ONE | GT partnership creates employment pathways for Caymanians

The Ministry of Caymanian Employment and Immigration shared the positive results of its recent partnership with ONE | GT, following the completion of a six-week programme aimed at helping Caymanians access employment opportunities in the hospitality sector.

In a press release, the ministry said that after the Tourism and Hospitality Career Open House in September 2025, eight formal offers were made outright to Caymanians by ONE | GT.

As a direct outcome of the open house, ONE | GT developed the Mindset Programme where participants benefited from:

• Industry-specific training and professional development
• Improved readiness to apply for roles at ONE | GT and other hospitality properties across the Cayman Islands
• A clear and practical pathway from exposure to employment for local talent
• Continued learning and development within a supportive work environment

Of the 48 candidates who were invited to participate in the programme, a total of 28 individuals registered. Twenty candidates successfully completed the six-week programme and demonstrated a high level of engagement, consistency, and commitment, said the ministry.

As a result, 13 participants were offered full-time employment across various departments within ONE | GT. The other seven participants were offered a three-month paid apprenticeship, which will provide them with structured, on-the-job training and further skills development. This apprenticeship pathway allows participants to continue gaining experience while remaining eligible for future full-time employment opportunities.

Minister for Caymanian Employment Michael Myles said, “This partnership with ONE | GT is another example of what can be achieved when government and the private sector work together with a shared commitment to Caymanian employment.” Myles also thanked ONE | GT for its investment in developing local talent and he strongly encouraged other employers to adopt similar initiatives.

ONE | GT General Manager Andrew Barlow added, “We are building a community-focused hotel with a soul and culture heavily rooted in Caymanian heritage and the island’s past, present, and future. To achieve this, it is essential that Caymanians work with us to represent the Islands to our guests.”