ community
and business sector. The class members attend
bi-weekly seminars on a range of different topics,
learning from expert and local leaders who facilitate
each session. The class also meets with government
officials and keynote speakers. To be eligible, you
must be at least 25 years old, having lived in Cayman
for a minimum of 12 months and be in at least a
middle management position.
t: 949-8090
e: programmes@caymanchamber.ky
w: leadershipcayman.ky
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READY2WORK
This government initiative is aimed at the
unemployed and provides support to companies
as they make best efforts to hire Caymanians. The
work placement programme connects participants
with employment opportunities in the private sector,
designed to lead to long-term employment. The
programme delivers structured training, individual
and group support and other services to address
barriers to accessing and maintaining employment.
Applications should be made to Workforce
Opportunities & Residency Cayman (WORC).
t: 945-9672
e: ready2work@gov.ky
w: worc.ky
SKILLS4LIFE
As the country continues to adapt to the impacts
of the COVID-19 pandemic, many Caymanians’
employment circumstances have changed.
This new government programme aims to promote
lifelong learning for Caymanians to support their
employment goals. The Strategic Communications
Unit in collaboration with the Ministry of Education,
Employment and Border Control, District
Administration Tourism and Transport as well as the
Portfolio of Civil Service leads the initiative, which
aims to share opportunities for Caymanians to learn
new skills to improve their job choices and provide
rewarding careers.
w: gov.ky/skillsforlife

ST. MATTHEW’S UNIVERSITY

St. Matthew’s University has two streams of
education: The School of Medicine and the School
of Veterinary Medicine. The School of Medicine’s
basic science curriculum takes five semesters to
complete after which time students can begin their
clinical studies and rotations in teaching hospitals in
the US or UK. Graduates can then earn residencies
and/or permanent licensure in more than 40 states
in the US, as well as Canada and other countries.
Students also gain hospital experience at the Cayman
Islands Hospital and Doctors Hospital by touring with
physicians, making patient rounds and reviewing
charts with physicians and nurses.
The School of Veterinary Medicine’s basic science
curriculum takes seven semesters to complete and
includes clinical training abroad in the fourth year.
During clinical training, students work with practising
veterinarians and other veterinarian students as
part of an agreement with numerous colleges of
veterinary medicine in the US and Canada.
Additionally, while completing basic, preclinical
and clinical sciences semesters, St. Matthew’s
students have an opportunity to attain an MBA with
a concentration in healthcare management from
Davenport University, which is an online school.
t: 945-3199 (School of Medicine);
745-3199 (School of Veterinary Medicine)
e: admissions@stmatthews.edu
w: medicine.stmatthews.edu
w: veterinary.stmatthews.edu
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TRUMAN BODDEN LAW SCHOOL
The Truman Bodden Law School offers a three-year
full-time bachelor of laws (LL.B) (Hons) degree and a
five/six-year part-time bachelor of laws degree, both
awards of the University of Liverpool (UK), as well
as an LL.M and postgraduate diploma (PG Dip) in
international finance: law and regulation, also awards
of the University of Liverpool. The LL.M and PG Dip
are offered on both a full-time (one year) and part-
time (two years) basis. TBLS programmes are open
to qualified Caymanians and legal residents.
All full-time programmes, other than the professional
practice course (below), are open to international
students as well as Caymanians and legal residents.
The school offers a postgraduate professional
practice course (PPC) in conjunction with Oxford
Brooks University (UK), which leads to the award
by the University of the postgraduate diploma in
legal practice. To qualify as an attorney of law of
the Cayman Islands, students need to successfully
complete the PPC (or equivalent of qualifications)
followed by 18 months of articles of clerkship.
The LL.B (Hons) degree is an undergraduate
qualification, meaning that students are eligible to
apply without the need to have firstly obtained a
bachelor’s degree. All successful LL.B graduate are
eligible to pursue postgraduate professional training
in the UK as the law school has been awarded
qualifying law degree status by the UK’s Joint
Academic Standards Board.
t: 945-0077
e: mitchell.davies@gov.ky
w: lawschool.gov.ky
UCCI SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY STUDIES
The School of Hospitality Studies offers a
combination of scholastic and on-the-job learning for
students interested in the tourism trade. Graduates
receive a City & Guilds Certificate, an internationally
recognised qualification.
t: 623-8224
e: SHS@ucci.edu.ky
w: ucci.edu.ky
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF THE CAYMAN
ISLANDS (UCCI)
UCCI provides dynamic, hands-on learning, discovery
and innovation. The campus is a place with deep
traditions focused on creating brighter futures in
the Cayman Islands. A wide range of associate,
bacherlor’s, master’s degrees and vocational training
programmes are geared to local businesses, hotels
and building trades. Associate degrees can be
attained in arts, sciences, applied sciences and legal
studies, while bachelor’s degrees can be attained
in business administration, sciences, nursing and
education.
The master’s of public administration, and master of
business administration, are flexible so students can
continue to work while continuing their education.
t: 623-8224
e: info@ucci.edu.ky
w: ucci.edu.ky
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES (UWI)
The UWI Open Campus Cayman Islands offers online
and blended undergraduate, graduate, continuing
education and summer programmes. Many of
UWI’s courses and programmes give students the
opportunity to study while remaining in full-time
employment. Students can attain diploma, certificate,
associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees
across several disciplines, including accounting,
economics, banking and finance, criminology and
paralegal studies, management, tourism, sports,
education, psychology, health, sociology and youth
development work.
Through its local Continuing and Professional
Education Programme, UWI also offers local face-
to-face certificate courses in computer literacy,
supervisory management, office management,
human resource management, caring for the elderly
and early childhood education and development,
among others.
t: 946-8322
e: cayman@open.uwi.edu
w: open.uwi.edu
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WORKFORCE OPPORTUNITIES & RESIDENCY CAYMAN (WORC)

The WORC National Training and Development process including registration, review of résumés,
Unit provides professional training for job seekers career guidance, identifying suitable job prospects
to prepare them for work-readiness. This includes and providing referrals to prospective employers.
communication, conflict resolution, financial
management, workplace etiquette and customer t: 945-9672
service, including internship and apprenticeship or toll free 1-800-534-9672
opportunities. The WORC Employment Services Unit e: WORC@gov.ky
assists job seekers at every level of the employment w: worc.ky

