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.

Three Caymanian Apprentices Complete Healthcare Certification

Three Caymanian ladies have completed an intensive Care Certificate Programme within the first year of the 2-year apprenticeship programme and are now fully eligible to practice as Healthcare Assistants in the Cayman Islands.

The trio, comprising:

  1. Ashley Swaby, who embarked on this path on May 30, 2022,
  2. Latysha Powell, also beginning on May 30, and
  3. Tishawana Gauntlett, joining the ranks on September 20, 2022,

are now well-prepared to make meaningful contributions to the local healthcare scene.

 

These significant accomplishments are the fruits of a collaboration between Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman (WORC) and Integra Healthcare. The programme was developed to provide each apprentice with two years of structured on-the-job practical experience and guidance at the end of which, they will have earned a Care Certificate.

"Seeing the success of our apprenticeship programme in collaboration with Integra Healthcare has been truly inspiring. The dedication and growth of these young Caymanians highlight the potential of such initiatives," remarked WORC Director Jeremy Scott. "We wholeheartedly encourage other Caymanians to seize similar opportunities, ensuring a brighter and more skilled future for our country."

The apprenticeship initiative with Integra Healthcare is merely one among several opportunities open to Caymanians who sign up with WORC. In 2023, it was among the six (6) training and development contracts facilitated by WORC in collaboration with the following partners; The Wellness Centre, Innovative Management and Professional Training (IMPT), Inspire Cayman Training Ltd (ICT), International College of the Cayman Islands (ICCI), and Cayman Career Academy (CCA).

Currently, there are several training and development opportunities underway namely, Inspire Cayman’s Core Curriculum course which starts on October 23rd, along with Cohort 39 of Passport2Success and the Ready2Work programme which are geared toward Caymanians who require tooling and upskilling in accessing and maintaining long-term employment. New course opportunities available for 2024 will be released in November.

            Hon. Isaac Rankine, Minister of Labour noted that, “This apprenticeship programme symbolizes the success of the collaboration between WORC and Integra Healthcare which creates opportunities for Caymanians to shine in the healthcare sector. Congratulations to our newest healthcare assistants, embodying the spirit of Cayman resilience and progress.”

“We remain committed to our vision of fostering more such collaborations to open up further training and development opportunities for young Caymanians to take up careers in various industries across the Cayman Islands. We look forward to seeing the positive impacts these three young professionals will make in their respective fields”, stated Katherine Whittaker, Head of WORC Labour Demands, Development & Training.

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