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Social media How to avoid online blunders

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What to wear Dressing for success

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Drugs and college How to avoid substance

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Exam stress Expert advice to avoid a meltdown

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Scholarships The right one for you

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Bishop Strachan School 72, 83 Blue Ridge School 66, 72 Branksome Hall 66, 67 Brescia University College 66, 74 %X̯DOR 6HPLQDU\ 6(0 67, 68 %XWWHṴHOG First right hand page, 49 Centennial Bermuda Foundation 57, 58 Chartered Professional Accountants Bermuda (CPA) 3, 40 Chubb 55, Inside back cover Conyers Inside front cover, 46 Dalhousie University 69, 76 Deloitte 11, 45 Department for National Drug Control 14, 15 Durham College 70, 75 Economic Development Department 22, 23 EY 7, 42 Framingham State University 70, 78 Garden Club of Bermuda 56, 57 Gow School 76, 83 Green Family Scholarship 55 Hamilton Princess & Beach Club 18, 19

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FROM THE PREMIER

An exciting time to explore the many opportunities

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ver the past two years, Bermuda’s students have shown outstanding commitment to their education and worked diligently through the challenges of remote learning and not being in the classroom. I am proud of the work that both students, teachers and parents have accomplished during this life of virtual classes.

As we move beyond the pandemic, this Government has been and will continue to be committed to supporting our students and young professionals as you progress through your education and into your careers. As we continue our economic recovery and prepare for the days where the coronavirus is a part of our reality but not a disruption, we will focus on continuing to provide the resources you need to help you achieve your goals.

In our 2020 Election Platform and as part of the Economic Recovery Plan, the Government committed to implementing the Youth Employment Strategy to guide and support young %HUPXGLDQV VSHFL̰FDOO\ EHWZHHQ for the world of work and train them to take advantage of job opportunities.

In November 2021, the Government outlined its National Youth Policy with one of the key goals being to increase employment and entrepreneurship amongst young Bermudians. Thus far, through the Ministry of Labour and the Department of Workforce Development, we have administered various face-toface, on-the-job, online, virtual learning, webinars, internships, apprenticeships, and trainee programmes. Additionally, we implemented the Graduate Training Programme providing paid internships and career readiness training to 25 graduates.

The Government has provided a total of $350,000 in scholarships to support 43 Bermudians to continue their college and university education both here on the island and overseas. We also continue to support students with employment through programmes such as the College 4

We are seeing many new career avenues emerge in new industries Student Summer Jobs programme and High School Jobs programme which combined saw over 120 students participate. There is support for you.

Now and in the years to come Bermuda will be a unique place in the world, where there will be more jobs DYDLODEOH WKDQ SHUVRQV WR ̰OO WKHP 7KLV R̯HUV D WUHPHQGRXV DPRXQW RI opportunity to those who are prepared to take advantage of them through education and training.

We recognise that beyond your education at the forefront of your minds will be questions around what opportunities will be available to you now and in the future. In Bermuda, we are seeing many new career avenues HPHUJH LQ QHZ LQGXVWULHV VXFK DV ̰QWHFK and continuing to appear in our pillar LQGXVWULHV VXFK DV KRVSLWDOLW\ DQG ̰QDQFH ,Q ̰QWHFK WKHUH ZLOO EH YDULRXV UROHV LQ areas such as compliance, thanks to the

growth of this industry, and Bermuda’s determination to remain one of the most well-regulated jurisdictions in the world.

Fintech will also see roles open up for those trained in traditional banking and ̰QDQFLDO VHUYLFHV WR JHW LQYROYHG ZLWK WKH QHZ W\SHV RI ̰QDQFLDO VHUYLFHV WKDW ̰QWHFK ZLOO SURYLGH In hospitality, Bermudians remain essential to ensuring that we continue to deliver a truly authentic experience for RXU YLVLWRUV 2XU ZRUOG FODVV KRWHOV R̯HU exciting job opportunities and training in collaboration with the Department of Workforce Development with programmes such as the Foundation for Excellence and Learning and the Take Programme. While the resurgence of local entrepreneurs is creating innovative new local businesses bringing new ideas to life and driving economic growth.

This is an exciting time to explore the many opportunities that exist, and it is up to each individual person to take advantage of the employment, training and networking opportunities that arise. Research job trends, so that your studies and training are relevant to the ever-changing job market. Research the current market of the business you wish to start, and reach out to business owners who have done it before for advice. Whichever route you take, know that your Government is committed to supporting you, and will continue to work to encourage and assist the creation of new businesses, new jobs, and a brighter future for all Bermudians.

