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Jamaican workforce urged to upskill for new automation jobs

Global organizations predict automation will disrupt jobs; Jamaica’s youth urged to train to adapt KINGSTON, JAMAICA — With advancements in technology and automation predicted to make almost 100 million jobs around the world obsolete in the near future, a Jamaican politician is urging Jamaicans to start adapting their skillsets now if they are to be…
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Tourism accelerator programme aims to upskill, employ young Caribbean professionals

Programme offers free upskilling for Caribbean professionals, promises job opportunities upon completion BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — The 2024 edition of an innovative accelerator programme is gearing up to welcome a new cohort of young Caribbean professionals into the tourism industry. The Caribbean Tourism Career Accelerator and Remote Career Internship programme presents a unique opportunity for young…
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Caribbean job prospects on upward trajectory heading into new year

Unemployment low regionally, new projects aim to provide more jobs BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — Caribbean jobseekers can be cautiously optimistic heading into the new year as the prospect of employment, labour and wages looks good, according to Caribbean Employment Services Inc. [caption id="attachment_6947" align="alignright" width="362"] Joseph Boll, Caribbean Employment Services Inc. CEO.[/caption] “Unemployment in most of…
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Three reasons why you should get a temp job in the Caribbean

Jobseekers have more reason than ever not to snub job openings just because they’re temporary BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — An influx of seasonal and temporary jobs in multiple Caribbean countries is expected heading into the holiday season and the end of the year. [caption id="attachment_7091" align="alignright" width="352"] There can sometimes be a stigma around temporary jobs…
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