ACE Careers Fair 2011

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TURN TALENT INTO A PROFESSION Your ability, passion and even personality are your assets. At BELCO, we value those qualities.

Discover how your talent for something can lead you to your potential and expand your career options at BELCO. In fact, we’ll help you develop through training and developmental programmes. And be assured that your benefits and compensation are competitive. At BELCO, we believe not only in experience and expertise, but also in the human spirit.

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Building a Better Business Career Environment BAC Group of companies is proud to provide Bermuda with products and services that build better indoor environments for commercial and residential buildings. But we’re extremely proud to tell you that it’s mostly Bermudians who are behind providing those products and services.

In fact, 92% of our employees are Bermudian nationals, and of those, 40% have been with BAC for at least 10 years.

Many of our employees have taken advantage of the on-the-job training and further education opportunities that we provide, so if you’re looking for a career in our industry, come and meet our team at the Careers Fair 2011.

At BAC Group, we know we’re building a better future for Bermuda.

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Guidance to open up a world of opportunity “It is hoped that each exhibitor will participate by showcasing employment opportunities within their organizations on Thursday, between the hours of 4:30pm and 7:30pm with HR (human resources) personnel manning their booths.

BY SIMON JONES sjones@bermudasun.bm

Whether you want to become a fireman or a mechanic, this year’s Careers Fair should have the answers to all your questions.

Schoolchildren from across the island will descend on Bermuda College tomorrow and Friday to find out more about the careers open to them when they leave school.

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OPENINGS: Explore the diversity of careers on offer.

It will give the professionals of tomorrow a chance to get an insight into a range of job opportunities, as well as finding out what they need to study in order to achieve their dreams.

More than 80 booths will be manned by Government departments and companies including BELCO, the Bermuda Monetary

Authority, Bacardi, HSBC Bank Bermuda, the Bermuda Hospitals Board and Capital G. Prison guards and fire officers will also be able to answer your questions about what their jobs entail.

So whether you have your mind set on a career in the world of international busi-

ness or in healthcare, the Careers Fair can provide you with informed and easyto-understand guidance.

Rhona Emmerson, of the event’s management committee, said: “In view of the current Bermuda economic challenges, we have added a ‘Job Fair’ element for adults following the student visits.

“The Careers Fair has been made possible over the past five years thanks to corporate and Government sponsorship as well as support from all participating exhibitors.

“This year we will continue to encourage a more thoughtful interaction between the exhibitors and the students.” ■

‘CAREERS 2011: MAKE THE CONNECTION’ takes place at the Bermuda College gymnasium, October 13-14, 10am3pm. Adults can also attend on Thursday, from 4-6pm.

Inside this supplement Organizer Ralph Richardson on this year’s fair Page 2 The Bermuda Hotel Association talks hospitality Pages 3-4 Cool careers with Bermuda Air Conditioning Page 4 Engineering scholarships at BELCO Page 6 Bermudascholarships.com can find a scholarship for you Page 7 The Bermuda Foundation of Insurance Studies on the diversity of careers in insurance Page 8 Chiara Nannini talks about opportunities in law for Bermudians at Conyers Dill & Pearman Page 10

Bermuda Sun 19 Elliott Street, Hamilton, Bermuda HM 10 Tel 295-3902 Fax 292-5597 E-mail feedback@bermudasun.bm This special supplement is produced and published by Bermuda Sun Limited and printed in Bermuda by Island Press Limited.

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Rhona Emmerson of AAC Saatchi & Saatchi on advertising Page 11 Can Digicel answer your career calling? Page 12 The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers on career opportunties in the ‘world’s risk capital’ Page 14

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‘We thought it was not going happen’ But this year’s event will offer even more advice, and to adults

BY SIMON JONES sjones@bermudasun.bm

There were times when Ralph Richardson feared that this year’s Careers Fair would just not happen.

After retiring from the ACE Foundation, the future of his pet project hung in the balance for a while.

Since 2005 the Foundation had provided the bulk of the financial backing to make sure the event took place.

And at the end of last year’s fair there were doubts about the community commitment towards the event.

But the ACE Foundation and a string of other sponsors, came to the fore and after months of meetings and planning, the 2011 Careers Fair became a reality.

Mr Richardson said: “This was the first year when we were operating independent of the ACE Foundation.

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IN ACTION: Students can find out all the ins and outs of a profession by talking to people first hand. Bermuda Fire and Rescue personnel give a demonstration, above, at last year’s fair.

of the orchestra. So many people have done so much work to make sure the “But thankfully the Careers Fair continues.”

Foundation wanted to conThe idea of the Careers tinue its financial support Fair first took shape in of the event and that was 2004 when Mr Richardson vital. was working for the ACE “It led the way for other Foundation. sponsors to remain on It first took place in 2005 board, which has happened. and for the next six years he “We kept the same organi- has overseen the event. zational team to implement Mr Richardson said: the project and we “Given what is going are obviously very on in the economy happy that it will be at the moment, the continuing.

