Topic: CIFEC
School leaving age to be raised to 18 says Education Minister Anglin
Government plans to raise the mandatory school leaving age for students from 16 to 18 in the next few years, said Education Minister Rolston Anglin.
Career fairs: Connecting students with opportunities
Career fairs provide opportunities to meet potential employers face-to-face, network with industry professionals, learn about jobs that may not be posted online, and gain insights into different career paths.
MPs hope lessons are learned over George Hicks refurbishment spend
MPs have raised concerns over the cost and execution of the refurbishment of the former George Hicks high school campus, saying that there should have been greater oversight regarding how fast the project was progressing and how much needed to be done.
Two-year CIFEC programme likely as it celebrates first ‘good’ ranking
As Cayman Islands Further Education Centre on Monday celebrated its first 'good' ranking from school inspectors, Education Minister Rolston Anglin gave an undertaking to expand its programme to two years.
A school without a home: Lifting the curtain on CIFEC’s chaotic first term
As the walls of the old CIFEC campus came tumbling down last month, students and teachers at the troubled school struggled through another day in temporary facilities that concerned parents and advocates warn is not fit for purpose.
CIFEC to remain in temporary facility until next year
The Cayman Islands Further Education Centre will continue to operate in cramped, temporary facilities until next year, government confirmed Friday.
CIFEC relocation uncertainty leaves parents’ concerned
Parents and students completed registration for the new CIFEC school term, even as the location for formal classes remained unconfirmed.
As school year begins, CIFEC relocation yet to be confirmed
Months after asbestos was confirmed at the Cayman Islands Further Education Centre, officials are working to secure alternative locations to teach students during the 2024/25 school year, which is already under way.
Pedro St. James and CIFEC Partner to Restore Pedro St. James
Pedro St. James and the Cayman Islands Further Education Centre (CIFEC) are pleased to announce a successful partnership aimed at the restoration of antique furniture at Pedro Castle, one of the Cayman Islands' most cherished historic sites.
Work Readiness Training – Connect by Nova Partners with Local Schools and Organizations
Over the past few months, Connect by Nova has partnered with CIFEC, Passport2Success, the Family Resource Centre – Young Parents Programme, UCCI, and ICCI to provide work readiness resources and training to students and prospective employees alike.
One hurt in fight at CIFEC
Investigations are continuing into an altercation at the Cayman Islands Further Education Centre that has left one student nursing injuries to his face.
Doctor warns of the dangers of Skull-Breaker challenge
A new viral social media trend called the “Skull Breaker Challenge” has found its way into Cayman’s schools and parents are being warned to advise their children against it.
HSM IP participates in CIFEC Career Fair
HSM IP participated in the Cayman Islands Further Education Centre Career Fair on Sept. 15 and 16. HSM was actively looking to recruit 12 students to join its 2016/17 internship program. Managing Partner Huw Moses and IP Associate Sophie Davies were on hand to speak with students about a career in the legal profession, especially in intellectual property.
Students build golf cart to raise funds for charity
A golf cart built by students at the Cayman Islands Further Education Centre will be auctioned next month for charity.
Students complete Red Sail internships
Red Sail Sports said goodbye last week to four students who had been with the company as interns since September.
Cayman students unite for charity
A six-a-side football tournament and fundraiser, organized by the students for the students at the Cayman Islands Further Education Centre as a means of breaking down barriers and uniting students through football, donated the proceeds to local charity Feed Our Future.
Academy-style schools proposed for Cayman
Independent governing bodies made up of business leaders, parents and former students should be put in charge of Cayman’s schools, according to a consultant's report.
CIFEC reopening postponed
The start of the new school year at Cayman Islands Further Education Centre has been delayed.
Orientation dates for public schools announced
Government has released the orientation dates for the 2015-16 school year.
Health City plans to grow intern program
Health City plans to grow its internship program to host 300 students next year.
Government launches 4th round of 'Proud of Them'
Nominations are open for government’s fourth round of the “Proud of Them” initiative, which recognizes outstanding young people.
CIFEC students stage 'Trashion' show
Students at the Cayman Islands Further Education Centre are making recycling fashionable – literally – by creating dresses from recycled materials.
