New TV Channel Launched To Showcase Jobs

July 29, 2014

The Department of Workforce Development and Bermuda Cablevision have revealed they are partnering to provide a television channel dedicated to showcasing available jobs in Bermuda.

A spokesperson said, “By simply going to Channel 87, job-seekers can view a scrolling display of all of the open jobs from the Bermuda Job Board on a dedicated television channel. The channel goes ‘live’ today.

“This will allow individuals the convenience of viewing available jobs and their closing dates, posted on the Bermuda Job Board, from the comforts of their own home.”

“The idea is that if job-seekers see a suitable job on the channel, they can then go to the Bermuda Job Board to apply for that specific job online,” explained Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy.”

Bermuda CableVision CEO Terry Roberson, Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy, and Director of the Department of Workforce Development George Outerbridge

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“This widens the employment opportunity network by allowing more persons to see all available jobs being advertised in Bermuda. I would like to express my gratitude to the Director of Workforce Development Mr. George Outerbridge for his fine efforts to ensure this initiative came to fruition.”

Bermuda CableVision CEO Terry Roberson said, “Our partnership with the Department of Workforce Development has reached an exciting milestone today with the extension of Project HOPE, which was launched at our gala in January.

“With the introduction of this new channel, information about Bermuda job vacancies will receive greater exposure than ever.

“Employers can easily reach very large audiences, while job seekers will have a new avenue via which to conduct their searches.

“CableVision is thrilled to make use of our network and technology to bring this new channel to a maximum number of Bermuda homes. We extend special thanks to the Department of Workforce Development for partnering with us on this initiative and we look forward to continuing our collaboration.”

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“The Bermuda Job Board launched in 2013 with the aim of becoming the country’s first National Job Board. This supports the efforts of the National Training Plan in that it allows the maximum outreach of employment opportunities and assists in matching suitable candidates with the right employers.

Any employer who wishes to have their job advertised on the Bermuda Job Board and Channel 87 should post their job online.

The page, which feeds directly from the Bermuda Job Board Database to the Channel, was developed by GMD Consulting.

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  1. js says:

    great now people can sit on their @## and look for jobs between watching Young & Restless and Maury

    way to go Nanny State

    • Rayki Emery says:

      Agreed

    • Keep it100% says:

      Why don’t you take it a step further Fahy Fahy and explain to all we Bermudains that the job is currently a renewal of a work permit, and any interested party can apply.

  2. San George says:

    What happened to cutting cost? How about not competing with the private sector.

    More government is not the solution.

  3. Hmmm says:

    This is great !

  4. Newly Optomistic Bermudian says:

    This a great idea and will help may Bermudians find work. Not everyone knows how to use the internet and they can also go in to Bermuda Job Board and they can help them further.

    • Raymond Ray says:

      I also agree with you, “Newly Optomistic Bermudian”…At least now them that are “seeking employment” can’t claim they’re not being giving a chance / opportunity.

  5. Sooooo says:

    How about if your with WOW?

  6. Shawn S says:

    UM First of all, what jobs????

  7. United says:

    How about doing something regarding the actual service you provide CV. Like raising the Internet speed and lowering prices

  8. sage says:

    Can they list how many jobs are eventually filled by bermudians as opposed to “guest workers”?

  9. j.desilva says:

    This is great and all but if you do not have a job, how do you afford cable? Everyone I know without a job turned cable off to save running up bills.

  10. Rhonda Neil says:

    realistically, how many jobs being advertised are simply work permit renewals, and there is zero chance of Bermudian being hired, regardless of qualifications or experience, resulting in the worp permit persons 10 15 20 years demanding more privileges, for having the privilege of working, while the locals, live in hope.