London Daily

Focus on the big picture.
Thursday, Jul 10, 2025

49 Local Businesses Participate in John Gray High School’s Career Fair

49 Local Businesses Participate in John Gray High School’s Career Fair

Forty-nine local employers, educational establishments, government agencies and community partners showcased their organisations' work during John Gray High School's Career Fair held in its gymnasium last Friday (12 February).


Parliamentary Secretaries Hon. Barbara Conolly and David Wight pose with Coast Guard Commandant Robert Scotland, Lieutenant Commander Leo Anglin and Samantha Bodden of the RCIPS.

Included in the group were the Department of Education Services (DES), the Cayman Islands Fire Services (CIFS) and the Cayman Islands Health Service Authority (HSA) and interactive exhibitors including the RCIPS K9 Unit display, Health City, using virtual reality (VR) goggles and Dart Enterprises spacious booth packed with professionals in different fields using the latest technology.

Aerial view of the career fair

JGHS Principal Jon Clark expressed his delight at the high engagement of the approximately 600 students who attended in two sessions due to COVID restrictions..

"It was awe-inspiring to see so many of our young people fully engaged in this world-class event. This year there was a wide range of activities and professionals for the students to visit, and I have had some very positive feedback from the employers,”Mr. Clark stated.  

Parliamentary Secretary David Wight, Principal Jon Clark, Parliamentary Secretary Hon. Barbara Conolly and JGHS student pose for a photo opp.

He also thanked the various stakeholders and commented on the day's success. "We are very appreciative of our community partners that put together such interesting and stimulating activities and also grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with the DES Careers Services team on another successful career fair. This event seems to get better and better each year, and it is great that we can work with the business community and other stakeholders to inspire our young people."

Miss Teen Cayman and The Ministry of Education Scholarship Secretariat joined forces to encourage prospective scholars.

The career fair was the culmination of the school's career week, which began on Monday (8 February) with daily assemblies featuring John Gray alumni and successful local business people who inspired the Year 11 audience. More than one hundred and sixty students also participated in mock interviews with some of the biggest employers on island throughout the week. One student, Jhadari Lumley was praised by her interviewer Ms. Charlene Howell-Litchmore, as being ‘world-class’ and was immediately referred to Chief Officer Mrs. Gloria McField Nixon as a future intern with the Civil Service.

Anola Smith (Registration, Attendance and Truancy Officer), Dena Ebanks-Iqbal (Operational HR Officer) and Marion Webster (Attendance and Truancy Officer) man the DES booth.

To learn more about other upcoming career programmes and activities, contact the DES Career Services team at careers@cifec.edu.ky.

Newsletter

Related Articles

0:00
0:00
Close
Severe Heatwave Claims 2,300 Lives Across Europe
NVIDIA Achieves Historic Milestone as First Company Valued at $4 Trillion
Declining Beer Consumption Signals Cultural Shift in Germany
Linda Yaccarino Steps Down as CEO of X After Two Years
US Imposes New Tariffs on Brazilian Exports Amid Political Tensions
Azerbaijan and Armenia are on the brink of a historic peace deal.
Emails Leaked: How Passenger Luggage Became a Side Income for Airport Workers
Polish MEP: “Dear Leftists - China is laughing at you, Russia is laughing, India is laughing”
BRICS Expands Membership with Indonesia and Ten New Partner Countries
Weinstein Victim’s Lawyer Says MeToo Movement Still Strong
U.S. Enacts Sweeping Tax and Spending Legislation Amid Trade Policy Shifts
Football Mourns as Diogo Jota and Brother André Silva Laid to Rest in Portugal
Labour Expected to Withdraw Support for Special Needs Funding Model
Leaked Audio Reveals Tory Aide Defending DEI Record
Elon Musk Founds a Party Following a Poll on X: "You Wanted It – You Got It!"
London Stock Exchange Faces Historic Low in Initial Public Offerings
A new online platform has emerged in the United Kingdom, specifically targeting Muslim men seeking virgin brides
Trump Celebrates Independence Day with B-2 Flyover and Signs Controversial Legislation
Boris Johnson Urges Conservatives to Ignore Farage
SNP Ordered to Update Single-Sex Space Guidance Within Days
Starmer Set to Reject Calls for Wealth Taxes
Stolen Century-Old Rolls-Royce Recovered After Hotel Theft
Macron Presses Starmer to Recognise Palestinian State
Labour Delayed Palestine Action Ban Over Riot Concerns
Swinney’s Tax Comments ‘Offensive to Scots’, Say Tories
High Street Retailers to Enforce Bans on Serial Shoplifters
Music Banned by Henry VIII to Be Performed After 500 Years
Steve Coogan Says Working Class Is Being ‘Ethnically Cleansed’
Home Office Admits Uncertainty Over Visa Overstayer Numbers
JD Vance Questions Mandelson Over Reform Party’s Rising Popularity
Macron to Receive Windsor Carriage Ride in Royal Gesture
Labour Accused of ‘Hammering’ Scots During First Year in Power
BBC Head of Music Stood Down Amid Bob Vylan Controversy
Corbyn Eyes Hard-Left Challenge to Starmer’s Leadership
London Tube Trains Suspended After Major Fire Erupts Nearby
Richard Kemp: I Felt Safer in Israel Under Attack Than in the UK
Cyclist Says Police Cited Human Rights Act for Riding No-Handed
China’s Central Bank Consults European Peers on Low-Rate Strategies
AI Raises Alarms Over Long-Term Job Security
Saudi Arabia Maintains Ties with Iran Despite Israel Conflict
Musk Battles to Protect Tesla Amid Trump Policy Threats
Air France-KLM Acquires Majority Stake in Scandinavian Airlines
UK Educators Sound Alarm on Declining Child Literacy
Shein Fined €40 Million in France Over Misleading Discounts
Brazil’s Lula Visits Kirchner During Argentina House Arrest
Trump Scores Legislative Win as House Passes Tax Reform Bill
Keir Starmer Faces Criticism After Rocky First Year in Power
DJI Launches Heavy-Duty Coaxial Quadcopter with 80 kg Lift Capacity
U.S. Senate Approves Major Legislation Dubbed the 'Big Beautiful Bill'
Largest Healthcare Fraud Takedown in U.S. History Announced by DOJ
×