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OVERSEAS STUDENTS
WEATHER COVID STORM
While the pandemic’s effects on schooling may have faded into the not-so-distant past here
on-island, Caymanian students overseas are still dealing with restrictions. Whether social
distancing, the inability to get home, or attending university virtually from Cayman, here are
three students’ experiences:
NAME: Arin Broderick
AGE: 21
UNIVERSITY: Boston University
DEGREE: Bachelor’s in health science
WHAT WAS YOUR COLLEGE
EXPERIENCE LIKE BEFORE THE
PANDEMIC HIT?
My time on campus seemed pretty normal - with
typical things like getting to lectures, gathering
with friends around campus and exploring the city.
Losing the ease of walking around campus or being
able to go see a friend or professor without concern
of being infected or infecting others is something
none of us could have imagined.
HOW HAS THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
AFFECTED YOUR STUDIES?
Ironically, right before schools started shutting
down, I was finishing up working at a clinic on-
island and was not in-person for classes in Boston.
I was excited to be back on campus after time
away, and maybe my timing was off because it was
just then that schools all over were shutting down,
students being sent home and Cayman had just
entered lockdown.
Given the train-wreck of events that have unfolded
in the last year, in addition to heightened polarity
in the US, I was relieved that my university put in
place as many safety protocols for on-campus
students as they did. It made my decision to
go back in-person a lot easier. Essentially, the
university decided to
offer a hybrid learning
approach, where you
can attend both in
person and/or online,
while also allowing
high-risk faculty the
option to hold their
classes fully remotely.
Over the lockdown
this past summer
I had to take one of my human physiology labs
online and even though it worked out great, it was
definitely strange doing it in my living room over
Zoom instead of the lab.
I decided to be back on campus this past fall
because I felt that I’d benefit most being in the
learning environment on campus. Being my last
year with my freshman class, I wanted to make the
most out of the time left.
The social aspect of campus has been drastically
different, not just because of social distancing and
other protocols but also because we all had to think
cautiously about everything we did, where we went
and who we saw. I think there was a lot of social
anxiety at first with a lot of people that my close
friends and I didn’t know very well, not knowing
how careful or careless others had been regarding
COVID-19 protocols.
It helped that the school had been doing regular
screenings of every person on campus around two
to three times a week. It seemed like a lot at first,
but after a while it just became part of a weird, but
new normal routine on campus.

NAME: Katie Klein
AGE: 21
UNIVERSITY: Dalhousie University,
Halifax, Nova Scotia
DEGREE: Bachelor of commerce with
a major in marketing
WHAT WAS YOUR COLLEGE
EXPERIENCE LIKE BEFORE THE
PANDEMIC HIT?
My university experience was a lot different
prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. For one, I was
going to university and living in Canada on my
own along with five of my close friends, which
was such a great experience. Additionally, I was
able to enjoy the university social experiences a
lot more than I am able to now.
HOW HAS THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
AFFECTED YOUR STUDIES?
The COVID-19 pandemic has led my university
to close all physical lessons, which means all
classes are being held virtually. I have been
home in Cayman since March of last year and
continue to undergo my studies here. I plan
on returning to Canada when the time is right,
however classes will continue online for the
remainder of my last year.
The social aspects of uni’ life are probably the
biggest area in which my overall experience
this past year has been affected. I was used
to socialising almost all of my days, as I was
not only living with five of my closest friends
but also going to school with them, too.
Additionally, it has been a big learning shift
for me as I tend to work better with in-person
classes, so being away from uni’ has been quite
a big change for me overall.
Friday, 5 March | 19
NAME: Danny Link
AGE: 20
UNIVERSITY: University of Otago,
Dunedin, New Zealand
DEGREE: Bachelor of commerce,
majoring in tourism and minoring
in marketing
WHAT WAS YOUR COLLEGE
EXPERIENCE LIKE BEFORE THE
PANDEMIC HIT?
My university experience before the pandemic
hit was relatively short. Our academic year does
not start until February and with lockdown
starting at the end of March. I only had a month
post-COVID-19 shutdowns. However, this being
said, my experience was so (much) fun, and I
am very grateful for the opportunity to study
overseas and meet new people from different
backgrounds.
HOW HAS THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
AFFECTED YOUR STUDIES?
Much like Cayman, we are very lucky in New
Zealand to have beaten COVID-19 very early on
so it has not affected my university studies at all,
and I am still able to attend in-person lectures,
social events and sporting events. That being
said, COVID has made it a lot harder to travel
home over my breaks. I was lucky enough to get
home for my past summer break (November to
March) but had to quarantine for two weeks both
ways which is 100% worth it to come out to no
restrictions. I don’t think I will be returning home
until COVID restrictions lighten as I do not want
to risk not being able to return to New Zealand
to continue my studies as there is currently a six-
month wait to get into the country.
“As a Caymanian,
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100WF EXPANDS YOUTH
MENTORING PROGRAMME
The organisation 100 Women in
Finance has expanded its existing
youth mentoring offering in the
Cayman Islands to include young
women in local high schools and
universities.
The 100WF Pre-Career Initiative
currently hosts two mentor
programmes. The first is the
GirlForce 100 initiative, which
focuses on female high school
students between the ages of 13
and 18. The second is the newly
created 100WF Collegiate League
which focuses on female students
between the ages of 18 and 25 who
attend a local college, university or
business school.
THIS INITIATIVE
ALLOWS US TO
HAVE AN ACTIVE
INVOLVEMENT IN
THE LIVES OF YOUNG
WOMEN ASPIRING
TO BUSINESS,
SHAPING A FUTURE
WORKFORCE OF
FEMALE EXECUTIVES.
- Odette Samson,
100WF Cayman chair and
Deloitte partner
From left, Donnette Goddard, UCCI director of Student Life; Asia Bush, GirlForce
100 ambassador and 100WF education grant recipient; Juanique McLean, Collegiate
League ambassor; Ashanti Mellaneo, 100WF education grant recipient; Sheila Cortina,
Collegiate League ambassador; and Stacy McAfee, UCCI president and CEO.
The organisation has expanded
its focus to promote local
entrepreneurship and female
business owners and is reflecting
this in its career mentoring efforts.
Coefficient, a local consulting firm
specialising in best workplace
practices regarding diversity and
inclusion, has donated time to help
ensure the 100WF Pre-Career
Initiative is designed with
optimum inclusivity.
“What is truly exciting about the
Pre-Career Initiative is that it has been
shaped to support and guide aspiring
young women of all backgrounds,”
says Christina Bodden, 100WF global
association board member and
Maples Group partner.
ABOUT 100WF
100 Women in Finance (100WF)
is a global finance industry
organisation of more than
15,000 members that empowers
women to achieve their
professional potential at each
career stage.
30X40
100WF operates under a guiding
30X40 vision in which women
will occupy 30% of investment
team and executive leadership
roles by 2040.
“As our young mentees grow with
us, our programming, events and
messaging evolves and grows
with them,” she says. “Finance is
everywhere, and our mentees will
learn to find their place within
its industry.”
Odette Samson, 100WF Cayman
chair and Deloitte partner, says
the expansion of the 100WF Pre-
Career Initiative creates a full-
circle experience for its members.
“This initiative also allows us to
have an active involvement in the
lives of young women aspiring
to business, shaping a future
workforce of female executives,”
she says.
BECOME A MENTEE
OR MENTOR
Applications are available to
interested mentors and mentees
for both GirlForce 100 and
100WF Collegiate League at:
100women.org/precareer.
EDUCATION GRANTS
100 Women in Finance recently
made full education grants to
Asia Bush, Ashanti Mellaneo and
Yeahlina Robinson. Each of the
young women have been active
mentees in GirlForce 100 and are
now studying at the University
College of the Cayman Islands.
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24 | Friday, 5 March
THE FUTURE
IS CODE
As technology advances rapidly,
so does the need for the skills that
drive this progress.
Coding, the computer language
used to develop software,
websites and apps, is integral
to the functioning of all software
development.
“Simply put, code is a tool that lets
you write a story with technology,”
says Charlie Kirkconnell, CEO of
Cayman Enterprise City. “Code,
short for source code, is a term
used to describe text that is
written using the protocol of a
particular language (of which
there are hundreds) by a computer
programmer. Programming is
a way of writing instructions
for computers that bridges the
gap between how humans like
to express themselves and how
computers actually work.”
Code can also be used in a less
formal fashion to refer to text
written for mark-up or styling
languages like HTML and CSS. For
example, you may see people make
reference to code in numerous
languages, such as C code, PHP
code, HTML code, or CSS code.
CODING IN CAYMAN
First opening its doors in
2019, Cayman Code Academy
programming falls under the
Enterprise Cayman workforce
development initiatives by Cayman
Enterprise City.
“As CEC’s special economic zone,
Cayman Tech City, grows and
job opportunities in tech become
increasingly available, CCA wants
to ensure that Cayman’s workforce
has access to globally recognised,
professionally led tech education,”
says Kirkconnell.
“CEC’s vision is to provide
meaningful career and
entrepreneurial opportunities
for Caymanians, both today and
in the years ahead. Through its
offering of immersive, high-quality
code education, CEC’s Cayman
Code Academy initiative will help
Caymanians gain the qualifications
they need to join global companies
operating from within CEC’s special
economic zones or to create
innovative new businesses of
their own.
“CEC is proud to be part of
the ongoing effort to develop
a technology focused local
workforce.”
COURSES
The virtual learning centre provides
the chance to explore a career in
coding or cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity and code courses
offered by CCA range from entry
level single-day workshops, where
individuals can begin without prior
experience, to advance professional
development-level courses, where
intensive programming can run up
to 20 weeks.
All classes are virtual, with full-time
access to tutors.
“Whether you’re new to code
or wanting to take your skills to
the next level, CCA innovative-
driven curriculum and hands-on
approach will prepare you for a
rewarding professional career,”
says Kirkconnell.
“CCA course instructors, sponsors
and volunteers are on a mission
to deliver an internationally
recognised curriculum that
engages directly with Cayman’s
tech and creative communities.”
SIGNING UP
With the only tools necessary
being a laptop and access to WiFi,
it’s easy to begin a coding course.
CCA recommends that everyone
takes their 101 one-day workshop,
which provides a general
overview of what to expect from
the programme, and allows
participants to decide whether
coding is right for them.

