Vocational Training and Apprenticeships in Cayman
Our guide to vocational training in Cayman lists 14 providers offering trade skills, apprenticeships, work-readiness programmes and professional courses. Four are government programmes and ten are private, covering construction, motor mechanics, hospitality, beauty, finance and more.
- Listed
- 14
- With an OES rating
- 0
- Rated Good or Excellent
- 0
- Districts covered
- 2
Sorted by latest inspection rating. Data checked Oct 2026 from the Educational Institutions Register and OES reports.
Vocational & Training in George Town10
- Brainchild Learning and Development Centre
Prospect, George Town
Not yet inspectedPrivate - Not yet inspectedPrivate
- Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce Training Centre
Seven Mile Beach, George Town
Not yet inspectedPrivate - Not yet inspectedPrivate
- Minerva Training
George Town
Not yet inspectedPrivate - Passport2Success
George Town · Ages 15–18
Not yet inspectedPublic - Not yet inspectedPublic
- Ready2Work KY
George Town · Ages 17+
Not yet inspectedPublic - Sunrise Adult Training Centre
George Town · Ages 18+
Not yet inspectedPublic - Superior Auto Training Program
George Town
Not yet inspectedPrivate
Vocational & Training in East End1
- Not yet inspectedPrivate
Vocational & Training in Island-wide / online3
- Cayman Islands Financial Services Ltd.
Island-wide / online
Not yet inspectedPrivate - Dart Hospitality Training Programme
Island-wide / online · Ages 17–30
Not yet inspectedPrivate - Not yet inspectedPrivate
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Government programmes and apprenticeships
The Public Works Department Construction Trades Training Centre runs a government construction apprenticeship of one to three years for Caymanians aged 16 to 29. Trainees work towards City & Guilds certification, with tools and a stipend provided.
Ready2Work KY is a government employment programme for Caymanians aged 17 and over, combining 8 to 12 weeks of training with a work placement, and participants receive a stipend. Passport2Success is a summer workplace-readiness programme for 15 to 18-year-olds. Sunrise Adult Training Centre supports adults with additional needs through vocational training, internships and careers advice.
Private trade and technical training
Inspire Cayman Training is an NCCER Accredited Training Unit offering construction crafts, a heavy-equipment simulator, CompTIA IT, health and safety, marine and driver education courses. It is also a Ready2Work KY delivery partner. Superior Auto Training Program runs an auto-mechanic apprenticeship that began in 2010.
Other providers focus on particular fields. Cayman Career Academy teaches beauty therapy, hairdressing, barbering, nail technology and geriatric care. The Dart Hospitality Training Programme is a paid four-month programme across Dart's hotels for Caymanians aged 17 to 30, run with Lynn University.
Professional development for adults
For people already in work, the Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce Training Centre runs short courses in workplace skills, leadership and small business. The Cayman Islands Institute of Professional Accountants runs a yearly CPD calendar for accountants, and Cayman Islands Financial Services Ltd offers finance diplomas.
Before you enrol, check which qualification you will receive, who awards it, and whether employers in your field recognise it. Ten of the 14 providers are based in George Town.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I do vocational or trade training in the Cayman Islands?
Our directory lists 14 providers. For construction trades, there is the Public Works Department Construction Trades Training Centre (City & Guilds) and Inspire Cayman Training (NCCER). Superior Auto Training Program teaches motor mechanics, and Cayman Career Academy covers beauty, hair and geriatric care. For school leavers, the Cayman Islands Further Education Centre teaches BTEC courses in Year 12.
Are there apprenticeships in the Cayman Islands?
Yes. The Public Works Department Construction Trades Training Centre offers a one to three-year construction apprenticeship for Caymanians aged 16 to 29, with City & Guilds certification, tools and a stipend. Superior Auto Training Program runs an auto-mechanic apprenticeship. The Dart Hospitality Training Programme is a paid four-month hospitality programme for Caymanians aged 17 to 30.
What is CIFEC?
CIFEC is the Cayman Islands Further Education Centre, the government's post-16 centre for Year 12 students, run by the Department of Education Services in George Town. It teaches BTEC courses. The Office of Education Standards rated it Good in November 2025, and its OES profile shows 239 students. CIFEC is listed on our colleges and universities page.
Are vocational courses in Cayman free or funded?
Some programmes are. Ready2Work KY is free and pays participants a stipend during 8 to 12 weeks of training and work placement. The Public Works Department construction apprenticeship provides tools and a stipend, and the Dart Hospitality Training Programme is paid. These programmes are for Caymanians. Private providers set their own fees, and none of them publishes fees in our data.
Can I get a technical certification in Cayman?
Yes. Inspire Cayman Training is an NCCER Accredited Training Unit offering construction-craft training and CompTIA IT certification, and it also lists IYT and PADI marine courses. The Public Works Department Construction Trades Training Centre trains apprentices towards City & Guilds qualifications. Cayman Career Academy lists CIDESCO and EduQual qualifications for beauty and care courses.
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