Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, 26 September 2018 — A recognition ceremony Tuesday night (25 September) was held for the fourth cohort of students who have completed the hospitality certificate programme at the Cayman Islands School of Hospitality Studies (SHS).

This group of 38 students is the largest to be enrolled in the programme since the school’s inception. Of this cohort, 13 students have received full time job offers to be employed with local tourism partners; 17 of the students will go on to complete further education in the hospitality field.

The goal of the SHS is to significantly increase the number of qualified Caymanians who choose tourism as a career path. The Ministry and Department of Tourism along with strategic partner University College of the Cayman Islands (UCCI) and the Hospitality School Advisory Council congratulate the 2017/18 Class of the School of Hospitality Studies on this significant milestone achievement.

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Minister of Tourism, the Hon Moses Kirkconnell presents the Minister’s Award to Matthew Forbes

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Acting Education Minister, Councilor Barbara Conolly, presents the Top Student award to Ashley White.

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Board Member of the School of Hospitality Studies, Mr. Markus Mueri, presents a Food and Beverage Award to Jacinda Simms.

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Minister of Tourism, the Hon Moses Kirkconnell with the SHS graduating class.