Hundreds of Caymanians Explore Career Opportunities

The Ministry of Caymanian Employment and Immigration (MCEI), in partnership with the Cayman Islands Tourism Association (CITA) and Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman (WORC), hosted a successful Tourism and Hospitality Open House event, held on 8-9 September 2025, at the Grand Cayman Marriott Resort.

Over 300 Caymanian job seekers explored the wide range of career paths available in Cayman’s thriving tourism and hospitality industry. The week before the event, approximately 87 Caymanian job seekers, clients of WORC identified as ready for immediate employment, benefited from an added service by receiving pre-interview screenings with One GT and Grand Hyatt for upcoming positions that will be available when they open.

Each day began with an engaging presentation by CITA showcasing Career Pathways and salary expectations. The presentation also included Caymanians currently in the industry sharing their success stories. The afternoon allowed for those in attendance to network and meet directly with employers eager to hire local talent.

Over the course of the two-day event, 32 businesses from across the industry participated, including hotels, watersports operators, restaurants, condominiums, and event planning companies—all actively recruiting for open positions.

Hon. Michael Myles, Minister for Caymanian Employment and Immigration, praised the collaborative effort, stating: “This event demonstrates our shared commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for Caymanians within one of our most vital industries. While I am thrilled to see so many talented individuals connecting with employers and exploring career pathways, the true measure of success will not only be the number of attendees — it will be how many Caymanians gain employment, receive training, and are promoted as a result of this initiative. Our goal is long-term success and growth for our people, and this event is one step forward in making that a reality.””

WORC Director Jeremy Scott commented on the significance of the event saying, “The turnout is proof that there is a strong interest and passion among Caymanians to be part of this industry. WORC is proud to host initiatives where we can connect Caymanian job seekers directly with employers who are actively hiring.” 

The Ministry extends sincere gratitude to CITA and their members for their valuable participation for contributing to its success. Special thanks also to the Grand Cayman Marriott Resort for hosting the event. “Events like this are possible only through strong partnerships between the public and private sectors. We look forward to building on this success and continuing to provide opportunities for Caymanians to thrive,” added Minister Myles.

The Ministry and its partners plan to host additional events in the future, building on this momentum to ensure Caymanians have access to meaningful employment in tourism and other key industries.