CIFEC Career Fair Opens Doors to Bright Futures for Cayman’s Youth

More than 250 students from the Cayman Islands Further Education Centre (CIFEC) connected with over 80 employers on Friday, 19 September during the Centre’s annual career fair, a flagship event designed to bridge the gap between compulsory education and the world of work.

The fair provided students with direct access to industries across the Cayman Islands, offering opportunities to network, submit resumes, and gain first-hand insights into future career paths. For many, it marked the beginning of internships, scholarships, and full-time roles.

Honourable Rolston Anglin, Minister for Education and Training, hailed the event as a defining moment for the education system.

“CIFEC and its career fair are among the most important fixtures on our education calendar because they are about one thing: our young people. CIFEC was created to provide a bridge from compulsory school to the world of work while opening doors to lifelong learning. Today, we see that vision in action. It is a proud moment for me, and most importantly, a life-changing opportunity for our students,” Minister Anglin said.

CIFEC Director, Mr. Mark Seerattan, highlighted the fair’s impact on preparing students for success.

“This event allows our students to experience the realities of the job market, presenting themselves with confidence, making connections, and understanding what it takes to succeed. Each year, these opportunities lead to scholarships, internships, and jobs. That is the true measure of CIFEC’s success,” Mr. Seerattan said.

Minister Anglin also acknowledged the support of Cayman’s private and public sectors, describing their partnership as essential to the programme’s success. “By investing in our young people, employers are investing in the future of these Islands,” he noted.

The fair also celebrated success stories, including a former student who attended last year’s event and is now employed full-time at a leading Cayman law firm. Such outcomes underscore CIFEC’s role in transforming opportunity into achievement and ensuring Cayman’s youth are prepared to step confidently into their futures.