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Youth Employment Programme Deadline
The Department of Workforce Development has extended the deadline for the 2025 Youth Employment Programmes to December 31, 2024. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Workforce Development [DWD] is pleased to announce that the application deadline for the 2025 Youth Employment Programmes [YEP] has been extended to December 31, 2024.... Read more of this article
Six Students Graduate From TLF Programme
The Technology Leadership Forum [TLF] is celebrating the recent graduation of six students from its internship program, including Matthew Crisson, Anaya West, Kyla Philpott, A’Miah Butterfield, Nicholas Weikl, and Tyler Furtado. A spokesperson said, “The Technology Leadership Forum proudly celebrates the recent graduation of its 2024 interns,... Read more of this article
Government Sending Household Mailers
The Government advised today that “two household mailers providing the public with information of the most recent initiatives and programmes planned to assist the community will be landing in mailboxes across the island in the upcoming days and weeks.” A Government spokesperson said, “The mailers share highlights of the Mid-Year Budget... Read more of this article
Students Encouraged To Apply For 2025 YEP
The Department of Workforce Development [DWD] has opened applications for the 2025 Youth Employment Programmes [YEP], inviting students aged 16–26 to apply for summer job opportunities. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Workforce Development [DWD] is excited to announce that the 2025 Youth Employment Programmes [YEP] applications... Read more of this article
Govt Encourages Careers In Public Service
The Government of Bermuda is encouraging job seekers, particularly young Bermudians, to explore careers in the public service. A Government spokesperson said, “That was the message shared during a recently held career fair for young students, where a range of public service employment options were highlighted. “To assist individuals in understanding... Read more of this article
Learn Through Experience Hospitality Program
The Department of Workforce Development [DWD] announced the launch of its Learn Through Experience Hospitality Programme. A Government spokesperson said, “In partnership with key industry stakeholders, this bespoke initiative provides Bermudians with an exceptional opportunity and pathway to gain excellent work readiness training and specifically... Read more of this article
Wage Commission Implementing Methodology
The Wage Commission announced that it is “advancing its efforts to establish a living wage by implementing the internationally recognized Anker Living Wage Methodology.” A Government spokesperson said, “As part of this effort, the Commission has entered into a Request for Proposals [RFP] process to identify a qualified research partner... Read more of this article
Bill To Increase Severance Payment To 32 Weeks
Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward introduced legislation to increase the “maximum severance allowance payment for long serving employees from 26 weeks wages to 32 weeks wages.” Speaking in the House of Assembly, the Minister said, “The employees who will benefit from this bill are long serving employees who have been in... Read more of this article
Skilled Trades Apprenticeship Registration
The Department of Workforce Development reminds the public to register for the Skilled Trades Apprenticeship Training Programme, which is held in collaboration with Bermuda’s construction industry. A Government spokesperson said, “This initiative provides Bermudians with an exceptional pathway to gain valuable certification and hands-on experience... Read more of this article
Column: Neblett On Tips, Laws, Govt & More
[Opinion column written by the OBA's Carl Neblett] The Employment [Protection of Employee Tips and Other Gratuities] Amendment Act 2023 [the “Amendment Act”] and the Procedural Guidance for determining the distribution of tips and other gratuities came into effect on 1st March 2024. It was stated then that the Amendment Act passed in 2023 ensured... Read more of this article
Businesses Urged To Support Youth Employment
Businesses are encouraged to partner with the Department of Workforce Development to offer summer jobs for youth participating in the Youth Employment Programmes. A Government spokesperson said, “All businesses are encouraged to partner with the Department of Workforce Development to support the development of our youth and Bermuda’s workforce... Read more of this article
Skilled Trades Apprenticeship Training Programme
The Department of Workforce Development has launched the Skilled Trades Apprenticeship Training Programme, offering Bermudians “valuable certification and hands-on experience in high-demand trades, including Masonry, Plumbing, and Carpentry.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Workforce Development is excited to announce... Read more of this article
