What do they do?
The Department of Workforce Development provides development of a resilient workforce, to provide a sustainable and stable community for Bermudians.
- Continue to implement the Youth Employment Strategy focusing on increasing educational and vocational training opportunities tailored to high demand industries and supporting youth in their transition from education to employment.
- Expand apprenticeship and internship placements available to Bermudians; with a focus on engaging young people in skill-building experiences.
- Strengthen employer partnerships for youth and apprenticeship placement.
- Increase engagement and communication with Bermuda's Young People
The department also provides support to businesses in Bermuda looking for new employees, including:
- Career counselling
- Job searches
- Resume writing and interviewing preparation
- Job readiness programmes
- Professional development assistance
- Summer employment programmes for college students
- Employee referrals
- Processing job vacancies
- Running the Bermuda Job Board
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