Bearing in mind many have been
financially impacted by COVID-19,
Cayman Enterprise City has also
created a needs-based financial
assistance fund to support
Caymanians in covering the
tuition cost.
Applicants who can demonstrate
a need for financial assistance
and the ability to meet the
requirements of both code and
cybersecurity courses are invited
to apply.
To find out more about the CCA
and to register your interest visit
www.caymancodeacademy.com.
TOP 10 MOST
COMMON JOBS
FOR CODING:
• Software engineer
• Web developer
• Software developer
• iOS developer
• Front-end developer
• Software development
engineer
• Front-end web developer
• Full stack developer
• JavaScript developer
• Developer
Friday, 5 March | 25
A STUDENT’S
STORY
Cordell Andrade is a
student at Cayman Code
Academy, alongside his
job as a freight forwarder
at a shipping company.
He explains what led him
to CCA and what his future
plans are.
WHY DID YOU DECIDE
TO PURSUE A CAREER
IN CODING?
I grew fond of computers at a young age due to being around my
uncle who enjoys working on and figuring out how computers and
electronics work.
From that base love of computers, I researched what made
computers work on the software side and found coding to be very
interesting. Watching Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg change the
world cemented that interest.
WHEN ARE YOU DUE TO GRADUATE?
Course-wise, there’s 101, 102, 201, 301, and 401. I’m currently in
201 and due to graduate from this course on 11 March before
starting 301.
WHAT SORT OF JOBS ARE YOU INTERESTED IN
PURSUING POST-QUALIFICATION?
At the moment, I’m excited about entry level jobs as a software
developer which will help me gain more experience and learn
new languages to gain more opportunities.
WOULD YOU RECOMMEND OTHER YOUNG PEOPLE
TO PURSUE COURSES OFFERED AT CCA?
I would definitely recommend young people to try out 101 before
102, and if you’re a little more experienced you can take a test to
enter 201 or 301. CCA have awesome staff like Bianca Mora (CEC’s
marketing and public engagement manager), who will expand your
network to help find jobs and exposure.
There is also a mentor programme which helped me gain an inside
look into what it’s like to work in the tech industry. My mentor was
Ryan Watson, director of IT and infrastructure at Brave Software,
who has been extremely helpful.
26 | Friday, 5 March
SCHOLARSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES
Government and private organisations offer scholarships to educate Cayman Islands’
youth, and avoid financial constraints from keeping the best and brightest students
from achieving their dreams. Opportunities include:
GOVERNMENT OPTIONS
CAYMAN ISLANDS GOVERNMENT
Government offers an overseas scholarship for an
undergraduate degree to a maximum of $20,000
per annum, for up to four years, per successful
applicant, and a post-graduate award of up to
$25,000 per annum.
Application period for Ministry of Education
scholarships runs from November to 31 Jan.
for overseas scholarships, and to 30 April for
local scholarships.
w: education.gov.ky/scholarships
• The Educational Council offers various scholarships
to study at local A-Level schools, the Truman
Bodden Law School, and overseas universities in
undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.
• The Gwen Bush Memorial Scholarship (offered jointly
by the Cayman Islands Seafarers Association and
the Cayman Maritime Heritage Foundation) and the
Maritime Authority of the Cayman Islands (MACI)
Overseas Scholarship aim to revive Cayman’s boat
building trade and promote other maritime careers.
• The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism
offers partial and full scholarships to pursue a
bachelor’s or master’s degree in tourism; a one-year
apprenticeship programme is also awarded, leading
to a professional tourism qualification.
• The Water Authority offers an annual scholarship
of up to $30,000 for students wishing to pursue
higher education or a vocational degree in fields of
study relevant to the work of the organisation. e: hr@
waterauthority.ky w: waterauthority.ky/scholarships-
how-to-apply
CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIP
Chevening is the UK Government’s international
awards programme aimed at developing global
leaders. Chevening scholarships offer full financial
support to study for any of the 12,000 master’s
degree courses available at more than 150 UK
universities and offer a unique opportunity for future
leaders, influencers, and decision-makers to develop
professionally and academically, network extensively,
experience UK culture, and build lasting positive
relationships.
Sponsored by the Governor’s Office, applications from
Caymanians for the next cohort in 2022/23 will be
open from September to November 2021.
e: lisa.carroll@fco.gov.uk
w: chevening.org
GOVERNMENT OF CANADA
The Government of Canada offers the Emerging
Leaders in the Americas Program, which includes
short-term exchange opportunities for Caymanian
students for a study or research period of up to six
months in Canada.
w: educanada.ca/scholarships-bourses/can/
institutions/elap-pfla.aspx?lang=eng
DESPITE THE IMPACT OF COVID-19...THE
EDUCATION COUNCIL WAS STILL ABLE TO
AWARD EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
FOR APPLICANTS TO PURSUE OVERSEAS
DEGREE PROGRAMMES...
- MANAGER OF THE SCHOLARSHIP SECRETARIAT
DR. SHARI SMITH.

