BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — The skills gap in the Caribbean has presented a consistent challenge for employability, as noted by organizations such as the University of the West Indies (UWI), the World Bank, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and several others. [caption id="attachment_7197" align="alignright" width="418"] (Photo by Andrew Lozovyi on Deposit Photos)[/caption] While technical and vocational…
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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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Tourism boom means boost in jobs for Bahamas
IDB reports unemployment at its lowest in 15 years NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Anyone looking for a job in The Bahamas is in a great position as the country is experiencing a tourism boom that’s translating to historically low unemployment. [caption id="attachment_6063" align="alignleft" width="361"] Online resources can help Bahamians get hired.[/caption] For jobseekers, that means that…
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IMF: Tourism can create more jobs in Dominica
Years after the start of the pandemic, the IMF is suggesting tourism could be the answer to slumping formal employment levels ROSEAU, DOMINICA — Amid record-low levels of formal employment, returning tourism to its prior glory could be a way to create more jobs in Dominica. This is according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF),…
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