Careers Fair is even “We are very gratemore important. ful to all the sponsors “This year, for the for ensuring that the first time, it will procareers event will vide adults with the take place again this RICHARDSON opportunity to find year. out about retraining “Everyone has and what is needed if they helped out, from corporawant to pursue a different tions and businesses to the career.

Ministry of Education and “We plan to remain open Ministry of Economy, Trade until later in the evening and Industry, which has this year on the first day of sponsored the adult compothe fair (tomorrow), so that nent. people can come along after “Bermuda College has work from 4pm until 6pm. again been extremely sup“Those who are unemportive and provided the ployed can stop by at any venue for us. time.

“I am just the conductor “This new component is

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not meant to be a jobs fair, it’s a careers fair, and the idea is to give those who are unemployed and those looking for new jobs an insight into different careers.

“It’s an opportunity for them to meet with professionals and ask questions.

“I hope lots of people turn out and take advantage of the opportunity.

“It is also critically important that young people make the connection between what they learn at the high school level and the workplace.

“We hope to encourage them to aspire to go on to higher education, whether in business, public service or technical industries.”

Mr Richardson said although the organizing committee has had to make slight changes due to budget constraints, the ethos of the event is very much the same.

“The Careers Fair should be the same as it has always been.

“We are looking to have a significant number of booths.

“Although there is a recession going on we cannot neglect the development of our youth.

“There were many times over the past few months when we thought it was not going to happen.

“But the event this year was really cemented by the ACE Foundation’s generous commitment and the continued support from other sponsors.

“The Careers Fair has always been important to me because of my involvement since the ACE Foundation took on the responsibility for the event in 2005.

“What is important now is that the community continues to benefit from it.” ■

OTHER SPONSORS of this year’s event are: Butterfield, Chartis, Bacardi Ltd, BELCO, Digicel, XL, Argo Group, Barritt’s, Schroders, AAC Saatchi & Saatchi, Select Sites Group, Bermuda College and the Government of Bermuda.

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Travel the globe in a hospitality career SUPPLIED BY THE BERMUDA HOTEL ASSOCIATION Bermuda is considered a wonderful vacation destination thanks to our unique beauty, friendliness and vibrant culture.

The hospitality industry has much to offer in terms of careers, and in order to sustain its future it needs young Bermudian talent.

Ambassadors The industry is always looking for talented Bermudians to become service ambassadors and to reflect the true spirit of genuine hospitality.

There does however, seem to be a misconception that opportunities are limited.

But this industry offers more than 100 rewarding and diverse careers.

We can provide clear career paths that will enable you to reach the top, as well as unique training

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TALENT: Keith DeShields, the Bermudian executive chef at Cambridge Beaches, takes pride in his culinary creations. opportunities. Whatever your chosen career path may be, you can thrive in this industry.

And we are committed to training and retraining qualified Bermudians.

Before deciding on his vibrant and exciting industry, do your research.

Find people currently working in hospitality and knock on the doors of the Bermuda Hotel Association

and our local hotels.

They will be more than willing to speak with you to discuss your options and provide advice on what might capture your interest.

Networking is the key.

Many of our hotels also provide summer placements and internships, with many successful programmes.

With these doors open, you can experience first hand the diversity of hospitality.

Many of our students have found these placements rewarding and a catalyst in strengthening their career decisions.

To join the industry in a middle management position, you must typically have some post-secondary education.

Depending on your role, some previous work experience may be necessary.

See HOSPITALITY, page 4

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HOSPITALITY: Talented young Bermudians are needed Continued from page 3 Finding a university to further your education should be easy as there are several schools that offer degrees in hotel and hospitality management, travel and leisure, travel and tourism and spa management.

Or perhaps you may have specialized in marketing, business management, communications and public relations.

Positive Whatever your subject area, we have the perfect fit tailored just for you.

Are you interested in working in trades?

Training in hospitality/ tourism also provides you with an opportunity to get your foot in the door through trades.

Our operational depart-

ments need to attract qualified staff in carpentry, plumbing, electrical engineers, IT, culinary arts, horticulture and air conditioning technology.

Our industry works with the National Training Board and provides apprenticeship programmes so you can learn and grow, and get paid at the same time.

What personal values do you need to join this industry?

We are looking for young Bermudians who have great interpersonal and communication skills.

A positive attitude, flexibility and dependability are also attributes that will contribute to your success.

One of the biggest attractions of this industry is the ability to chart your own course and see the world.

When you join the hospitality industry you are join-

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TEAMWORK: Staff at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess, pictured last year on the outside Princess Patio. ing a global industry with a world of opportunity.

You have the opportunity to travel, meet exciting people and to work with colleagues who represent various cultures and nationalities.

Hospitality is a wonderful option for young

Bermudians.

It offers a multitude of rewarding employment careers.

