Schools and organisations across the Cayman Islands offer a wide range of education and training opportunities.
Here is an overview of some of the options to help you take the next step in your career journey.
CAYMAN CAREER ACADEMY
Study locally at this CIDESCO and EduQual accredited beauty school. Diploma courses include beauty therapy, massage therapy, beauty and spa management, and professional nail services. Certificate courses include aesthetics, barbering, body therapy, manual facial, manicure and pedicure, and elderly care case management.
t: 936-2228
w: caymancareeracademy.ky
CAYMAN FINANCE
LEAD is a pathway for high-performing Caymanian students finishing the first year of A Levels or Year 12 to explore the Cayman Islands financial services industry. Applications are open from 28 Feb. to 28 March 2025. Students participate in weekly education sessions and mentorship throughout May and June, followed by a paid work experience in July or August. LEAD offers valuable mentorship, networking, and real-world insights into financial services careers.
CAYMAN ISLANDS FURTHER EDUCATION CENTRE
The Cayman Islands Further Education Centre offers a variety of certificate and diploma programmes in such areas as art and design, media, health, beauty therapy, hospitality, motor vehicle repair, childcare, and development and business. It also offers work-readiness training, including internships in partnership with professional firms in Cayman.
t: 949-3285
f: cifecrocks
w: schools.edu.ky/cifec
CHAMBER TRAINING CENTRE
The Chamber of Commerce offers a range of professional training and development courses to improve personal career prospects and equip your staff. Courses include customer service, business essentials, time management, finance, accounting, management and Legal Assist (affordable legal advice for businesses). Additionally, special training in Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks or other useful office software products can be arranged under the chamber’s bespoke ‘Made for You’ programme. The Chamber Training Centre also offers the acclaimed Ken Blanchard and Maxwell leadership series, enabling participants to reach their full potential as a leader.
t: 949-8090/743-9126
e: [email protected]
w: caymanchamber.ky
DART HOSPITALITY TRAINING PROGRAMME
A three-month training programme beginning with two weeks of immersive learning led by faculty from the Florida-based Lynn University. Trainees then rotate through various departments across the Dart hospitality portfolio of hotels and are assigned to complete their training within one of three key areas – guest services, food and beverage services, and pool and beach/recreation. Trainees are then eligible to apply for full-time positions at participating hotels. Caymanians aged 17 to 30 may apply until 6 April 2025.
ENTERPRISE CAYMAN
Enterprise Cayman is a non-profit organisation (NPO) powered by Cayman Enterprise City (CEC) in partnership with Cayman Islands’ special economic zone companies (SEZCos). The organisation, which applies the Theory of Change (TOC) methodology, provides Caymanians and residents with access to high quality learning experiences and opportunities to develop and launch new business ventures, to pursue careers within the technology and innovation sectors, and to join a dynamic network of industry professionals. The NPO’s primary focus is to help young adults ages 18 to 25, including those who wish to re-tool for a career change, acquire the skills they need to fill the jobs that are being created within CEC’s special economic zones. Enterprise Cayman also offers an annual internship programme, offering students and recent graduates the opportunity to intern with global tech and innovation businesses. The internship programme is open to Caymanians between the ages of 18 and 25, and placements typically run for two to three months during the summer months. Through monthly networking events, like ‘Tech Talks’ and ‘Fin Talks’, Enterprise Cayman creates opportunities for professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs to connect, share knowledge, and collaborate. Additionally, Enterprise Cayman is supporting a growing network of entrepreneurs through the ‘Cayman Islands Business Design Competition’ and the ‘Launch Labs Studios’ initiative.
t: 945-3722
e: [email protected]
w: enterprisecayman.ky
ENTERPRISE CAYMAN TECH TRAINING
Enterprise Cayman’s Tech Training programmes place a strong emphasis on fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship, empowering participants not only with technical skills but also with the entrepreneurial mindset needed to excel in today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape. Programmes feature a unique mentorship component, providing students with invaluable guidance from industry experts. Programming covers a broad range of IT courses such as cybersecurity, network administration, data management, software development, as well as industry certifications. Through Enterprise Cayman, residents of the Cayman Islands can access curriculum by Cisco Networking Academy and through the UCCI-Enterprise Cayman Digital Skills Certificate.