Amandy Jiminez and Xavian Ebanks - Campbells
scholarship recipients
OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS
BUTTERFIELD
Butterfield’s Undergraduate Scholarship is available to
a Caymanian student, aged 17 to 25, commencing or
already pursuing any course of study that will benefit
the Cayman Islands. The award has a value of up to
US$30,000 per year, tenable for up to four years. The
deadline for application is the last Friday in March.
A post-graduate scholarship is also available. to be
awarded to one deserving student annually from
either Bermuda, Canada, the Cayman Islands, The
Bahamas, the UK, Guernsey, Jersey, Switzerland,
Mauritius or Singapore, who is pursuing a post-
graduate degree in a field of study related to the
protection and improvement of island environments.
The scholarship has an annual value of US$25,000 and
is tenable for up to four years. Application deadline is
the last Friday in March.
w: butterfieldgroup.com/scholarships/Pages/default.
aspx
CAMPBELLS
Campbells offers an overseas undergraduate
scholarship of up to US$20,000 for Caymanians,
with preference given to legal applicants. Subject to
meeting continuing conditions, successful applicants
have the potential to be supported for the duration
of their degree programme (three years) with the
opportunity for additional support throughout their
PPC, LPC (BVC), BPTC or equivalent. Applications
close 1 April, annually.
e: scholarships@campbellslegal.com
w: campbellslegal.com/students-and-graduates/
scholarships
t: 949-2648
Friday, 5 March | 27
Erin Shaughness - Dart High School Scholar 2020
CREDIT UNION
The Cayman Islands Civil Service Association Co-
operative Credit Union Limited offers an annual
education grant – The Rupert McCoy Memorial
Education Grant. In 2019, the programme awarded
over more than $200,000 in monetary grants to 166
successful member applicants, and has expanded the
grant amount to $300,000 since then.
Open to Credit Union members in good account
standing, or immediate family to a Credit Union
member, pursuing post-secondary studies or technical
and vocational training either locally, overseas or
online. Application window opens by March and closes
30 April. Grant recipients are selected based on their
academic record, character references, and area of
study.
e: info@cicsacu.com.ky
w: https://www.cicsa-creditunion.org/
rupertmccoyeducationalgrants
t: 949-8415
DART
Dart offers two scholarships: one is for Caymanian
high school students entering Grade 9/Year 10 that
includes all school, book, and uniform fees at the local
school of choice for four years of study; the other is
the William A. Dart Memorial University Scholarship,
which is awarded to a Caymanian student entering
a four-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited
overseas institution, with an annual renewal subject to
academic performance. Both scholarships offer paid
summer work experience at Dart as well as mentorship
opportunities with Dart employees.
w: dartscholar.ky
28 | Friday, 5 March
Johnathon Bedasse - William A.
Dart University Scholar 2020
DELOITTE
Deloitte awards two scholarships to Caymanian
students every year, typically those interested in
accounting and finance, though other disciplines
relevant to Deloitte’s service offerings are considered.
Scholarship students gain professional, real-world
experience through paid summer internships and
are offered full-time positions upon completion of
their degree and provided support for professional
qualifications.
Must have a minimum of 3.2 GPA, at least 5 IGCSE/
GCSE/CXE passes with grade B or 2, an SAT score of
at least 1200 and demonstrated leadership skills and
participation in community activities.
w: www2.deloitte.com/ky/en/pages/careers/articles/
cayman-scholarship-programme.html
KIMPTON SEAFIRE RESORT + SPA
Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa seeks to recruit
passionate Caymanians between the ages of 16 and 20
who are interested in pursuing a career in hospitality
through their Seafire scholarship. This offers an
award for full-time study at an accredited associate or
technical programme of up to US$25,000 per year.
Candidates must possess excellent character, work
ethic and have a genuine interest in the hospitality
industry and have been accepted as a full-time
student into an accredited associate or technical
programme in a field related to the hospitality
industry, for a maximum of two years. Applicants must
have successfully received their high school diploma
and have maintained a minimum B average or GPA 3.5
over four years and be available to interview in person.
Apply by 31 March 2021.
w: seafireresortandspa.com/hotel-scholarship-
program
Jaiden Gilbert - Dart High School Scholar 2020
KPMG
KPMG in the Cayman Islands offers scholarships of
up to US$30,000 to qualified Caymanian students
who have attained strong academic achievement and
wish to complete an undergraduate degree, locally
or overseas. Students should possess an interest in
pursuing a career in accounting, finance or accounting
information systems in the Cayman Islands.
They also offer The Novelette A. Ebanks Inspirational
Scholarship of up to US$50,000 to a Caymanian
student who displays strong academic achievements,
a commitment to serving others, robust work ethic
and leadership qualities.
Application windows for both scholarships open in
February and close 30 April.
e: cindyreid@kpmg.ky
w: home.kpmg/ky/en/home/careers/graduates-and-
students/the-kpmg-ignite-your-future-program/
scholarships.html#
t: 914-4325
MOURANT
The Chantal Whittaker Memorial Scholarship was
established to honour the memory of a beloved
colleague whose personal commitment to mentoring,
fostering community spirit and helping young people
to develop and grow, left a legacy which the firm
strives to continue. Mourant’s scholarship programme
provides financial assistance towards the cost of study
for Caymanian students who intend to qualify, or who
are appropriately qualified and have been accepted
into an accredited institution to pursue a career in law.
Application window runs until 16 April 2021.
e: students@mourant.com
w: mourant.com
t: 949-4123