But it is evident that the future of this industry can only strive and be successful when we can get the best that Bermuda has to offer. ■

BAC offers a cool choice of careers SUPPLIED BY BERMUDA AIR CONDITIONING (BAC) If you’re a practical hands-on type of person, a career with Bermuda Air Conditioning (BAC) could be right for you.

At BAC we believe our employees are our most important assets, and our staff include many longserving employees.

This is in part due to our close-knit family atmosphere. We are family-oriented, community-focused, and promote equal opportunities.

Expertise Our mission is to design and build the best indoor environment for our customers — a philosophy embraced at every level within the organization.

BAC is well recognized within the building and contracting industry. So whether you are already qualified or interested in an apprenticeship, we can help

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REWARDING: Staff at the BAC Group’s Long Service awards in 2010, with president James Gibbons, back far left, and retired managing director John Plested, back far right. you get started on the road to a promising future.

Chris Schuler, BAC managing director, said: “Our continuing aim is to provide all of our customers and clients with the most professional service possible.

“I also believe in continuing to train our employees so that we can be one of the best Bermudian businesses on the island, and one that all our employees are proud of.

“We want to remain the

leading company in the mechanical industry, and will always be on the lookout for opportunities to improve on our knowledge and expertise in these areas.”

BAC provides air conditioning, plumbing, refrigeration, fire protection, engineering, plus sheet metal, indoor air quality and energy management systems.

We offer opportunities in fields such as: Accounting;

air conditioning (sales, installation and service); energy management; engineering; fire prevention; IT; marketing; merchandising; office administration; plumbing; project management; renewable energy solutions (consultation, design, installation and service); sheet metal shop; showroom sales; and warehouse oversight.

Among the staff benefits are generous remuneration packages, health, dental and vision care insurance and a limited life insurance.

There is a company pension, 10 vacation days per year, paid sick leave, plus overtime and double-time.

BAC also hosts functions for its staff such as a ‘stress relief cruise’ to an island beach featuring buffet lunch, entertainment, competitions and games,an annual golf tournament and a fishing tournament.

Talk to our staff at the Careers Fair, e-mail j.munro@bac.bm or call 2920881. Go to www.bac.bm ■

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Engineering opportunities at BELCO

BY SIMON JONES sjones@bermudasun.bm

BELCO offers students a wide range of scholarships, grants and internships to help them pursue their dreams.

The electricity firm provides three different scholarships of up to $25,000 each per annum to committed students who wish to study engineering or business.

The T Oughton Post Graduate scholarship is open to candidates studying for a degree in a business or social science discipline.

The Eugene Cox Post Graduate Engineering Scholarship is available for those studying for a graduate degree in mechanical, electrical or a related engineering field relevant to BELCO’s operation.

And the Llewellyn Vorley Engineering Scholarship is open to students taking a first degree in mechanical, electrical or a related engineering field.

Many students have benefited hugely from the scholarships and grants over the years and have returned to Bermuda after studying to continue their work with BELCO. ■

TO FIND OUT MORE about the scholarships that BELCO offers visit the company’s website at www.belco.bm ■

Case study: Nigel Burgess

Nigel Burgess started out as a summer student for BELCO. The talented footballer, who played for the national team, was granted a scholarship to help him to become an electrical BURGESS engineer.

Mr Burgess now works for the Engineering Group in Energy Supply.

He said: “As an aspiring electrical engineer, my only focus for a job in Bermuda was at BELCO.

“My interest was in power systems engineering, which I specialized in, so BELCO was the correct fit for me.

“I started out as a summer student at BELCO after my first year at university and came back every year thereafter to get ‘on the job’ experience inside the power industry.

“I was the recipient of the scholarship for numerous years through studies and it was a major help financially.

“It alleviated a lot of pressure from working other jobs where I could have possibly been making more money towards my tuition over the summer period, and it allowed me to focus more on the work experience which was a major advantage when I started working full-time.”

Mr Burgess, 30, was part of the team that worked on a project to install three five megawatt turbines and is currently part of BELCO’s North Power Station development team.

He added: “I have also been given the opportunity to work with BELCO’s sister companies in the renewable energy industry where I have gained vast knowledge over a short period of time.

“BELCO is a great company to work at and encourages its young engineers to pursue their professional designation in becoming a Chartered Engineer.

“Also, with BELCO being an energy supplier, transmission carrier, distributor and being a part of the Ascendant Group, you have the opportunity to get involved in a wide range of tasks that would open you to all aspects of engineering including electrical, mechanical, civil, and environmental.” ■

Case study: Michael Sinclair

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Michael Sinclair is now entering the final year of BELCO’s Mechanical Engineer in Training pro-

gramme. The 25-year-old took advantage of a summer placement at BELCO. And he received the Llewellyn Vorley Educational Grant to help him through his studies.

He said SINCLAIR the scholarship has been instrumental in developing his career.