t: 945-3722
e: [email protected]
w: enterprisecayman.ky/tech-training
ENTERPRISE CAYMAN CYBERSANDBOX
The Enterprise Cayman CyberSandbox is a vibrant computer science community that encourages collaboration, professional development, and peer-to-peer support within an innovative tech ecosystem. CyberSandbox members meet twice per month, typically on Wednesday evenings at 5:30pm and work on a variety of projects selected by the group. The CyberSandbox initiative is free to all participants thanks to sponsorship from Chainlink and support from Cayman Enterprise City and the Cayman Islands Computer Science Society. Computer science professionals, school leavers, and tech enthusiasts of all levels can register to become a member.
t: 945-3722
e: [email protected]
w: enterprisecayman.ky/cybersandbox
ENTERPRISE CAYMAN LAUNCH LABS STUDIOS
The Enterprise Cayman Launch Labs Studios fosters a supportive community for entrepreneurs and provides start-ups with practical resources and opportunities to support launching new Cayman- born business ventures. Launch Labs Studios offers a comprehensive suite of resources, including a global mentoring network, access to Cayman-based subject matter experts and service providers, experts in residence, shared dedicated workspace and meeting rooms, an on-island network of angel investors, networking events, pitch opportunities, special discounts and offers for start-ups, learning opportunities, the Levan Center Country Desk, and connections to international accelerator initiatives. The Launch Labs Studios Workshop Series is a dynamic, entrepreneurship- focused initiative tailored to empower participants with the knowledge and skills needed to craft a robust business plan and prepare compelling investment pitches. Workshop sessions are held twice per month, typically on Wednesday evenings at 5:30pm and work through different aspects of building a business, guided by industry experts. The workshops are free to all participants and open to the public.
t: 945-3722
e: [email protected]
w: enterprisecayman.ky/launch-labs-studios
HEALTHCARE EXPLORERS BY HEALTH CITY
Students from primary school through to university can study, explore and be inspired to become the next generation of Caymanian doctors, nurses, technicians, dieticians, radiographers and more through Health City’s Healthcare Explorers programme. Educational resources include on-demand videos produced by Health City, virtual and on-campus field trips, Health City science fairs, the annual STEM day camp and the Shadow a Doctor programme. Summer internship opportunities include the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF), which is a premier internship programme for Caymanian university students who study or intend to study medicine. It has been developed over many years, with considerable focus on offering interns broad exposure during their training. SURF fellows receive a $1,000 stipend. Interns are mentored by world-class doctors, attend lectures led by specialist experts and have the opportunity to view surgeries. For more senior university students, Health City offers one-month Explorer internships which are also paid a $1,000 stipend. Caymanian bachelor of medicine bachelor of surgery (MBBS) 5th year students are also invited to apply to do their MBBS internship at Health City.
t: 640-4195
e: [email protected]
w: healthcareexplorers.com
HEALTH SERVICES AUTHORITY
Train with one of the most diverse organisations in Cayman offering more than 200 different types of positions and a variety of programmes to equip individuals with the knowledge and experience required to work in the healthcare industry. The HSA’s summer internship programme provides a unique opportunity for current college/university level and high school students who have a keen interest in pursuing a career in the healthcare field. This programme provides valuable skill-building and future career opportunities in clinical and non-clinical fields such as management, finance and administration. HSA also offers advanced opportunities for professional development through its Medical Internship Programme, which aims to prepare the next generation of physicians; EMT training; and a Phlebotomy Technician Certification Course for Caymanians looking to start their careers in these areas. Its Transition to Practice (TTP) Programme provides local nursing graduates with the necessary experience to facilitate their transition to full registered nurse practice.
t: 949-8600
e: [email protected]
w: hsa.ky/careers
INNOVATIVE MANAGEMENT & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING (IMPT)
IMPT offers accounting and bookkeeping qualifications from the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)as well as the ILM level 2&3 management certifications for current and aspiring team leaders and managers. The popular introductory, intermediate, and advanced EXCEL workshops continue to be available. In addition, a range of other seminars and workshops are also offered to help employees sharpen their computer, business and management skills.
