JA Company Programme
The Nuts and Bolts
Duration: The JA Company Programme runs for a total of 18 weeks from mid-October to mid-March. All school holidays are blackout dates for the Programme.
Group Size: We expect 250-300 students in the Programme in Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac. We hope to have 15 advisor companies who will host, guide, and support 16 students each.
Company Advisors: The advisor company needs at least 6 advisors to cover the student officer positions. Typically, one advisor will mentor the President, VP Finance, VP Marketing, VP HR, VP Production and VP Public Relations each to help the students understand and fulfill their roles as Officers in the company. The advisors also provide adult support to the entire group. Each company pays a fee of 135$ which can be paid by the student companies or the advisor companies.
Weekly Meetings: Each week the students meet after school at the advisor company's offices for 2.5 hours on a weeknight (Monday to Thursday) determined by the advisors.
Refreshments: The advisor company will provide a light dinner for the students each week. Based on previous groups, this is approximately $300 per week on average. This is largely influenced by the number of students and advisors participating.
Training: JA provides an in-depth Advisor Training which is scheduled for September 21, 2024. This training session is very informative and is a great opportunity for advisors to network with fellow advisors from across various organizations - many of whom are very experienced and helpful. Advisors are strongly encouraged to attend. A breakfast snack and lunch will be provided.
Support: The Recruitment and Training Committee (RAT) are experienced JA Board members who are assigned to mentor the JA companies for advisor support. The RAT members visit on average 4-5 times per year unless more visits are requested - this is common. The RAT members are there to support the advisor team in all areas. The JA Programme Director also has direct contact with a lead advisor elected from the advisor team who provides ongoing support and information.
Awards Ceremony: The Annual Awards Ceremony held in May has a cost of $50.00 per student attending and $75 per advisor attending which is billed to the advisor company. In total, the financial commitment for sponsorship is $2500. This is an average of all groups in past JA years.
Application Process: 1. Standards of conduct form - returned to JA Cayman via email.
2. Police Clearance Certificate - Can be obtained electronically (https://shorturl.at/bcgU3).
3. Darkness to Light Training - All JA advisors are required to compete this 2.5 hour programme which sensitizes adults to issues of sexual, emotional, and physical abuse: boundaries when interacting with minors; ways of recognizing potential or existing threats of abuse against minors; appropriate steps to protect minors from threats or actual abuse. This training can be obtained through:
The Red Cross Cayman Islands - childprotection@redcross.org.ky Cost: FREE
OR
Darkness To Light - https://www.d2l.org/education/stewards-of-children/online/ Course Name: Stewards of children
Cost: USD 10.00
Medical personnel whose professional code of conduct already sensitizes and binds them to these obligations may be exempt from this training requirement.
Company Programme
Volunteer Standards of Conduct Form
I, the undersigned, being a Volunteer for the JA Cayman Company Programme, confirm that I have been informed of the expected standard of behavior in the programme delivery and in my conduct with the students. I confirm:
1. I will at all times conduct myself appropriately in my language and presentation. I understand that profanity or sexualized language or jokes are inappropriate when working with students, regardless whether this occurs face-to-face, over the Internet, or by any other means.
2. I will not have any inappropriate contact or association inside or outside the meeting location, including sale or other events, with any student met through the JA program, including those that are 18 years or older, either over the Internet or otherwise. All contact will be in the presence of another Volunteer or adult.
3. I will not provide alcohol or legal or illegal drugs to the students.
4. Any communication via the internet (email, social media, text or messaging) with a student will be professional and only in relation to the Programme and my role as mentor in the Programme.
I understand any allegations of violations of these standards will result in my immediate suspension as a Volunteer. If an investigation by the JA Board determines a violation occurred, it will result in my immediate and permanent dismissal as a JA Volunteer. I also understand that the JA Board will have an obligation to report any final findings to such necessary persons/authorities.
Sponsor Company Name:
Name of Advisor
To be returned to JA Cayman Islands on or before the first JA Company meeting Email a signed copy to Swan.sandoval@caymanchamber.ky
PO Box 1000, Grand Cayman KY1-1102, Cayman Islands Tel: (345) 743-9124 Email:Swan.sandoval@caymanchamber.ky Website: Caymanchamber.ky