Cayman Islands – March 25, 2025 – The Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce held its annual Careers, Education, and Training Expo on Friday 14 March at the Sir Vassel Johnson Hall, University College of the Cayman Islands (UCCI). This highly anticipated event brought together businesses, educators, and students to explore career opportunities and industry pathways, reinforcing the Chamber’s commitment to building a future-ready workforce. 

The Expo aims to excite, inform, and motivate the workforce of tomorrow. Hundreds of young people attended, seeking information on scholarships, training, apprenticeships, and work development opportunities. 

A special thankyou to our Sponsors: 

Major Sponsors

WORC (Workforce Opportunities and Residency Cayman); CI Government Ministry of Education; Maples Group; EY Cayman Islands Ltd. Cayman Islands Development Bank; Dart; CML Offshore Recruitment; Butterfield Bank (Cayman) Ltd; Health City Cayman Islands;  Cayman Islands Health Services Authority;  Cayman Islands Airports Authority 

Supporting Sponsors 

Water Authority – Cayman; RSM Cayman Ltd; Scotiabank & Trust (Cayman Islands) Ltd C.I. Government – Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports; Subway; Ogier; International College of the Cayman Islands; The Ritz Carlton Grand Cayman; Ocorian Law (Cayman) Limited; University College of the Cayman Islands; SteppingStones Recruitment/Training & Development; Cayman Islands Recruitment Association– CIRA; Cayman Islands Institute of Professional Accountants; Port Authority of the Cayman Islands; Tech City Cayman Islands/ TechCayman; Deloitte; Cayman Finance Ltd; Insurance Managers Association of Cayman; PwC; HSM; KPMG; Cayman Registry; Mourant; Quallent Pharmaceuticals Health; Campbells; Cayman National Corporation; Cayman Enterprise City Ltd; Cayman Turtle Conservation and Education Centre Ltd; Cayman Finance Ltd; 

Reception Sponsors 

Department of Tourism; Rawlinson & Hunter; CICSA Co-operative Credit Union. 

Chamber President Omari Corbin delivered an inspiring address, emphasising the significance of workforce readiness in an evolving global economy. “This event is integral to our ongoing commitment to building a future-ready workforce, a goal at the heart of the Chamber’s three-year advocacy agenda,” Corbin stated. He highlighted the importance of ensuring that the Caymanian workforce possesses the skills, training, and experience necessary to adapt, compete, and succeed in a rapidly changing world.

Corbin also underscored the Chamber’s advocacy for expanded internships, work experience programs, and apprenticeships, as they continue to support initiatives like those led by Inspire Cayman. “A strong workforce benefits businesses, families, communities, and the economy,” he said. “By working together—employers, educators, policymakers, and individuals—we can create a skilled, adaptable, and resilient workforce that drives Cayman’s continued success.”

The Expo provided students, job seekers, and employers a platform to connect, learn, and prepare for the future. Attendees were encouraged to interact with exhibitors, ask questions, and make valuable connections. Randy Whittaker, a student from Calvary Baptist Christian Academy, shared his enthusiasm: “I’m browsing to see if I can find any opportunities in accounting or finance to further my education after I graduate.”

Sponsors also expressed their support for the event. Pam Abbott from the Cayman Islands Recruitment Association (CIRA) highlighted the exciting career opportunities in recruitment for young Caymanians. “There’s so much to do in recruitment, and it’s such an exciting career,” she said. 

Philip Liu, Education Manager at TechCayman showcased technology careers and educational programs, including a robotics program for younger kids and a programming workshop for all ages. “We’re here promoting both technology careers in the field as well as some zero-cost educational programs we have for kids,” Liu explained.

Students from Grace Christian Academy, Tashyla Thompson Brown and Leah Timothy, were eager to explore the Expo’s offerings. “I’m interested in studying art, and I think this is a really good opportunity to look around and see different options for scholarships and internships,” said Tashyla. Leah added, “We’re here to look around and find out more about different career paths.”

Kiera Henula, a talent acquisition specialist for the Maples Group, and Amanda Robinson, a senior billing and data analyst at Maples, discussed the internship opportunities within the financial side of the Maples Group. “We find this event really great because we want to support young Caymanian students throughout their career journeys,” said Kiera. Amanda, a UCCI graduate, emphasized the importance of career fairs in discovering career opportunities.

Abigail Lindsay from Subway announced the launch of the Cayman Islands Subway Kickstart Scholarship, offering two scholarships of $2,500 each to support aspiring professionals in the field of food and beverage management or hospitality and culinary. “We’re really excited to be offering opportunities to young Caymanian students who are currently enrolled or being accepted into a recognized hospitality, culinary, or food and beverage management program,” Lindsay said.

The Chamber of Commerce remains dedicated to supporting Cayman’s next generation and ensuring the continued success of the local economy. The Careers, Education, and Training Expo is a testament to this commitment, fostering a collaborative environment where the workforce of tomorrow can thrive.

For more information about the Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce and its initiatives, please visit www. caymanchamber.ky.