What is LEAD?
LEAD is a pathway for high-performing Caymanian students to learn about the Cayman Islands financial services industry and the careers available. LEAD provides mentorship and exposure to what it’s really like to work in financial services.
The programme helps Caymanian students develop new contacts and earn a stipend over the summer, offering valuable work experience for students within the Cayman Islands. It serves as an ideal stepping stone for students looking to explore career opportunities in the financial services sector.
Programme Benefits
A pathway for up to 50 high-performing Caymanian students
Provides mentorship, work experience, and exposure for students
Produces confident and productive students
Creates contacts for high school students
How LEAD Works
Facilitated Workshops: Workshops will take place at select locations and focus on the financial services industry and the careers available. The eight one-hour workshops run from May 1st to June 30th.
Mentoring/Coaching: Each student will be paired with a mentor from a Cayman Finance member organization. These senior executives will meet with students for one hour per week from May 1st to June 30th.
Work Experience for Students: Paid work experience opportunities will be identified, and Caymanian students will have the opportunity to take part in a four-week paid placement between July 1st and August 31st. These placements are an excellent way for students to gain exposure to real-world scenarios in the financial services industry, offering impactful summer internships for Caymanian high school students.
Eligibility: CIG dual-enrolment finishing the first year of A-levels, UCCI students, or those from the private school British system finishing their first year of A-levels, or American system students finishing grade 11, are eligible to apply.
LEAD offers work experience for students within the Cayman Islands, allowing them to gain real-world experience in the financial services sector. These internships provide a unique opportunity to build skills, develop a professional network, and prepare for future career opportunities. Through the summer internships,participants are exposed to the practical aspects of the financial industry and gain valuable insights that will aid in their academic and professional development.
