Future Teachers Campaign Inspires Caymanian Students to Consider Education Careers

The Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) recently concluded its Future Teachers campaign, aimed at encouraging young Caymanian students and graduates to explore a career in teaching.

Held across John Gray High School, Clifton Hunter High School, Layman E. Scott Sr. High School in Cayman Brac, and the UCCI campus in Grand Cayman, the campaign featured interactive sessions led by local educators, Ministry representatives, and current scholarship recipients. These sessions provided students with practical information about the teaching profession and the pathways available to enter the field locally.

Minister for Education and Training, Hon. Rolston Anglin, commended the campaign’s focus and the positive reception from students, noting that it speaks to a broader need for more Caymanians to see education not only as a viable profession but as a pathway to leadership, nation-building, and long-term impact.

“If you want your child to have one of the most rewarding careers they could have, it’s going to be in education,” he said. “For us, it’s about getting more Caymanians into the system and keeping them there.”

Chief Officer Cetonya Cacho also reinforced the value of education careers:

“The Ministry is deeply committed to ensuring that Caymanians are not only present in classrooms but are fully supported and empowered to pursue careers in education. Teaching offers a stable and rewarding path, with opportunities to grow into leadership, counselling, or specialist roles. By investing in local talent, we’re building a stronger, more sustainable education system for the future.”

Students across the islands responded positively to the campaign, actively engaging in discussions and asking insightful questions about what it takes to become a teacher.

Zachary Allen, a student who attended the Clifton Hunter High School information session, said:

“Even if it only impacts a couple of people, it speaks volumes about the work the Ministry is trying to do. Education is the foundation of a nation and so important for the development of children. I am very grateful to the Ministry for the opportunity to learn about this field.”

The Future Teachers campaign forms part of the Ministry’s broader mission to promote education as a meaningful and rewarding career path for Caymanians. In response to the growing interest in teaching, the Ministry will launch the NextGen Educators campaign in September. This initiative targets Year 13 students and recent graduates, encouraging them to explore the wide range of impactful careers available within the education sector, from a teaching, and counselling to working in school management or special education.

In November, the focus will shift to career-ready Caymanians through the Educate, Inspire, Thrive teacher recruitment campaign, which will highlight scholarship opportunities, training pathways, and the long-term benefits of choosing education as a profession.

These efforts reflect the Ministry’s commitment to ensuring that Caymanians are not only present in classrooms but are empowered, supported, and celebrated as the future of education in the Cayman Islands.