t: 943-4678
e: [email protected]
w: impttraining.com
INSPIRE CAYMAN TRAINING
Inspire Cayman Training (ICT) is a well-equipped organisation specialising in technical and vocational education & training (TVET) and career development training. With a robust infrastructure and a wealth of experience, ICT is primed to provide high-quality education and support to its target audience. This is evidenced by its five international accreditations, a Ministry of Education-approved TVET licence, and strong partnerships with various private sector companies and government ministries. ICT boasts a team of qualified instructors, a state-of-the-art 5,000-square-foot training facility equipped with modern technology, and a catalogue of more than 11,000 online and in-class training courses. Its specialised heavy equipment training uses an internationally approved curriculum. ICT maintains a therapeutic/life-coaching programme led by a qualified mental health professional. ICT is firmly rooted in the Cayman Islands and collaborates with more than 30 companies to facilitate apprenticeships and employment placements, with a track record of training more than 1,000- plus individuals, primarily young unemployed Caymanians aged 16 to 60.
t: 525-8990
e: [email protected]
w: inspirecaymantraining.com
INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF THE CAYMAN ISLANDS (ICCI)
The International College of the Cayman Islands (ICCI) received premier institution status through the Accreditation Service for Schools, Colleges, and Universities and specialised accreditation for its business programmes through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education. ICCI offers business degrees in business administration, accounting, finance, business and information technology, as well as general or liberal studies. In addition, in the autumn of 2022, ICCI added several new programmes including sustainable tourism and hospitality management, media management, community health, strategic organisational leadership, and information science and technology with artificial intelligence. The college offers several graduate programmes including the master of business administration (MBA), MSc in human resource management, and management consulting. ICCI’s master degree programmes are all offered 100% online and many undergraduate degree programmes are also offered online. The Society of Human Resources Management prep course is offered each year. Students needing an alternative to the high school diploma may take the GED prep course at ICCI. A pre-GED course is also offered through the government’s WORC department.
t: 947-1100
e: [email protected]
w: icci.edu.ky or icci.edu.ky/admissions-2
LEADERSHIP CAYMAN
The Leadership Cayman programme is a six-month intensive course, introduced by the Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce, enabling class members to develop new skills and learn an abundance of vital information about the Cayman Islands’ community and business sector. Class members attend bi-weekly seminars on a range of different topics, learning from experts and local leaders who facilitate each session. The class also meets with government officials and keynote speakers. To be eligible, you must be at least 25 years old by 1 Jan. of the programme year; have lived in Cayman for a minimum of 12 months; and be in at least a middle management position.
t: 949-8090/43-9124
e: swan.sandoval@cayman chamber.ky
MINDS INSPIRED
Minds Inspired is a Dart initiative that promotes and encourages science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) education in the Cayman Islands. It offers activities and events throughout the year such as the FIRST Tech Challenge and Maths Challenge. These programmes are free of charge and open to students across all schools in the Cayman Islands. Among the scheduled events is the FIRST Tech Challenge on 22 Feb., and Maths Challenge on 13 and 14 Nov.
t: 640-3676
e: [email protected]
w: mindsinspired.ky
READY2WORK
Ready2Work KY provides training and development opportunities for Caymanians who require tooling and upskilling, the development of employability skills, and soft skills training in accessing and maintaining long-term employment. This initiative connects unemployed Caymanians with short-term employment opportunities in the private sector designed to lead to long-term employment. In addition, the training is designed to address some of the direct and indirect barriers to employment identified by employers and job seekers to assist them in their job search and employment readiness.
t: 945-9672
e: [email protected]
w: worc.ky
ST. MATTHEW’S UNIVERSITY
St. Matthew’s University has two streams of education: the School of Medicine and the School of Veterinary Medicine. The School of Medicine’s basic science curriculum takes five semesters to complete, after which time students can begin their clinical studies and rotations in teaching hospitals in the US or UK. Graduates can then earn residencies and/or permanent licensure in more than 40 states in the US, as well as Canada and other countries. Students also gain hospital experience at George Town Hospital and Doctors Hospital by touring with physicians, making patient rounds and reviewing charts with physicians and nurses. The School of Veterinary Medicine’s basic science curriculum takes seven semesters to complete and includes clinical training abroad in the fourth year. During clinical training, students work with practising veterinarians and other veterinarian students as part of an agreement with numerous colleges of veterinary medicine in the US and Canada. Additionally, while completing basic, pre-clinical and clinical sciences semesters, St. Matthew’s students have an opportunity to attain an MBA with a concentration in healthcare management from Davenport University, which is an online school.
