New hello2HIRED Initiative Connects Caymanians with Employers
The Ministry of Caymanian Employment and Immigration (MCEI) has officially launched "hello2HIRED", a new employment initiative aimed at connecting Caymanian job seekers directly with employers, while offering practical, on-site career support.
The inaugural event, held on 23 February 2026 at Signal House, Cayman Enterprise City, brought together 66 job seekers, 20 employer representatives, and several workforce support partners. Employers conducted interviews and hosted networking discussions, providing attendees with immediate access to recruiters and current job opportunities. By facilitating direct employer engagement with professional support services, participants were able to explore available roles while strengthening their overall job readiness.
Employers meet directly with prospective candidates.
"hello2HIRED" provides an organised and supportive environment where job seekers and employers can interact productively. The initiative underscores the Ministry’s continued focus on workforce employment, as well as their development by creating accessible pathways to becoming hired, professional guidance, and meaningful hiring engagement within a single forum. Participants also accessed on-site services delivered by Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman (WORC), the Cayman Islands Recruitment Association (CIRA), and Baraud, which offered employment guidance, mentoring, and resumé assistance.
Minister Myles engages with attendees during the Hello2Hired event.
Hon. Michael Myles, Minister for Caymanian Employment and Immigration, praised the initiative, stating: “hello2HIRED is about creating real opportunities for Caymanians. By bringing employers and job seekers together in one space, supported by practical career services, we are making the pathway to employment more accessible, more structured, and more intentional”.
Participants engaged in one-on-one career consultations with Cayman Islands Recruitment Association (CIRA)
The Ministry extends its appreciation to all participating employers, partners, job seekers and volunteers whose collaboration contributed to the success of the inaugural event.
