Topic: Youth Services Unit
Proud of Them Gala celebrates Cayman’s youth
Seventeen young Caymanians were honoured at the annual Proud of Them Gala on 19 Nov. at Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa.
Cayman celebrates International Youth Day
International Youth Day is celebrated annually on 12 Aug. to raise awareness of the challenges and opportunities facing young people around the world.
Young Caymanians gain financial literacy skills
Twenty-eight young Caymanians recently became the first group to successfully complete the Youth Financial Literacy Programme.
New ‘Proud of Them’ honourees announced
Fifteen young people have joined the ranks of over 150 outstanding youth, recognised for their contributions across the Cayman Islands through the annual 'Proud of Them' awards programme.
Symposium encourages youth to find their path to success
Young people participated in the second annual Youth Empowerment Symposium, hearing from leaders on finding personal and career success.
Applications open for Youth Ambassadors
Aiming to make Cayman a better place for youth
Students learn work can be a game
A workshop at the University College of the Cayman Islands was put on by the organizers of Gamers Bay along with the Youth Services Unit and the Ministry of Education, and was inspired by the Gamers Bay computer game competition.
Students to experience serious side of gaming
In conjunction with its annual convention and video game competition this Saturday, officials with Gamers Bay are touring Cayman government high schools this week.
Hundreds attend Cayman’s first Student Volunteer Fair
More than 700 students from six high schools attended Cayman’s first Student Volunteer Fair. The fair brought students together with 20 nonprofit organizations that informed the teens about the various voluntary and community service work they can get involved in.
John Gray to host inaugural student volunteer fair
The Cayman Islands will be hosting its inaugural Student Volunteer Fair on June 22.
Brac Spring Weekend returns next month
The Cayman Brac Spring Weekend returns this year and will take place on Friday and Saturday, March 9 and 10.
Youth culinary team hopes to bring Cayman flavor to Barbados
Young chefs from the National Youth Culinary team worked through the night Friday and then rose before dawn Saturday to serve Caymanian home cooking to early birds at the Cricket Grounds farmers’ market. For three weekends in a row, the team raised funds to compete in the culinary challenge.
Youth Services offer summer camps
The government’s Youth Services Unit is offering a series of summer camps that offer children a chance to cook and bake, and to learn more about the culture of the island on which they live.
Ornament entrepreneurs build business skills
A seasonal project promoting financial awareness has young entrepreneurs from Cayman’s eastern districts getting into the Christmas spirit.
Boys win Bodden Town Youth Cook-off
In a close-fought contest, a team of two of young men from Bodden Town emerged as district cook-off champions last week.
CARICOM youth ambassadors sought
The Cayman Islands government’s Youth Services Unit is inviting young Caymanians, ages 18 to 27, to apply for posts as CARICOM youth ambassadors.
Students visit brewery, cadets help the community
Clifton Hunter High School students have been busy taking part in a variety of activities across Grand Cayman in recent weeks. According to a press release, Year 10 business and science students paid a visit to the Cayman Islands Brewery on Tuesday, Oct. 18.
Youth Cook-Off this weekend
The North Side District Youth Cook-Off will be taking place this Saturday, Nov. 26 at the Clifton Hunter High School show kitchen. Teams are required to prepare an appetizer of chili, an entree of lionfish, and a drink within a set time.
Brac youth shine in district cook-off
Young chefs had the opportunity to show off their cooking skills recently at the Cayman Brac National Youth District Cook-Off. Five teams of young chefs and a coach vied for the top spot at the contest on Oct. 29 at Layman E. Scott Sr. High School. The winning team secured a spot to compete against teams from several other districts at the National Youth Cook-off on March 1, 2017.
Youth empowerment officer named
A new youth empowerment officer at the Cayman Islands government’s Youth Services Unit will next school year be teaching high school students about managing finances.