THE INSURANCE MANAGERS ASSOCIATION
OF CAYMAN
Since inception, IMACs Scholarship Fund has raised
over $4.7 million and supported 58 Caymanians
pursuing further education. Successful applicants will
be able to access funding to cover their tuition and
living expenses, for a first degree, for a maximum of
four years.
w: caymanintinsurance.ky or google IMAC scholarship
UCCI SCHOLARSHIPS
The University College of the Cayman Islands offers
scholarships to up to 14 Caymanian students a year
through the Peter N. Thomson Family Foundation -
University College of the Cayman Islands Scholarship.
The scholarship is designed to recruit and support
students who are driven to improve the Cayman
Islands in a variety of areas including liberal arts,
social sciences and/or the sciences.
Each scholar will receive up to $2,500 in financial aid
to cover tuition, fees, books and supplies, renewable
each year for a two-year period, to pursue an
associate degree or a four-year bachelor’s degree.
w: ucci.edu.ky
Friday, 5 March | 29
Johnathon Bedasse, Khailan O’Connor, Ashley Gooden,
Rosita Ritch - IMAC scholarship recipients
WALKERS
Walkers legal scholarships are awarded to eligible
Caymanian students who have, amongst other things,
demonstrated a high level of academic achievement
and have an expressed interest in pursuing a career
in law. Successful applicants are granted scholarships
for law degrees, post-graduate conversion courses
and post-graduate qualifying examinations, including
the Professional Practice Course, the Legal Practice
Course and the Bar Practice (Training) Course.
Applications should be submitted through the careers
portal no later than 31 March 2021.
w: isw.changeworknow.co.uk/walkers_global/vms/e/
careers/search/new
e: trainees@walkersglobal.com
SCHOLARSHIPS ARE SIGNIFICANT
IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES
TO PUSH THROUGH THE MANY
CHALLENGES IT TAKES IN
PURSUING HIGHER EDUCATION...
ASIA BUSH, 100WF SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON 100WF
INITIATIVES SEE PAGE 22.
You have the power
to be the future
Applicants invited to apply for a CUC Scholarship
As an employer of choice, and one of the largest employers of Caymanians, CUC is committed to attracting, developing and
retaining high potential employees by providing opportunities for Caymanian students to succeed in the electric utility industry.

CUC is proud to offer a scholarship to an accredited university for students who are interested in completing an Associate’s or
Bachelor’s degree in related fields of study, which represent areas important to CUC including engineering, electrical
technology, mechanical maintenance, information technology, occupational safety, health and the environment, corporate
governance, finance, human resources and customer service.

Applicants must:
have already obtained, or expect to obtain, during the current school year, adequate academic qualifications to be
accepted by a university;
be Caymanian or hold Caymanian Status;
have a current GPA of 3.5 or higher;
have a minimum of seven (7) GCSE/CXC/IGSE passes including English, Mathematics and Science(s) or the equivalent in
the American educational system. Preference will be given to students with higher level passes (A level, AP, IB, etc.) in
Mathematics and Science(s).

The successful applicant(s) will have an opportunity during school holidays to gain valuable hands-on work experience and may
be offered full-time employment with CUC upon completion of his/her studies.

To review the General Rules and Guidelines and apply, visit the “Scholarships” page under the “Careers” tab on CUC’s Home
Page (www.cuc-cayman.com). Click on the “Apply Here” link, complete the appropriate online form and follow the
instructions. Applications must be submitted not later than Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Hard copies will not be accepted.

For more information on these and other scholarship opportunities, please contact CUC’s Human Resources & Employee
Development Department via e-mail at careers@cuc.ky.
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Countless entrepreneurs, business leaders, and tech

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specialise in full-stack JavaScript, Python, ASP.NET, or Java
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32 | Friday, 5 March

FURTHER THAN
FINANCE:
Explore the careers
of your dreams
Surrounded by world-class financial and legal firms, those starting out on their career
paths in Cayman may feel funnelled into these areas of expertise.
However, remember the plethora of interesting jobs outside of finance and law, and
match your interests with your aims for a rewarding career experience.
Here, three successful individuals in very different professions, explain how they got to
where they are.

SHAMAL CLARKE,
METEOROLOGIST, CAYMAN ISLANDS
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
Shamal Clarke has always been fascinated with the Shamal’s days start at
sky, wondering why the weather changes and if he 5am with preparation
could better predict these changes. of the public weather
forecast, involving
It was only natural that he would pursue a career in analysis of weather
meteorology. charts, satellite and
radar images and
Shamal had two routes to choose from: working weather models.
his way up from an entry-level weather observer or
“I then send the public
obtaining a bachelor of science in meteorology and
weather forecast to
starting as a weather forecaster. He chose the latter.
media and relevant
“I did my CXCs and CAPE mathematics, physics and persons and update our website, weather radio
geography, as entry to the University of the West channel and social media,” he says. “This forecast is
Indies meteorology degree requires mathematics and done three times per day.”
physics,” Shamal explains. He also prepares a terminal aerodrome forecast
(TAF) - a 24-hour forecast of weather conditions at
“Following my BSc, I did an operational aeronautical
the airport - to send internationally for pilots. TAFs
forecasters course at the Caribbean Institute for
are sent four times daily and amended in the event of
Meteorology and Hydrology, to better qualify me changes. A weather discussion document is produced
to work operationally at a weather service. Since in the afternoons, highlighting expected weather
becoming an operational weather forecaster, I changes for the next 72 hours. Days end at 10pm
obtained a certification for weather observation.” when the last TAF is issued.
 Friday, 5 March | 33

SHIANNE TAYLOR,
REGISTERED NURSE AT HEALTH CITY
Shianne Taylor has set a proud path for others to with minor
follow – she is the first Caymanian registered nurse at procedures, and
Health City Cayman Islands. wound/surgical
Her career journey began when she was once dressings.
admitted to the hospital, impressed by the care “The nursing
she received. profession is a
“I had not decided that this was ‘it’ immediately, but rewarding career
my interest was sparked at that time, and it developed choice both
from there,” she says. professionally and
The 27-year-old nurse from Bodden Town attended personally,” she says.
the University College of the Cayman Islands (UCCI), “The opportunities
where she undertook a four-year bachelor of science that will open up to
in nursing programme. you are numerous and diverse, whether it is the area of
specialisation or the setting in which you would like to
Shianne began working at Health City in 2018 and, work.”
having completed her internship last year, is stationed
in the outpatient department, although she has also Shianne loves meeting patients for the first time and
been placed in areas such as the medical ward and being a part of their progress to wellness.
emergency room. “Seeing that progress, and seeing the improvement in
Her role is to provide knowledge-based, competent that patient, due to the combined effort of the health
nursing care while maintaining a safe environment. team and the patient, from start to finish, is one of the
Duties include taking vitals, performing or assisting most satisfying parts of the job,” she says.