t: 945-3199 (School of Medicine); 745-3199 (School of Veterinary Medicine)
e: [email protected]
w: medicine.stmatthews.edu
w: veterinary.stmatthews.edu
TRUMAN BODDEN LAW SCHOOL
The Truman Bodden Law School (TBLS) offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. At undergraduate level, TBLS offers a three-year full-time bachelor of laws (LLB) (Hons) degree or a five/six-year part-time bachelor of laws (LLB) (Hons) degree, both awards of the University of Liverpool (UK). The LLB programmes (full and part-time) are open to qualified Caymanians and legal residents. The full-time programme is also open to international students. The LLB (Hons) degree is an undergraduate qualification, meaning that students are eligible to apply without the need to have firstly obtained a bachelor’s degree. All successful LLB graduates are eligible to pursue postgraduate professional training in the UK as the law school has been awarded qualifying law degree status by the UK’s Joint Academic Standards Board. TBLS also offers a Postgraduate Professional Practice course (PPC) in conjunction with Oxford Brooks University (UK), which leads to the award by the University of the postgraduate diploma in legal practice. This course is offered to qualified Caymanians. To qualify as an attorney of law in the Cayman Islands, students need to successfully complete the PPC (or equivalent of qualifications) followed by 18 months of articles of clerkship.
e:
General inquires: [email protected];
LLB inquiries: mitchell.davies@gov. ky;
PPC inquires: [email protected]
t: 945-0077
w: caymanlawschool.ky
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF THE CAYMAN ISLANDS (UCCI)
The University College of the Cayman Islands (UCCI) offers a wide range of academic and vocational programmes for all ages tailored to meet the needs of local industries, including business, hospitality, finance, healthcare, IT and the trades. Students can pursue associate degrees in arts, STEM, business and finance and much more, while bachelor’s degree programmes are available in business administration, sciences, nursing, and education. UCCI also offers accredited evening and weekend programmes for working adults or those needing more flexible study options. For those seeking advanced qualifications, UCCI provides flexible master’s programmes in public administration (MPA) and business administration (MBA) and teaching, designed to accommodate working professionals and support their career growth while they pursue higher education. With a strong focus on aligning education with workforce demands, UCCI empowers students to achieve their goals while contributing to the development of the Cayman Islands.
t: 623-8224
e: [email protected]
w: ucci.edu.ky
UCCI SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY STUDIES
The School of Hospitality Studies offers a combination of scholastic and on-the-job training for students interested in the tourism trade. Courses include food preparation and cooking; food and beverage services; and reception services. In 2024, UCCI introduced new courses in the dive industry and spa services. Graduates receive a City & Guilds diploma, an internationally recognised qualification.
t: 623-8224
e: [email protected]
w: ucci.edu.ky
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES (UWI)
The University of the West Indies (UWI) is a regional educational institution of higher learning supported by 18 English-speaking Caribbean countries including the government of the Cayman Islands. The UWI Global Campus offers accredited associates, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programmes across a range of disciplines including accounting, economics, banking and finance, criminology and paralegal studies, management, tourism, sports, education, psychology, social work, health, sociology and youth development work. The site in the Cayman Islands provides support to these students who are studying online while remaining in full-time employment. Through its local industry-specific continuing and professional education programmes, students can pursue diploma and certificate courses/ programmes which include, but are not limited to, audio engineering and mastery, computer literacy, robotics, supervisory management, office management, human resource management, caring for the elderly, early childhood education and development, project management, and supporting children with special needs and disabilities.
t: 925-8042; 946-8322
e: [email protected]
w: open.uwi.edu
WINESCHOOL3
WINESCHOOL3 provides internationally certified wine courses and comprehensive spirit education, covering everything from rum to tequila, to members of the trade and consumers alike. WINESCHOOL3 offers public and private/corporate classes tailored to all aspects of wine and spirits. Under the same roof is Barschool3, an approved course provider for the world-renowned Shaker BarSchool, delivering dynamic, hands-on bartending courses for professional bartenders.
t: 938-0458
e: [email protected]
w: wineschool3.com
WORKFORCE OPPORTUNITIES & RESIDENCY CAYMAN (WORC)
The WORC National Training and Development Unit provides Caymanians seeking employment or training access to workforce-readiness training programmes, recognised certifications, upskilling, and hands-on training opportunities. It connects employers to Caymanians seeking opportunities through apprenticeships and internships. The WORC Employment Services Unit assists job seekers at every level of the employment process including review of résumés, career guidance, identifying suitable job prospects, and providing referrals to prospective employers.
t: 945-9672/toll free 1-800-534-9672
w: worc.ky
This article originally appeared in Compass Media’s 2025 Careers Guide.
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