“I was impressed by the amount of project experience I gained during my work terms at BELCO. “To broaden my experience, I chose to work abroad for three work terms and I was fortunate to work at other companies such as Apple and RIM. “Following graduation, I chose to work at BELCO because of the vested interest the company demonstrated in the development of its employees plus the great team of people I worked with when I was a co-op student.”

Mr Sinclair enjoys being part of a team and said he also gets to travel overseas for conferences.

“My career to date has allowed me to gain project management experience as well as applying my technical knowledge to various plant modifications and upgrades,” he said.

“BELCO continues to support my development as I begin to pursue a Masters certificate in applied project management through Villanova University.

“BELCO has also been very supportive in my Regimental service, encouraging the development of my leadership skills.

“I carefully thought about what company I wanted to work for that matched my character and values. It was not a choice I made lightly.

“I selected BELCO not only for the contribution I knew I could make, but for the commitment and support they demonstrated by awarding scholarships towards my education, pro-

viding work term employment, and the ongoing opportunities to develop and grow in my career and personal development.” ■

Case study: Stephanie Adderley

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Stephanie Adderley was able to take a five-year Masters degree in mechanical engineering in Scotland thanks to her BELCO scholarship.

She is now a Mechanical Engineer in Training ADDERLEY for the firm and has high hopes of progressing further.

Ms Adderley said she made the most of her summer holidays by gaining experience with BELCO. She said: “At the moment I work in the plant and I am responsible for the quality control and the assurance checks that have to be done.

“I always wanted to do something different.

“My friends talked about getting into international business and that kind of thing but I liked the idea of doing something more practical.

“I was good at physics and maths and I wanted a job that was not business.

“I like that there is a relevance to what I do and I like the idea that I am involved with projects that help Bermuda.”

Ms Adderley believes engineering is a versatile career that can be used as a platform to all sorts of job opportunities.

She said: “You do not need to think you are restricting yourself by choosing a career in engineering.

“There are all sorts of options open to you once you have finished your studies.

“I am very happy with my job and look forward to working with BELCO for many years to come.” ■

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Website can tailor a scholarship for you

OPPORTUNITIES: Students at last year’s Careers Fair.

In addition to saving time, bermudascholarships.com also saves students money as they need only one transcript.

Transcripts can now be sent directly to the site administrator where they are saved in a secure format and posted to the student’s profile page.

Currently all the awards on the site are closed, pending the start of the 2012 season in December.

But students are encouraged to go online now and start building their profiles in advance of next year’s application period. ■

for my scholarship search and it made applying much easier” are just some of the comments about the website we have received.

The site also helps to filter up to 135 listed scholarship opportunities, so once a stu-

BERMUDASCHOLARSHIPS. COM is a collaboration between The Centre on Philanthropy’s Donor Forum, its members and the award provider community.

Contact info@bermudascholarships.com or call 599-1266.

BY JOANNE MACPHEE The Centre on Philanthropy

Since bermudascholarships.com went online in April 2010, more than 1,000 students have been attracted to this rewarding website.

It is estimated that by the end of the 2011 scholarship season more than $3 million will have been awarded to deserving students pursuing a range of subjects.

Personal Participants surveyed at the recent Business Bermuda College Student Networking Event had high praise for the site, which allows them to create a personal profile as their initial application form for funding.

“I love the site”, “I really like the website — it is easy and simple to use”, and “I found it very useful

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dent completes their profile they have a definitive list of relevant scholarships for which to apply.

Then, with the simple click of a mouse, they can apply for multiple grants simultaneously.

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Insurance needs diverse graduates

BY CATHERINE LAPSLEY Bermuda Foundation for Insurance Studies (BFIS)

If you are good at maths, English, science or a foreign language, and if you like working with people, you may want to consider a career in insurance.

It is an industry which also LAPSLEY requires attention to detail, and can be very interesting and rewarding.

Jobs in insurance require the ability to research and analyze, and to make a judgment about what risks the company will underwrite.

Although most of those in the industry do have insurance-specific degrees, such as risk management, finance or economics, you will find others with degrees in English, history or philosophy.

Variety What they have demonstrated in their discipline is the ability to absorb and analyze information and to communicate their conclusions to others.

If you enjoy mathematical problems, you may have the talent and skills needed to be an actuary or a catastrophe computer modeler.

With a degree in geography you might find yourself underwriting risks that are related to earthquakes or bad weather.

Insurance/reinsurance is Bermuda’s premier industry. If you have these skills or the ability to develop them, good jobs and pay are available.

You may have heard of some of the professions within the industry, such as underwriters, brokers, actuaries and accountants, but there are many more areas.

These include aggregate modelling, business analysis, business project management, capital modelling, catastrophe modelling,

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WHICH WAY?: Lots of avenues of opportunity are available in Bermuda. with the insurance/ reinsurance industry offering a wide choice of careers for graduates of many backgrounds. claims, clerical and administrative, corporate communications, compliance, corporate finance, facilities management, finance, human resources, information technology and software development, investor relations, legal, marketing, mergers and acquisitions, office management, public relations, risk management and treasury.

