Passport2Success

How does Passport2Success work?

The Passport2Success Programme is an employment initiative that provides training to young Caymanians to help them succeed in the workplace. Passport2Success helps them to improve skills, gain work experience, earn rewards, find employment and fulfil their potential. Passport2Success is government-funded, so there is no cost to participate.

Each participant will take part in the following core components of the programme

Education – attend classes to provide them with basic skills. Classes will use a face-to-face delivery, where the tutor shares a physical space with programme participants
Employability workshop – attend workshops about subjects such as resume writing, dressing for success, interview skills, and pride in performance
Work experience – go on job placements in companies and organisations whose business is related to your chosen career; gain work experience and develop decision-making skills
Extra-curricular activities – such as community service
Stipend – each participant will earn a weekly stipend for successfully taking part

Other features of the programme include

Activities are hands-on and practical
Integration of general life skills and career-specific vocational education
A career pathways approach
Adult-based learning methods (such as group and practical exercises)
Real-world perspective
Guest speakers from local businesses and industry
Fun team-building activities

Caymanians interested in the Passport2Success Programme should contact us by calling 945-9672 or email worc.training@gov.ky.

Is Passport2Success Right For Me?

If any of the following apply to you, then Passport2Success could be just what you are looking for:

Recent school leaver
Unemployed
Looking for career direction and guidance
Actively interested in gaining practical skills
Looking to gain work experience and a job placement
Willing to show commitment

You do not need high school qualifications or work experience to join the Passport2Success programme. You need to want to improve your skills, secure a job you want and be willing to work.

Passport2Success is government-funded, so there is no cost to participate.

Participants will be chosen using a strict selection procedure. Places are limited; however, candidates who do not secure a place may be accepted in the next available cohort.

What Can Passport2Success Do For Me?

Passport2Success will provide you with an opportunity for personal and professional development. The programme will challenge and support you to reach your goals. By participating in Passport2Success, you will gain confidence, a greater understanding of the world of work and the practical skills to successfully seek and maintain employment.

Participants will be given the opportunity to meet business leaders and local entrepreneurs and visit various local businesses and industries, all aiming to develop a deeper understanding of career interests and possibilities. Participants can expect to be challenged, to step out of their comfort zones and grow as individuals.

Passport2Success will give you:

Practical hands-on training
Valuable work experience
Better occupational, personal and job-specific skills
A clearer idea of what kind of job suits you
A chance to impress potential employers
A stipend
Access to childcare at an approved Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Centre
More control over your life

Practical Information

The Passport2Success programme is full-time, five (5) days a week, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The programme lasts 12-16 weeks, including a week of community service and work placement days.

The curriculum is ever-evolving as Passport2Success grows and tries to meet the demands of every participant. However, certain information is taught to every cohort and, includes:

Topic / Main Lessons

Orientation

Getting to know each other / Group Rules / Policies
Lots of paperwork

Introduction to the World of Work

Understanding the Labour Law
Understanding Employment Contracts
Probationary Periods
Exploring business practices

Effective Communication

Barriers to Communication
Understanding Communication Styles
Formal vs. Informal Communication
Improving written and oral communication
Understanding non-verbal communication
Exploring Work Place Communication
Introduction to public speaking
Body language

Problem Solving in the Workplace

What does your ‘attitude’ say about you?
How to avoid conflicts at work / improving your negotiation skills
Being a team player

Making a Positive First Impression

What does your email address/phone message say about you?
Personal hygiene & appearance
Protocol of shaking hands
Basic business etiquette
Time management strategies

Technology in the Job Search

Basic computer skills needed for the workplace
Conducting a job search / researching a company
Creating a resume
Writing professional emails
Selecting references

Community Service Projects

Finalise and complete all community service projects

Getting Ready for Work Experience

Finalise all work experience details, agreements, placements

Wrap-Up / Commencement Planning

Finish up all tasks, revise resumes with P2S Graduation and Work experience
Prepare for Commencement Ceremony / Complete Programme Evaluation

Cohorts - Participants Targeted:
Young Caymanians and Single Parents

Passport2Success is for young Caymanians aged 17-24 interested in self-improvement and professional development. If you believe you are capable of much more and need the support and tools to reach your goals, then this programme is ideal. Participants must be willing to commit to full attendance and be genuinely invested in their future. Passport2Success is for those individuals motivated to change and ready to put in the effort to secure a better future.

Commitment Level Required of the Participant

Passport2Success is a full-time programme that requires your commitment five (5) days a week, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The course runs for 12-16 weeks for 17-24-year-olds.
To succeed in the Passport2Success programme, you will need to:

Attend classes
Attend work placements
Keep a good attendance record
Maintain a positive attitude
Take part in group activities
Demonstrate practical skills
Be able to evaluate yourself and your peers
Work hard during work placements

How Do I apply?

To apply for a spot in the Passport2Success Programme, please Complete the application form here.
You can submit it in one of two ways:

Fill the form in and email it to worc.training@gov.ky
Print the form and drop it off at WORC, 87 Mary Street, George Town, Apollo House West

For assistance with filling in the form or more information, please contact:
Email: worc.training@gov.ky
Phone: 345 945 9672

Please return printed forms in person to:
Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman
87 Mary Street, George Town
1st Floor, Apollo House West

What Employers Should Know About Passport2Success

Local research has shown that most high school graduates in the Cayman Islands do not meet the enhanced basic skill standard, which includes enhanced literacy, effective communication, problem-solving and working in teams. Increasingly, entry-level positions in the workforce require higher levels of education.

Particular groups such as single mothers and young men have also been identified as high risk for unemployment.

The government has identified this as a major issue and has introduced Passport2Success, a National Employment Passport Programme, as a remedial measure.

The Passport2Success programme is full-time, five (5) days a week, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, over 12-16 weeks.

Passport2Success relies on the participation of employers to provide opportunities to programme participants with the desire to improve themselves.

Benefits to Employers

Passport2Success will improve the general skill levels of employees
Passport2Success will help you identify and recruit young talent with a commitment to hard work
Passport2Success will increase levels of employee retention and lower the expense of staff turnover
Your involvement in Passport2Success is good for the community and your public relations
Passport2Success is easy to become involved in, and the commitment of resources required is manageable
Passport2Success helps tackle social issues such as crime by giving young people a positive direction. This is good for the wider community and reputation of the Cayman Islands and ultimately helps to foster a more business-friendly environment

Employer Commitment Level

To participate in the Passport2Success programme, employers are asked to commit to:

Accommodating Passport2Success participants in job roles in their place of business for up to 5 weeks
Mentoring Passport2Success participants and providing on-the-job training and guidance
Measure and report on performance, attendance and behaviour

To Get Involved With Passport2Success

Employers interested in partnering should contact us by calling 945-9672 or email worc.training@gov.ky.

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