MAIA MUTTOO,
SENIOR EDUCATION COORDINATOR,
NATIONAL GALLERY OF THE CAYMAN ISLANDS

Maia Muttoo has had a passion for the arts since This followed two
childhood. years at the Cayman
Islands National
She turned that passion into a profession, working in Museum, where she
the cultural and creative fields now for eight years, led its educational
most recently as senior education coordinator at the programmes, acted
National Gallery of the Cayman Islands. as public relations
“Professionally, I sought employment that would give liaison, and supported
me opportunities and experience in a range of creative the curatorial team
fields – from museum education to event coordination by developing
and publishing,” she says. exhibition materials.
Maia joined the National Gallery in January of 2020, Maia holds a master’s degree in cultural and
where she is responsible for community engagement creative industries from King’s College London
with the gallery’s collections, exhibitions and and a bachelor’s degree in history from the
programmes. It’s a role that combines her experience University of Toronto.
in programming and events with her love for the arts, Her advice for those seeking to work in the creative
culture and community. field is to make a commitment to ongoing education.
Before joining the gallery, Maia worked as a full-time “Learn about the field – current trends, conversations
writer for a regional media group. Prior to this, she and challenges,” she says. “Develop your teamwork
spent three years as an event coordinator at a large and communication skills – they are essential
corporation carrying out a range of events for internal for community non-profits and for a range of
and external clients. jobs beyond.”
34 | Friday, 5 March
MATTHEW
INSPIRED
TO CHANGE
CAREERS
Nineteen-year-old Matthew
McLaughlin’s job as a deckhand
disappeared when the tourism
sector was hit by the COVID-19
crisis last year.
After around only four months
with Cayman Snorkel Company,
there was no work for him.
“I enjoyed working with the guests
and seeing new happy faces every
day,” says Matthew.
But with uncertainty surrounding
the future of tourism, Matthew
decided to pursue other career
options, determined to make the
best of a bad situation.
He did two things: he joined the
newly formed Cayman Islands
Regiment and he enrolled at
the trade school Inspire
Cayman Training.
NEW SKILLS
Thanks to a technical and
vocational education training
scholarship which covered half
of the tuition costs, Matthew
completed the school’s
Tools for Success-Employability
Skills and the Hybrid Electric
Vehicle courses. He is now moving
on to the three-month Intro to
Automotive programme.
“What made me decided to
join Inspire Cayman was the
Introduction to Automotive
(course),” says Matthew.
WITH THE TOURISM
INDUSTRY BEING SHUT
DOWN, IT PUT A LOT OF
PEOPLE OUT OF JOBS,
ME INCLUDED, BUT
I DIDN’T LET THAT STOP
ME LEARNING. I USED
THAT TIME TO HONE
MY SKILLS AS AN
UPCOMING MECHANIC.
- Matthew McLaughlin
Matthew McLaughlin
“I’ve always enjoyed fixing things
since I was little. I would pull
something apart just to see how it
worked. This is how my passion for
cars grew.
“As I got older, I would help my
Dad with small projects on his
vehicles. Watching him closely and
everything he did, passing him the
required tools and equipment, my
passion grew bigger and bigger.”
PHILOSOPHICAL
Matthew, who is from East End,
is philosophical about his
change of direction since the
coronavirus crisis.
“At first, I was kind of disappointed
because I liked working on the
stingray boat, but sometimes
disappointment happens for a
reason,” he says. “I embraced the
change. I know as bad as it might
sound, the pandemic actually
opened a lot of opportunities
for me.”
He also has words of encouragement
for others forced to seek alternative
employment.
 Friday, 5 March | 35

“We all were affected by the

pandemic, some worse than
others,” he says. “This is why we
Caymanians need to diversify
ourselves, become a jack of all
trades or a master of one.”

TIME TO RETRAIN
He urges others like himself
to retrain during this period
if they can.
“With the tourism industry being
shut down, it put a lot of people L-r: Aiden Solomon, Bernard Rocket and Matthew
out of jobs, me included, but I McLaughlin, students with Inspire Cayman Training.
didn’t let that stop me learning. I
used that time to hone my skills as
an upcoming mechanic,” he says.
ABOUT INSPIRE CAYMAN TRAINING
“Keep going no matter how
hard it gets or how long it takes, Opened in August 2019, Inspire Cayman Training offers technical and
the long road is sometimes the vocational education training (TVET), and is approved as a licensed
best road. Delayed gratification international training centre. So far, the school, which is run by
is always better than instant Michael Myles, has raised approximately $100,000 in scholarships for
gratification. Start finding Caymanians aspiring to careers in TVET industries. For further details
solutions to problems instead
visit inspirecaymantraining.com
of making excuses, change your
mindset and you will change For story on Cayman Islands Regiment, see page 36.
your life.”

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REGIMENT CAN BOOST

CAREER SKILLS
The recently formed Cayman
Islands Regiment serves not only
to help the country in times of
crisis but is an excellent training
ground for leadership and skills
important in all careers.
The first cohort of 51 reservists
joined in August 2020, with the
45 men and six women
undertaking training on-island.
A second cohort of another 50
reservists was recruited in October
and a third group will be selected
following a recruitment drive in
late 2021. This means there will be
around 175 in the regiment in total,
including 15 officers.
“Of course, over the years, some
of these people will leave, so there
will always be opportunities for
others to join in future,” says the
Regiment’s Commanding Officer
Lieutenant Colonel Simon Watson.
After years of discussion, the
regiment was established to
help with humanitarian relief in
emergencies such as hurricanes
and earthquakes. However, its
remit is also to assist the Royal
Cayman Islands Police Service
and the Cayman Islands Coast
Guard, when called upon, as
well as participating during
ceremonial occasions.
The reservists are all voluntary,
with many holding jobs in their
day-to-day lives.
But the skills required are
recognised and well-favoured
by employers.
These include self-discipline,
teambuilding, attention to detail
and performing under pressure.
“These are all skills critical to
the military but are valued
in the workplace, along with
supervisory, command and
leaderships skills which we teach
in the regiment,” says Lieutenant
Colonel Watson.

SECOND LIEUTENANT
NATHAN DACK
Sustainable development officer
“The most challenging part of my time with the
regiment so far has been training in the UK at
the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, where
we were sent in order to undertake officer
training. The single hardest part of the course
was the five-day field exercise, which was a real
test in physical and mental stamina. Although
I thoroughly enjoyed my time there, I would
recommend any future officer cadets to
prepare themselves as well as possible
for the experience.”
SECOND LIEUTENANT
TYLER LAWSON
Student
“My parents are an example of how to find
your passion through volunteerism, which
greatly impacted me. This gave me the drive to
join the regiment. The regiment provides the
opportunity to serve my community and apply
values my parents insisted I emulate. It
provides a good work-life balance; we
work hard and we play hard.”
 Friday, 5 March | 37

THESE ARE ALL SKILLS CRITICAL

TO THE MILITARY BUT ARE VALUED
WHO CAN
IN THE WORKPLACE, ALONG WITH JOIN?
SUPERVISORY, COMMAND AND Caymanians aged 18 to 50
are eligible to join, along with
LEADERSHIPS SKILLS WHICH WE those who hold permanent
TEACH IN THE REGIMENT. residency.

- Lieutenant Colonel Simon Watson.

Other benefits of belonging to the As well as the serious duties HOW TO

regiment include fitness, as well
as increased confidence, crisis
management and training in
public speaking.
Joining the regiment is a minimum
two-year commitment but
Lieutenant Colonel Watson hopes
that many recruits will remain for
years to come.
that the regiment performs, he
pointed out that there was a
huge amount of camaraderie
amongst the reservists and
officers, which is an equal
opportunities organisation.
“It’s all about bonding and team-
work,” he says. “We are a family
in the regiment.”
APPLY
For details on how to apply
to join the next cohort of
Cayman Islands Regiment,
visit exploregov.ky/
ciregiment.