Career steps: There are five recommended stages to pursuing a career in insurance/reinsurance in Bermuda.

Graduate The first step towards a career in insurance/ reinsurance is to graduate from high school with good grades.

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Degree ■ The second is to gain an undergraduate degree, either by heading to an overseas college or studying at Bermuda College.

It does not have to be a degree in insurance and risk management, but should be a subject relevant to the industry.

It does not have to be a business subject — it could be a science with a minor in business.

Work experience ■ The third step is to gain some experience of what it is like to work in insurance.

There are hundreds of insurance companies in Bermuda and you should start applying for a summer or intern job as soon as you can — even before leaving high school.

You should also take advantage of the many internships offered to students each summer, such as the BFIS ‘Intro-toinsurance’ summer programme for undergraduates in Bermuda, Chicago or London.

Job ■ The

fourth step is to find

an entry-level job after you have graduated.

Insurance is a profession where you will learn a great deal about it ‘on the job’ and you will find that companies will often match you with a mentor, as well as having in-house training and career development.

BFIS, which is supported by the insurance industry, can also find someone in the business to mentor you.

We have a network of alumni working in insurance who will be able to meet and network with you.

Progression ■ The fifth step is to continue your education.

You can do this by taking professional designation courses at the Bermuda Insurance Institute. ■

CATHY LAPSLEY is the executive director of BFIS. To find out more about how BFIS can help you in your career, visit the website at www.bfis.bm or find BFIS on Facebook.

Proud sponsor of possibilities.

MAKING POSITIVE CONTRIBUTIONS IN OUR COMMUNITY Butterfield is pleased to once again be a participant and sponsor of the 2011 Career Fair. As one of Bermuda’s biggest employers, we’re committed to helping young Bermudians understand the opportunities that are available to them and the steps they can take to realise their career ambitions. We thank and congratulate all our fellow sponsors and volunteers on the seventh anniversary of this important community event.

Visit our booth at the Career Fair on 13 and 14 October 2011 at the Bermuda College.

For more information about careers at Butterfield, please visit our website.

www.butterfieldgroup.com

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Hosted at the Bermuda College, Stonington Campus Thurs Careers Fair 2011 Exhibit Hall 6

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Gold Sponsors GOVERNMENT OF BERMUDA Ministry of Education & Ministry of Economy, Trade & Industry

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Concordia Maritime Shipping Group 2011 AWARD RECIPIENTS In 2010 the Concordia Maritime Shipping Group committed to invest in the future of young Bermudians by providing scholarship funds to students pursuing their career studies in maritime related fields. The Scholarship Committee (Angelique Burgess, Mario Thompson, Taran Card and Catharine Lymbery) met with a number of candidates for the award and is pleased to announce that Ship’s Captain, and he is very motivated towards achieving this goal.

Vernon Harrison Vernon Harrison has been accepted into the Higher National Diploma (HND) Scheme at Warsash Maritime Academy in Southampton, England. This is a threeyear programme, and upon successful completion, students can expect to be employed on board vessels as Deck Officer Cadets.

Mr. Harrison developed his passion for mega ships and a seafaring life from an early age. At 13, he began this career journey on board the Spirit of Bermuda and, after graduating from high school, embarked on a three months Standards, Training Certification and Watch Keeping (STCW/Bridge Watch) Certificate course in Canada. More recently he had the opportunity to further broaden his maritime knowledge through employment as a Deck Hand on the Bermuda Islander for three months.

Mr. Harrison’s career aspiration is to become a

for 2011 an amount of $10,000.00 will be shared amongst three recipients as follows: Vernon Harrison Kristen Greene Alton O’Connor become a reality.

Alton O’Connor Kristen Greene Kristen Greene has also been accepted into the Higher National Diploma (HND) Scheme at Warsash Maritime Academy, and from September 2011 will embark on the three-year programme for Deck Officer Cadet accreditation. Thanks to the Bermuda Sloop Foundation, Mr Greene (sic) was also able to take advantage of the training opportunities on board the Spirit of Bermuda and through his own determination and admirable leadership skills, he progressed to rank of Watch Leader on the Spirit and has served in this capacity on the summer coastal voyages undertaken this year.

Mr. Greene said that upon completion of the HND programme he intends to continue his maritime training toward a Master’s certification. He realizes this is a long journey but he is determined to make this

Alton O’Connor will be attending The Landing School of Boatbuilding and Design to study Wooden Boat Building.

Mr. O’Connor is a young and talented boat builder who only recently developed this passion through his school woodworking classes. He has successfully built two boats in the past two years, the first being a 13ft fishing boat that

- $2,000.00 - $2,000.00 - $6,000.00 took one-and-a-half years to build and the second, 11ft, only four months. Mr. O’Connor is keen to reintroduce the old Bermuda maritime tradition of boat building, and upon successful completion of the programme, he intends to return to Bermuda and open his own business in boat building.

