Baraud recently came on board as a sponsor of the Chamber of Commerce’ Leadership Cayman (LC) programme. This sponsorship was specifically geared towards the Education & Workforce Development seminar which is one of the eleven sessions offered during the six-month programme.

“Baraud is proud to sponsor the Leadership Cayman Programme through the Chamber of Commerce. Effective leadership will always pull Cayman through trying times; it will make our businesses and community successful and will give direction and vision for the future. We view our sponsorship of the Leadership Cayman Programme as a worthwhile investment towards the future of Cayman.” commented Stefan Cohen, Senior Recruitment Manager, Baraud.

Panelists at the Education Seminar included Shirley Whaler, Chief Education Officer, Ministry of Education; Dr. Tasha Ebanks-Garcia, President, UCCI; Lois Kellyman, Manager of Employment Services, National Workforce Development Agency; and Brent Holt, Senior Policy Advisor, Special Education Needs, Ministry of Education. The group was also joined by a few Cayman Islands Further Education Centre (CIFEC) students and educators.

Contact Tiffany Dixon-Ebanks if you are interested in supporting this programme.

About the Programme: The Chamber’s Leadership Cayman programme (LC) was launched 2010 and was developed to ensure men and women of all types of backgrounds could access the information to help them develop as leaders within the community. The six-month programme is designed to allow participants a deeper understanding of social, economic, business and political issues whilst developing their own personal leadership styles and nourishing community spirit.

About the Chamber: The Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce was established in 1965 and is a non-profit organization that exists to support, promote and protect member businesses and the wider community. The Chamber represents over 700 businesses and associations from every major industry sector across the islands.

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1. From left: Nadia Hardie, LC Planning Committee Member & Mentor; Stefan Cohen, Senior Recruitment Manager, Baraud; Sheena Thompson, LC Planning Committee Chair; Erin Bodden, LC Class Member & Moderator for the Education & Workforce Development Seminar.
2. Education and Workforce Development Seminar Group at CIFEC.