The Department of Workforce Development is pleased to announce the start of the 2022 Graduate Trainee Programme, which commenced on Monday 6 December. The Minister of Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward, JP, MP, joined the Graduate Trainee Programme participants in a virtual event marking the start of the Programme.
The programme participants will receive coaching, employability skills training and one-on-one support to develop their personal brand. They will also have the opportunity to gain industry experience in their area of study. At the conclusion of the programme, and to assist with transitioning into their careers, all involved will benefit from a three-month work placement sponsored by the Department of Workforce Development.
Participating this year are ten recent college/university graduates:
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Name |
University and Awarded Degree |
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Stephen Corrado |
St. Leo University, BA History Bournemouth University, MSc Innovative Management & Entrepreneurship |
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Chelsea Hill |
Queen’s University, BA (Honours) English with Distinction |
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Samuel Booth |
Franciscan University, BS Accounting, Minor in Management and Finance |
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Caroline Caton |
Ontario Tech University BA Information Technology: Networking and IT Security, Minor in Operations Management |
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Kaiya Richards |
Bangor University, BSc Zoology, Animal Behavior Bangor University, MBA Environmental Management (January 2022) Harper Adamas University, Foundation Degree, Animal Management & Welfare |
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Romiko Smith |
Berkeley College, BA Business Administration, Marketing Communications |
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Chanah Bremar
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University of Glasgow, MSc Sustainable Energy, Merit Mercer University, BSE Specialization in Mechanical Engineering |
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Kyle Christopher
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St. Mary’s University, BA Spanish and Latin American Studies Bachelor of Commerce, Finance and Global Business Management Financial Modelling & Valuation Analysis |
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Ashley Fubler |
University of Law (Birmingham), Bar Professional Training Course University of Hull, Bachelor of Laws with Honours, 2:1 (Upper Division) |
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DeJahnique Hunt
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Hunter College, Bachelor of Commerce/Fashion Management Fashion Arts & Business Diploma, Honours |
Addressing the programme’s participants, the Minister of Labour, the Honourable Jason Hayward, JP, MP, said, "As part of Bermuda Economic Recovery Plan’sYouth Employment Strategy, the Ministry of Labour launched the first Graduate Trainee Pilot Programme in February 2021, with 15 recent college/university graduates successfully completing the programme. I now congratulate each of you for your academic accomplishments and for becoming the second cohort of young men and women to participate in this programme. You are the future leaders of Bermuda,and this Government is committed to providing you with the training and support opportunities needed for success.”
“I also want to recognise and give thanks to Kelly Francis, President of Performance Solutions and Amrita Bhalla, Managing Director at A.B. Consulting for their continued commitment to this programme. Without their involvement and resources contributing to helping Bermuda’s youth, this programme would not be possible.”