Important Changes to WORC Services

Grand Cayman, 27 May 2024 – In an effort to better service customers, Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman (WORC) will be going through a transition period and changes in services will occur.

JobsCayman Portal Goes Offline

Effective 11:59 pm on Wednesday, 29 May, the current JobsCayman portal will no longer be available. This includes payments, job seeker registration, employer registration, posting job ads, and applying for jobs.
 

Customer Care Relocates to Artemis House – 67 Fort Street George Town

Effective, Monday 3 June, the Customer Care services will relocate to Artemis House. Customers will be able to access the same services that were offered at Apollo House West such as:

  • Payments
  • Submission of Applications
  • Passport Endorsement Stamps


Customers can park at the Apollo House West parking lot and follow the signs to Artemis House.  All other WORC services remain at Apollo House West which include the Employment Services and Training & Development Unit for Caymanians seeking employment or training.

 

WORC Online Services & Temporary Payment Arrangements

 As the existing JobsCayman online portal goes offline,  a site offering reduced online services will be available on 3 June. This site is temporary and will allow the final developing and testing of the new WORC Jobs & Online Payment  Services which is anticipated to launch on 18 June 2024.

The temporary site will have the following key functionalities:

  • Employers can continue to post job advertisements on worc.ky, and
  • Job-seekers can still search and apply for jobs on worc.ky.


However, payments must be made in-person. Customers submitting three (3) or more applications are encouraged to utilize the corporate drop bag to reduce wait times. Customer Care Officers will be on hand to review documents and ensure drop off is handled as efficiently as possible.

Passport Endorsement Stamps for Immediate Travel

WORC requests that during this time of transition only persons with immediate travel plans who want to secure a passport endorsement stamp to do so within ten (10) days before travelling. This measure will assist WORC in managing the high demand of this service as the summer approaches and persons travel plans increase. Persons are also reminded that a valid permit license can also be used as a travel document.

WORC appreciates your understanding and cooperation as these changes commence to enhance our service delivery. The office number remains the same at 945-9672, toll free 1-800-534-9672 or email WORC@gov.ky. For further updates on these changes visit worc.ky or follow on Facebook and Instagram.

Caymanians Complete Training in the Beauty Industry

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Grand Cayman, 24 August 2023 – Workforce Opportunities and Residency Cayman (WORC) offered scholarships to Caymanians to participate in the first-ever Professional Nails course at Cayman Career Academy (CCA) that commenced on January 9, 2023.

Through this collaboration, CCA made history on August 14, 2023, when its students passed the arduous Comite International d'Esthetique et de Cosmetologie (CIDESCO) Diploma in Professional Nail Services, making CCA the first CIDESCO school in the world to pass this prestigious exam.

This course is a 784-hour diploma that aims to provide candidates with the required information and qualifications to efficiently and effectively provide Professional Nail Services. The course is designed to give candidates the most comprehensive nail training and prepare them for a Nail career, including running their own nail business.

WORC would like to thank Cayman Career Academy’s staff, Ms. Jacqui Tomlinson-Smith (Principal), Ms. Wendy Lynch (Senior Lecturer), and Ms. Hannah Taylor (Lecturer), who worked diligently with students to ensure their success.

Congratulations to the four (4) students, Ms. Vynai Hamilton, Ms. Janaya Maxwell, Ms. Catherine Ebanks, and Ms. Nadia Powery, the first holders of the CIDESCO Diploma in Professional Nail Services globally.

Katherine Whittaker, Head of Labour Demands, Development & Training says, “WORC is pleased to have had the opportunity of partnering with Cayman Career Academy to provide Caymanians with scholarships within the Beauty Industry.  We look forward to our continued partnership with CCA as we seek to introduce more Caymanians to this career pathway.”

Ms. Kimone Chambers, Acting Manager of the National Training and Development Unit (WORC), stated “I am immensely proud of the students, their hard work, and subsequent success. This certification will benefit their career paths as they climb the success ladder in the Beauty Industry.”

Caymanians interested in training opportunities should contact WORC’s National Training & Development Unit by calling 244-4053 or email worc.training@gov.ky. Or visit www.worc.ky or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Grand Cayman

Apollo House West,
87 Mary Street,
George Town, Grand Cayman

Telephone

+1 (345) 945-9672
+1 (800) 534-9672 (TOLL FREE)

Email

WORC@gov.ky

Cayman Brac

District Administration Building,
19 Kirkconnell Street,
Stake Bay, Cayman Brac

Telephone

+1 (345) 948-2222