Clifton Hunter edges ahead again
The Cayman Islands High School Track & Field Championships are always keenly contested, and the staging of the seventh annual three-day event last week had another close finish.
Health City program aims to get students into healthcare
Sixteen students from the Cayman Islands Further Education Centre start their second semester this week as full-time interns at Health City.
SOY got a kick out of TV star’s appearance
The Save Our Youth Foundation held its 10th annual Football Extravaganza/Family Fun Day on Saturday, once again offering Cayman’s youngsters a great event for friendly competition and positive messages.
Students to intern at Health City
Health City Cayman Islands is offering internships to some 150 school students over the next seven months.
Moment to remember for Clifton Hunter graduates
Students at Clifton Hunter High School celebrated their graduation in style in a fun-filled student-led ceremony.
John Gray students celebrate graduation
Some 168 students officially graduated from John Gray High School last week, celebrating the milestone in a ceremony at Agape Church hall.
Students reap big from garden plot
The Cayman Islands Further Education Centre is using farming to get students motivated.
Business in brief
Business in brief.
After-school program costs reach $90,000 a month
The cost of an after-school activities program for children has reached $90,000 every month, with the majority of the cash being spent on wages for "volunteer" staff.
Clifton Hunter top of the class
Clifton Hunter conquered all before them in taking the championship at the Inter-Secondary Track & Field Championships last Thursday.
Second chance boosts exam results
The rapid improvement in exam results in Cayman is being driven by a “second chance” policy, with a large number of students reaching the critical benchmark of five good passes after resitting exams.
Nursing hopefuls were inspired
Students from the Cayman Islands Further Education Centre got a taste of nursing life when they attended the recent Annual National Nursing Conference.
Employers seek local recruits, who seek prestige
While almost a cliché among employers outside the finance industry, the lament is too real: Young job seekers hesitate to accept work adjudged “entry-level” or not part of an acceptable “prestige” profession.
Employability initiative launched
Deloitte Cayman has announced the commencement of the Deloitte Employability Initiative, an programme designed to enable high school students to develop the appropriate personal skills, attitudes and behaviours to succeed in the work place.
Ritz-Carlton work experience offered to Cayman students
Ten students have been offered work study positions at the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman.
New record for Year 12 external exam results
Year 12 examination results are continuing to improve in the Cayman Islands.
Public school academic year dates released
The Ministry of Education and Department of
Education Services would like to remind the public of the starting dates for
Government schools for the 2012/2013 academic year.
Students dive after certification
Two CIFEC students dive with stingrays after getting certified.
Further Education Centre’s annual student awards
The Cayman Islands Further Education Centre (CIFEC) hosted its 2nd Annual Student Awards Evening on Tuesday, 12 June.
School closures explained in length
Early school closures and school moves explained in detail.
Student Justin Henry remembered at school
Classmates, teachers and friends of cliff-jumping victim Justin Henry are erecting a plaque in his memory at his old primary school.
Business in brief
Business in brief
CIFEC students learning by teaching
Business students at the Cayman Islands Further Education Centre have been given the opportunity to take classes and teach fellow students.
Graduation requirements rolled out
The Ministry of Education rolls out new requirements for graduation.
Top marks for external exams
External exam results have improved greatly.
Students prepped for college
The CIFEC programme at UCCI is in full swing.
Students get help for college
For the second year running, Year 12 government school students from the Cayman Islands Centre for Further Education have been given the opportunity to make an early start in their tertiary education studies. This year, 49 students have qualified to take up the option.
Area companies work to educate youth
Local companies have teamed up with the Cayman Islands
Further Education Centre to provide work experience opportunities, two days
each week, for approximately 250 students.
Junior Achievement sells treats for the holidays
Great Expectations is a JA company
that will be selling holiday treats this season.
Teens speak out on education
Many of Cayman's youth attended a
meeting to voice their concerns about secondary education.
School uniforms delayed
Some government high school and Year 12 programme uniforms will be further delayed.
School uniforms’ arrival delayed
The planned arrival of public school uniforms for certain schools on Grand Cayman has been delayed.