TROOPER TIFFANY EBANKS
Vacation rental coordinator
“When I heard the call for recruits to serve their
Queen, country and those in need, I thought
it was a great opportunity. I always aspired to
do more for my community, and this was a call
I could not ignore. Before enlisting, I needed
to have my family’s support. At first, my family
was hesitant about the idea, but after sharing
the importance of the regiment and
why I wanted to serve, they thankfully
supported my decision to join.”
LANCE CORPORAL
JONATHAN WELDS
Assistant technical manager
“Since joining the regiment, my personal
responsibilities have increased due to the values
and standards we operate by, even whilst not
actively on duty. The regiment’s values and
standards differ slightly from what is expected
of me by my employer, in addition to my own
personal ones, but being held to a higher
standard helps keep me on track and
builds on character traits necessary for
being a part of the regiment.”
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A level Studies
Students invited to apply for a CUC Scholarship
CUC is proud to offer a scholarship for Caymanian students seeking to pursue Advanced Level (A level) studies at a
local high school.

Applicants must:
have already obtained, or expect to obtain, during the current school year, adequate academic qualifications to
be accepted into Advanced Level (A level) studies or equivalent;
be Caymanian or hold Caymanian Status;
be involved in school and/or volunteer activities;
provide references.

The scholarship will also provide an opportunity to gain hands-on work experience and develop further skills,
which will benefit the successful applicant in their studies and a possible future career with CUC.

To review the General Rules and Guidelines and apply, visit the “Scholarships” page under the “Careers” tab on
CUC’s Home Page (www.cuc-cayman.com). Click on the “Apply Here” link, complete the appropriate online forms
and follow the instructions. Applications must be submitted not later than Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Hard
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For more information on these and other scholarship opportunities, please contact CUC’s Human Resources &
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40 | Friday, 5 March
INTERVIEW TIPS
Once your stellar résumé has caught an employer’s attention, the next step is an interview.
If you are well-prepared, your interview performance could move you onto a second-round
interview, or even land you a job offer immediately.
Keep in mind these top tips to improve your chances of success.
RESEARCH
Find out everything you can
about both the company and the
position you are applying for, well
in advance of the interview.
DRESS TO IMPRESS
Expectations will differ by the job,
so use your judgement to dress in
attire appropriate for the position
you are applying for. Play it safe
and dress smarter if in doubt. This
also applies for outside jobs.
BODY ART
While opinions are relaxing,
Cayman is conservative and you
can never be sure about company
views. So, play it safe and be
mindful of having tattoos and
body piercings on display. Not all
employers will allow, or welcome,
this type of body art.
BE PUNCTUAL
Always arrive a few minutes
before the appointed time for
your interview. Not only does
this create a good impression of
your reliability, but it gives you a
chance to observe a little of the
company operations.
CONFIDENCE IS KEY
Shake hands with a firm grip and
look your interviewer/s in the eye,
speaking clearly and calmly.
BE FRIENDLY
Be courteous to everybody. You
may not know who is who, so be
friendly to everyone you encounter
from the doorway to the meeting
room. You never know who might
be on your interview panel.
PUT YOUR PHONE
ON SILENT
Don’t forget to switch your phone
to silent mode before entering
the building. Call or text alerts
are unlikely to go down well with
your interviewers. If you have a
smartwatch which displays texts
or calls it may be best to disengage
this function so your watch is not
buzzing and flashing throughout
the interview.
SCROLL THROUGH YOUR
SOCIAL MEDIA
Take a look at your social media
content and privacy before the
interview, and preferably before
applying for the job. Employers
almost always check out online
profiles of potential candidates,
so be mindful of what you post,
keep it clean or make your privacy
settings stricter.
PREPARE FOR DIFFICULT
QUESTIONS
It may seem awkward, but
interviewers might ask what your
salary expectations are, or why
you are leaving your current job.
Prep answers beforehand so you
aren’t caught off-guard. Putting a
positive spin on reasons you are
looking for a new job is a good
idea, for example a search for new
opportunities, challenges
and growth.
PUT A SPOTLIGHT ON
YOUR STRENGTHS
Outline all that you have achieved
in past positions and how your
skills and experience can fit into
the role, as well as the ways in
which your personality can match
the company culture.
BRING SAMPLES
For some jobs, such as graphic
design or journalism, you could
take along work samples, or at
least supply links to your online
portfolio, or examples of projects
you’ve worked on.
PROMOTIONS
If interviewing for a promotion
at your present firm, prepare
along the same lines as if you
are applying to a new company.
Demonstrate how much you have
benefitted the business and how
you can continue to help it grow.
FOLLOW UP
After the interview, send a short
email to thank the HR contact/
interviewer for the opportunity. Let
them know you are available should
they need further information.
PRACTISE, PRACTISE,
PRACTISE
Act out the interview with a
friend, beforehand. The more you
practise, the more confident you
should become.
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Caymanians interested in pursuing a career in accounting.

Join us for our College, Coffee & Careers Student Session on

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42 | Friday, 5 March

ETIQUETTE
In our modern world of international job opportunities, or even local ones in the
time of a pandemic, online interviews are now normal.
As well as employing the traditional interview tips (see page 40), remember
virtual interviews come with their own extra advice.

TEST DRESS TO IMPRESS HANG UP

Whether Zoom, Teams, or
Facetime, test your chosen video
conference provider before the
interview. Make sure you are in an
area with good internet connection,
and conduct a test call to a friend
to make sure you know how to
use it.
TIME IT WELL
Choose the interview time wisely
- when kids are at school, your
spouse is at work or otherwise
engaged. You do not want family
interrupting while you are selling
your skills.
Even in a virtual, only-seen-from-
the-shoulders-up interview you
should still make an effort to dress
for the job you want. And yes,
this means wearing pants.
MONITOR BODY
LANGUAGE
Sit up straight and look into the
camera when you are speaking.
Make sure your computer is at a
height which avoids you looking
up or down.
Between thanking your
interviewers and saying goodbye,
and standing up to do a post-
interview victory dance, make
sure you have hung up from the
video call. You don’t want your
final impression to be less than
professional.
FOLLOW UP
Just as you would after an in-
person interview, thank HR or your
interviewers in a follow-up email.

ATTENTION TO DETAIL
Pay attention to your
background. You don’t want
hung laundry, or an unmade
bed in the background to
become the focus of your screen.
Choose somewhere with a
plain background, and don’t sit
with your back to the window
as this will mean your face is
harder to see. Alternatively, turn
on a background setting option
provided by the calling platform.
 Friday, 5 March | 43

Résumé
Requirements
Résumés provide prospective employers with a snapshot of an applicant’s qualifications and experience,
set out in a clear and concise way.
A good résumé will increase the chances of securing an interview. Make sure you communicate your strong
points, skills and accomplishments, and tailor the résumé to communicate how your capabilities will benefit
the specific employer.