Mr. O’Connor feels that boat building is a rich part of our heritage that has been lost, and he is very focused on reintroducing the trade.

Mrs. Burgess, Committee Chairperson, noted that all three recipients were extremely motivated young men and, on behalf of the Committee, wished them well with their studies.

For Further Information please contact the General Manager at 295-0040 or email Angelique.burgess@concordiamaritime.com

Concordia Maritime Shipping Group always ensuring that our students excel in the Maritime Industry.

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Careers in law: My life as a legal eagle

BY CHIARA NANNINI Conyers Dill & Pearman

Conyers Dill & Pearman associate Chiara Nannini puts a lot of her success down to keeping an open mind and always having confidence in her abilities. In this article, she talks about her career path and offers advice to young Bermudians entering the legal profession.

Having graduated with a BA in political science and Italian from the University of Virginia in 2003 and obtained an LLB (Hons) from the London School of Economics and Political NANNINI Science three years later, I decided to go into the legal profession.

I trained to be a barrister and completed the Bar Vocational Course at the Inns of Court School of Law in 2007, and was then called to the Bar of England and Wales, and then the Bermuda Bar. I joined Conyers Dill & Pearman four years ago, completed my pupilage and elected to do corporate law.

Win-win I moved to the Corporate Department in September 2008, where I was exposed to a variety of different practices and projects.

In October 2009, I started a secondment with Chartis (formerly American

International Group) where I focused on in-house insurance, covering everything from regulatory filings to due diligence projects and transactional work.

I was grateful for the opportunity to gain invaluable knowledge, confidence and experience during my time at Chartis, which helped me prepare for an even bigger career step.

In October of 2010, I moved to the Conyers’ São Paulo, Brazil, office to assist managing partner Alan Dickson in advising on Bermuda, British Virgin Islands and Cayman Islands law.

The fact that Conyers is willing to expose young Bermudians to international experience through its 10 overseas offices is a great opportunity and a winwin situation for everyone involved.

I have been getting on well in my new role in Brazil, where I have been now for just under a year.

I have settled in well to life there, making the most of my exposure to a range of international people and practices.

Brazil is experiencing an economic boom at the moment. Being in São Paulo, the financial hub of Brazil, it’s amazing to see the growth, activity and the business culture evolve.

Additionally, as we practise Bermuda, Cayman and British Virgin Islands law from the São Paulo office, I’m constantly broadening my legal knowledge.

As well as gaining work experience, becoming

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CULTURE: Chiara Nannini is enjoying gaining international experience in Sao Paulo, Brazil, for Conyers Dill & Pearman.

Above, the Sao Paulo Cathedral. accustomed to the cultural particularities of Brazil and Latin America as a whole is an integral part of the job.

Understanding how culture impacts the way business is done in Latin America is part of the process. This sort of experience can only be obtained by being on the ground.

I think that it will help me greatly in becoming a wellrounded attorney.

In the future, after my Brazil secondment, I plan to

‘The fact that Conyers is willing to expose young Bermudians to international experience through its 10 overseas offices is a great opportunity and a win-win situation for everyone involved.’

CHIARA NANNINI

return to Conyers’ Bermuda office.

My advice to any aspiring young Bermudian thinking about following in these footsteps is to work hard, stay positive and try to obtain as much experience as possible.

Openness My experience at Conyers has taught me that although you may not have the answer, with a little bit of work, you can learn it.

I took that lesson to Brazil. Learning Portuguese was not particularly easy but as long as you have an open mind and are willing to learn, you can do anything.

Attend law seminars, do work experience placements, apply for scholarships and attend student legal-related events, as many as you possibly can — any work you put in, you will benefit from. ■

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Become a creative advertising dynamo Designers also have to work with broadcast professionals to build radio and television support as well as webmasters, to ensure everything works in the new digital formats — from your desktop to handheld device or iPad. How do we know this?

Well AAC Saatchi & Saatchi has 50 years’ of experience in this industry.

BY RHONA EMMERSON AAC Saatchi & Saatchi

If you are thinking about a creative career, then consider the full range of communication arts.

This encompasses graphic designers, artists, web designers and creative thinkers, plus production people who enjoy marketing and meeting others.

This fast-paced industry has two streams of job skills.

Buzz The first is for highly organized, creative thinkers who like to plan campaigns, set up and manage budgets and create events that put your clients in front of their target market, or change a mindset.

The second is for creative designers and conceptual thinkers, who work with a full suite of computer pro-

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This ranges from print and electronic ads to websites and more.

We are the ideas company that connects the stories, creates the brands and builds the buzz of new companies, products and services, both here and internationally.

In fact we take it one step further and create the ‘Lovemarks’ that deliver beyond your expectations.

