Cayman: Last chance to sign up for Mentoring Cayman 2021
Persons in Photo: (L-R) Former Chamber President Chris Kirkconnell, Mentor Fiona MacAdam, Mentee Hannah Welcome, Deputy Governor Hon. Franz Manderson, Cert Hon, JP
Applications are being accepted from persons who are willing to serve as mentors to high school students for the 2021 Mentoring Cayman programme. Mentoring Cayman is a signature programme of the Chamber of Commerce and is endorsed and supported by the Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports, Agriculture and Lands. Since its launch in 2002, the programme has assisted more than 2,000 public and private high school students and mentors.
“Mentorship gives students the opportunity to form long-term relationships with business and government professionals who will help them develop invaluable skills and maximise their potential to become the next generation of business and community leaders. It is a great way to support Cayman’s future leaders,” said Wil Pineau, Chamber CEO. “Special thanks to the Ministry of Education, Cayman Water, Cox Lumber, Deloitte, Knighthead Annuity and Life Assurance Company and Rocky’s Diamond Gallery for their ongoing financial support of this important youth development initiative.”
The 6-month programme pairs top achieving students who are selected by their principals with mentors from the business community and government. All mentors are required to be certified under the Red Cross’ Stewards of Children – Darkness to Light training programme and must obtain a police clearance. Mentors are matched with high school students based on their mutual interests and must receive permission from their employer to participate.
Applications can be submitted online https://www.caymanchamber.ky/mentoringcayman.htmlor via email to [email protected]
Deadline for applications is Monday, 19th October.
Photo: Mentoring Cayman 2019 participant Hannah Welcome receives recognition for her participation in the programme
About the Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce:
The Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce represents more than 650 businesses and associations across all industry sectors in the Cayman Islands. Its members employ over 18,000 persons or about 45-percent of the country’s labour force. The Chamber supports, promotes and protects the interests of its members and the public’s welfare and serves as a catalyst for positive change, connecting community, business and government.
