Bridge to Work
This programme is designed for:
- Young Caymanians (ages 17 - 24) interested in pursuing a career in
over 50 designated trades
- Employers who have or would like to hire apprentices
- Young Caymanians looking for a quality post-secondary programme
- People seeking further career advancement as a skilled tradesperson
or business owner
- For Community College students who want to work while still in school
- High School graduates who want to earn a set wage after graduation while
learning a trade
- Young people who want a link to job opportunities through full-time
apprenticeship training
For Employers, Bridge to Work is a smart business
investment that results in:
- Insurance against the loss of required skill levels in a changing workforce
- Consistent updating of skills and technological competence meeting national
standards
- Assurance that processes and strategies unique to a business are ingrained
in a future skilled workforce
- A stronger competitive position if a business is cyclical
- A more assured supply of quality supervisory and other middle management
skills
- An increased competitive edge, product quality, customer satisfaction
and workplace safety
- Reduced staff turnover and unit costs (less wastage, warranty return)
- Greater ease in Investor's in People (IIP) compliance
Fresh Start
All Fresh Start clients
are initially interviewed by a Personal Advisor at the Employment Services
Centre, who subsequently supports the client throughout his or her time
on Fresh Start. During this interview the client's skills, experience,
and job hopes are discussed and any gaps in skills or knowledge are identified.
The Personal Adviser
also helps the client into work by tailoring the support to his or her
individual needs and circumstances. The options include subsidised employment,
work experience with employers, training and help with basic skills.
The first stage of Fresh Start provides
intensive help designed to get the client into work. This might include
interview practice and help with job applications or short courses to
improve work skills. During this period, clients have access to a range
of services and opportunities that help them prepare for and find work.
Because clients are encouraged to think about what they want to do and
are helped to prepare properly, employers get a recruit who is motivated
and committed to the job.
Competitive Edge
This programme is designed to assist practicing professionals to advance
their careers.
Project Prepare
This programme is designed to assist
ex-offenders to move from social isolation into social inclusion, and it
aims to motivate these individuals to achieve their fullest potential. The
individuals participate in job counselling and human relationship management.
Additionally, individuals who are interested in pursuing other areas of
social development such as college or vocational training are guided into
that direction.
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