We have been working with the Careers Fair for seven years now, produc-

ing its graphics, logos and promotional material, radio and video presentations, just so this two-day event is foremost in the mind of students.

We also support many of the companies who participate.

They too need interesting booths and graphics to get your attention.

So if you like a fast-paced job that is never the same day twice, then consider the graphic arts and AAC Saatchi & Saatchi as your employer of choice.

We’re Bermuda’s oldest and largest communications agency. ■

RHONA EMMERSON is president and creative director of AAC Saatchi & Saatchi. For more information go to: www.aac.bm or find us on Facebook.

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Can Digicel answer your calling?

SUPPLIED BY DIGICEL What do you think of when you consider working at Digicel?

You may think about the perks, such as a free cellphone service and a discount on devices.

You may think of some of the community work that Digicel undertakes each year, sponsoring events like Beachfest, the Digicel Youth Cricket Summer Clinic or Bermuda Glee.

You might remember seeing Digicel employees smiling and waving on East Broadway while you were on your way to school.

What you might not think of are the training and development opportunities through programmes like the Digicel Leadership Institute and Digicel University.

The international scope of Digicel, which operates in 32 markets worldwide, offers an opportunity for travel and international exposure.

Variety What about the actual jobs at Digicel?

Many will think of the people working in the Digicel Church Street and Court Street retail stores, who sell and repair phones, set up services for new customers and assist with questions.

Some may also think about the customer care agents who answer the phones at all hours of the day and night, assisting with bill payments, phone activations, inquiries, and troubleshooting.

What you may not think about are the many other career opportunities available at Digicel in various fields: Sales; finance; human resources; information technology; technical and marketing.

If you have a knack for sales and can easily create a rapport with people, a career in sales may be just the thing for you.

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COMMUNICATIONS: Digicel staff at the Tynes Bay incinerator, above, and below, promoting the ‘Think BIG campaign’ to commuters heading into Hamilton.

At Digicel, the function of the sales department is to identify new business opportunities.

This is achieved through direct sales at our retail stores and to our corporate customers, as well as a dealer channel network responsible for retail sales.

Perhaps you enjoy working with numbers and balancing accounts.

The finance department is responsible for the provision of support to the business in the following areas: Billing; purchasing and contracts management; accounting; budgeting; financial and business planning; and revenue protection.

Are you a supportive, nurturing type who would thrive on helping others within the organization?

The human resources department is responsible for the provision of support to the business in the following areas: Communication; training and development; recruitment and selection; compensation and benefits; employee relations; and facilities management.

These days, no organization can function without proper technical support.

At Digicel, the technical team is vital both within the company and externally, to provide support to our customers.

Internally, this department provides quality technical support for the computer systems within the organization.

This includes network and PBX services, help desk facility, quality assurance and end user results.

Externally, the technical department is on call 24-hours a day, seven days a week. It is responsible for the development, installation and maintenance of our mobile network services.

A career in marketing may be right up your alley if you have an interest in creating advertisements,

arranging events, working with the media, putting together displays for retail stores, or interacting with fans and followers on social media.

The marketing department is responsible for building brand awareness and the positioning of the Digicel brand.

It also undertakes the responsibility for media planning, advertising, promotions tracking, public relations, campaign analysis, pricing and product development. ■

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED in becoming part of the Digicel family or would like to find out more about career opportunities, visit www. digicelgroup.com/hr

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Insurance offers a world of challenge include summer employment opportunities.

“In addition, BFIS provides scholarship advice and coordinates internships both in Bermuda and overseas for those wishing to pursue a career in the insurance and reinsurance industry.”

SUPPLIED BY ABIR Leila Madeiros, ABIR senior vice president, deputy director and corporate secretary is a Bermudian who has worked in the insurance industry for more than 25 years. Here she answers some of your questions.

Does ABIR reach out to students in any other ways?

Who and what is ABIR? “ABIR (Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers) is a professional trade association representing 22 Class Four Bermuda insurance and reinsurance companies.

“This class is the category with the most stringent solvency and capital regulatory requirements.

“ABIR’s mission is to represent the public policy interests of these companies around the world, giving special priority to regulatory action in Bermuda, Europe, US, and international regulatory forums; and to promote Bermuda’s Class Four reinsurers as the best in the business.”

How many people do the ABIR member companies employ?

“Our members in Bermuda have operating subsidiaries in the US and Europe and these carriers derive business income from nearly 150 countries around the world.

“At the end of 2010, the ABIR membership had 1,700 employees in Bermuda of which two-thirds were Bermudian.”

What kinds of jobs are there in your industry?

“There is a wide array of careers represented in the insurance industry, such as catastrophe modeling (predicting weather-related and natural disaster probabilities and outcomes) and meteorology, to information technology, accounting, claims, legal, financial man-

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ADVICE: The ABIR booth at last year’s Careers Fair. agement, human resources, marketing and communications, and of course underwriting, which is at the core of the products which insurance and reinsurance companies sell.