DO:
• Target your résumé for the specific
job for which you are applying.
• Emphasise your accomplishments.
• Use strong action words.
• Make the résumé well organised
and professional.
• Use a clear, readable font.
• Proof for typos and other errors.
• Keep a copy.
DON’T:
• Don’t make up, or exaggerate, your accomplishments. Stick to
the facts and be truthful. Your examples should speak to your
knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Don’t use the same action verbs, such as ‘responsible for’
repeatedly. Instead, or additionally, use the words ‘created’,
‘delivered’ or ‘designed’.
• Don’t overly promote your soft skills on your résumé. Keep your
soft skills on the cover letter and leave the hard skills for the
résumé. Your cover letter should be where you express interest
in the job, then tell them how your hard skills on your résumé
correspond to the specific position you are applying for.

Interested in a career that helps people

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who may one day wish to become an HR manager?

If so, we are always looking to employ management consulting interns.

Our internship program provides an excellent opportunity to learn the
technical skills required for a successful career in human resource manage-
ment as well as an opportunity to learn how to provide advice and service
to clients.

Please connect with us if you have a strong track record of academic and
personal achievement. We especially want to hear from those who have
overcome obstacles to achieve success.

Contact me personally:
savannah@expertisegroup.com
Savannah Tribley, Manager of Employee Productivity & Wellbeing
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Programmes.

During the summer, students will have the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on work experience with seasoned
professionals and further develop skills in the various relevant fields, which will benefit their studies and a possible future
career with CUC.
In addition to the valuable work experience, students also participate in a number of weekly ‘Lunch and Learn’ sessions,
which includes discussions on budgeting, resumé writing and acceptable business etiquette.

Internship Programme Vocational Programme

Applicants must be: Applicants must be:
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Caymanian or hold Caymanian Status; Caymanian or hold Caymanian Status;
involved in school and/or volunteer activities. involved in school and/or volunteer activities.

Interested students are encouraged to visit CUC’s website at www.cuc-cayman.com, click on the tab “Careers” on the Home
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form and follow the instructions. Applications must be submitted not later than Thursday, April 15, 2021. Hard copies will not
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For more information on these summer student programmes, please contact CUC’s Human Resources & Employee
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We’re looking for Innovators

The Thomson Leadership

and Innovation Award
Scholarship Programme
What is The Thomson Leadership and Innovation Award?
The Thomson Leadership and Innovation Award is a scholarship designed to recruit and support Caymanian students
who are driven to improve the Cayman Islands in areas including, but not limited to, entrepreneurial studies, emerging
technologies, design and creative arts and/or the sciences.

Who are we looking for?

To become a Thomson Leadership and Innovation Award scholar, you are a creative thinker and innovator. You have
created, lead and/or inspired others to make a measurable impact of change in a community project or in a business. You
are passionate and driven to succeed in an emerging field that is underrepresented or wholly not represented in the
Cayman Islands, or you desire to bring a completely new perspective to a traditional and longstanding field or industry
and require further education to do so.

What does the Scholarship cover?

The award is valued up to a maximum of US$30,000.00 per annum, is renewable within limitations and applicable
towards the completion of the course of study. The award will be paid directly to the institution of study and allocated to
the student’s account. The award can be used to fund travel, tuition, student and course fees, course texts, materials and
supplies and/or housing/living subsistence on campus.

How do I apply?
To review the General Rules and Guidelines and apply, visit the “The Thomson Leadership and Innovation Award” page
under the “Careers” tab on CUC’s Home Page (www.cuc-cayman.com). Click on the “Apply Here” link, complete the
online forms and follow the instructions. Applications must be submitted not later than Wednesday, March 31, 2021.
Hard copies will not be accepted.

For more information, e-mail pntscholarships@cuc.ky.

Cayman Islands Government’s Education Council Local Scholarships:
Frequently Asked Questions

When can I submit my application
for a local scholarship?
The Local Scholarship application period
is from March 1 – April 30 annually
How do I apply for a local
scholarship from the
Education Council?
You can apply for a local scholarship
by going to the Scholarship webpage
at www.education.gov.ky/scholarships.
The entire application process is online
and you will be required to complete an
online application together with other
supporting documentation which must
Does my acceptance at a local
institution guarantee the award
of a scholarship?
No, the acceptance into a local university
does not guarantee the award of a
scholarship. It forms part of the requirements
but other criteria must also be met including
but not limited to academics. If you are
in doubt please contact the Scholarship
Secretariat at email: scholarships@gov.ky.
What do I have to do to maintain my
local scholarship?
Local undergraduate scholarship recipients
are required to achieve a semester GPA of
Are there special considerations for
student athletes who represent the
Cayman Islands?
Yes, students who continue their athletic
training while on scholarship can qualify
for adjusted academic requirements as
long as they provide ongoing proof of their
athlete status. For further details email:
scholarships@gov.ky.
Is career and tertiary education
guidance available to me if I am unsure
of the post-secondary opportunities
available to me?
Yes, the Scholarship Secretariat does offer
be uploaded to the system. You should
contact the Scholarship Secretariat for
guidance by email: scholarships@gov.ky.
What are the required academic
criteria to qualify for a Local
Scholarship?
The criteria for the various local
scholarships are noted in each of the
relevant application forms. Additional
information is also available in the
guidance notes in the relevant sections.
Each form is available on our website at
www.education.gov.ky/scholarships.
Am I able to apply for a scholarship
to pursue online studies?
Yes, Education Council Scholarships are
available to pursue online studies at the
undergraduate level at ICCI and the UWI
Open Campus.
For further information contact the Scholarship Secretariat
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year of studies and a semester GPA of 3.0
(US) / 2:1 (UK) or higher during subsequent
years of study. Post-graduate scholarship
recipients are to achieve a semester GPA of
3.0 (US) / 2:1 (UK) throughout their studies. A’
Level students are required to achieve grades
C, C, C in 3 out of 4 AS subjects taken in the
1st year to continue funding into their 2nd
year of studies.
Are scholarship opportunities available
to persons who have Special Education
Needs and wish to pursue tertiary
education?
There are provisions available to
accommodate high school graduates with
Special Education Needs and applicants
are encouraged to communicate with the
Secretariat about these opportunities (email:
scholarships@gov.ky).
scholarships@gov.ky
Call (345) 244-2482
www.education.gov.ky/scholarships
career and tertiary education guidance to
anyone needing assistance. Continued support
is offered to Education Council scholars during
their post-secondary and tertiary experience.
Are local scholarship opportunities
available to mature candidates?
Yes, local scholarship opportunities are
available to mature persons who are
encourage to contact the Scholarship
Secretariat by email: scholarships@gov.ky.
What can I do as an applicant to help
the process run as smoothly and
quickly as possible?
You can ensure that you complete the
application as directed, that you provide
all required documents including updated
information in a timely fashion during all
aspects of the scholarship from applying for to
maintaining your scholarship.
@educationcayman