“Most of these careers require an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university and preferably from a well recognized institution.

“Bermuda is fortunate to have the Bermuda Insurance Institute (BII), which offers professional insurance and reinsurancerelated designations such as the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU).

“Most of our companies offer summer employment for students where they can gain work experience and learn more about our industry.

“Some companies offer formal intern programmes both in Bermuda and at their offices overseas.

“College graduates accepted on these internships spend time in the companies gaining insight into the

workings of a global organization and hands-on experience in a particular discipline such as underwriting or actuarial science.

“A solid education and work experience can only serve to help prepare one for the demanding and high standard of productivity that our industry requires in order to meet the needs of its customers, the policyholders.”

How do your members get involved in education, scholarships, etc?

“Many ABIR companies offer scholarships directly or financially contribute to support the many scholarships awarded annually by the Bermuda Foundation for Insurance Studies (BFIS).

“Qualified students are invited to apply for these scholarships, some of which cover full tuition, living expenses and air travel between Bermuda and university.

“Some scholarships also

“We recognize that it is extremely important for students to engage and network with those in our industry.

“ABIR member companies’ employees participate in the Annual Careers Fair at the ABIR booth, providing guidance and advice and answering questions about courses of study and sharing their work experiences.

“ABIR has also hosted an interactive local radio programme showcasing Bermuda’s best and brightest in our industry, allowing them to share how they started and answering questions from the audience.

“When called upon, ABIR companies recognize the value of networking and participate in other locally related career activities.”

What is one important thing you would share with those interested in a career in your industry?

“A quality education and a dedication to hard work will serve you well.

“Our industry is a dynamic one.

“And with the advent of changes both in the global financial services and natural environment, that will shape the future of our industry, we will continue to be able to respond to those changes in a way that meets our customers’ needs.” ■

FOR MORE information on ABIR visit the booth at this year’s Careers Fair or go to www.abir.bm

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DESHONA PERINCHIEF As a young person working at The MarketPlace I am granted the opportunity to learn how the enterprise operates and provide valuable customer service. However, to be respectable individuals in life one has to set examples and must have a career path in order to be a mentor and role model. Education brings rewards in life, so for me I would like to '&,!&- %1 +,- ! + 1 ,,!& %1 $'*+ * !& 3 %!&!+,* ,!'& & -+!& ++ Management. I desire to go to law-school and prepare myself to be a barrister. I would like to focus on Family Affairs so that I can help others in society, especially children of brokendown homes. Working for The MarketPlace is my stepping stone for my goals and future.

The MarketPlace motivates us to be all that we can be by hard work and determination.

CAMERON HOLDIPP I enjoy working at Heron Bay MarketPlace for many reasons. I get to learn many new skills in the Bakery. I like how there are always nice people in the store. Another reason I enjoy working there is because of our staff. Everyone is kind and very funny, they're all great ( '($ ,' *'-& $!# '/ , !+ ,+ % * 1 '* "' , * 3&!+ '$$ &"'1 working the register very much. It has helped improve my speed with numbers. Working at the MarketPlace has given me a lot of responsibility, that's why I enjoy Heron Bay. I attend Impact Mentoring Academy, and I'm thinking about graphic design for my future plans.

CHINESHA LEE I’ve been employed at The MarketPlace (Dollar Store) for 1 1/2 years. Since working for the company I have broadened my work experience. I’m a merchandiser and sales associate. I have multiple responsibilities on a daily basis such as opening or closing the store, managing deposits and storing information in our computer system. My job is important to me because I value our customers and I ensure that they have a wonderful experience shopping with our company. I am working and saving to be a nurse and I intend to take courses at the Bermuda College in the near future to achieve this.

MICHAEL CHIBANTE I value my job at The MarketPlace highly. The money I make is going towards furthering my education and achieving an Associates Degree in collision repair. The staff are friendly, the managers appreciate the work their employees do, and I enjoy interacting with customers !$1 ', '& + & '& , + '( 4''* . $ *& )-!, / , !& + & !%(*'. '& some valuable skills. I gained a better understanding of the things I was learning in my management class. My ability to handle money, and my communication skills are the two skills that had the biggest improvement. My main goal is to become a collision repair manager at a British car dealership in England.

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“We’re a firm that is proud to give all of our people the opportunity to excel.”

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Shaping your future.

It takes determination, energy and talent to go all the way to the top of the legal profession. Starting your career with Conyers opens many doors. Conyers is committed to the training, professional development and mentoring of our employees. While much of the professional development occurs during day-to-day work activities and interactions, we recognise that formal training and focused development programmes are important to the professional growth of our employees. Ultimately, it’s your ambition that counts. Whatever you want to achieve, Conyers is a great place to start your career.

To find out more, please visit conyersdill.com or contact Human Resources at 295 1422 or careers@conyersdill.com

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