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FROM THE MINISTER

What a time to be a student

I “If there is no struggle, there is no progress.”

f there is one thing that I have learned throughout the years, it is that the unpredictability of life is constant. The COVID crisis has shown us that not only are no two days the same, but just as we begin to return to normal, a wave can hit us and take us right back to the drawing board. But we must not quit.

As the Minister of Education, I've seen how so many of our students have had to adjust their learning environments, curtail their social lives, and work through testing regimes. Yet, with advances in technology, access to remote learning, endless online and distance learning options, this is a great time to be a student.

Our students have demonstrated resilience, fortitude, and persistence in their commitment to their educational endeavours.

We, as a community, are proud of what our students have accomplished, despite the numerous challenges facing us during these times. But, it doesn't stop here.

These challenging times bring to the forefront characteristics that make for productive, progressive and positive adults in our FRPPXQLW\ -XVW DV WKH JUHDW IUHHGRP ̰JKWHU )UHGHULFN 'RXJODVV stated, "If there is no struggle, there is no progress."

Here in 2022, we must draw on the experiences and knowledge of our past, the wisdom of our teachers and elders, and look to our future to reach our full potential. I challenge each of you to take hold of every opportunity and push yourself to the next level.

Your family, school, community, and Government are here to support you, and we are proud. I wish you all the best in 2022.

Sincerely, The Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP MP Minister of Education

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an unfavourable light, but the company would be concerned about its corporate image if this was one of its employees and representatives.

Unfortunately, this isn’t an isolated incident. There are many similar circumstances where a prospect’s chances have been harmed by their social media presence.

Some argue that social media provides a platform for people to express their views and be themselves. However, the reality is that in the business world, recruiters can and do use it to assess job applicants, and to get a fuller picture of the candidate.

Google yourself and ask “what would a potential employer think of the online content about me? And would I hire myself?” %H LQ FRQWURO The good news is you have control of ZKDW WKH\ ̰QG 0DNH XVH RI DQ\ SULYDF\ settings related to your accounts to hide anything that might not be appropriate for recruiters to see. Change things such DV \RXU )DFHERRN SUR̰OH SLFWXUH WR PDNH it “business friendly”, make sure any photos put you in the best light. Always

err on the side of caution. Before you post something online, ask yourself “would I be happy if my grandma saw this?” If not, don’t post it. Make sure you approve any photos posted on your timeline and be careful about others taking your picture.

If a phone is pointed at you, think about where that photo might end up?

Don’t automatically add everyone who sends you a friend request on Facebook.

If they are not someone you would want to spend time with, or be seen with in UHDO OLIH LWȃV ̰QH WR SROLWHO\ LJQRUH WKHLU invitation.

6KRZFDVH \RXUVHOI Social media can also be used positively to boost your employability. If you have D WDOHQW VKRZ LW R̯ ,I \RX YROXQWHHU for a charity, or support an important community cause, share that. And share other relevant positive posts, comments, and articles.

You can also connect with companies and recruiters, adding comments to their page and get on their radar. Always be respectful of course, and don’t get into arguments. You may also discover an opportunity with that company that interests you. If you do, take action, get in contact, and let them know of your interest.

LinkedIn is something students should consider using. You can search for your dream job, stay up to date with whatever professional areas interest you, make business connections, and even showcase your resume.

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But in our island culture, what exactly is considered appropriate? We asked the people who matter most and do the hiring, for their expert advice.

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Ms. Lottimore suggests dressing for a level above the position for which you are applying. “Imagine walking into a professional environment and ask yourself what image you would expect there and emulate that. And remember that your attire also shows your personality.”

“Make thoughtful selections when purchasing attire for your job. Some pieces, such as ripped jeans, are not

appropriate for every environment, and consider dark versus light coloured clothing. If you have tattoos, consider LI WKH\ DUH R̯HQVLYH REVFHQH RU MXVW inappropriate for work and cover them up if necessary. Finally dressing appropriately doesn’t just include clothes. The length and colour of your nails, hair colour, make-up, perfume, shoes and personal hygiene must also be considered.”

Sharai Parris, Director of Talent and Culture at Hamilton Princess Hotel and Beach Club, says “luxury brands like Fairmont, who manage the Hamilton Princess, are still quite reserved so it’s best to err on the side of caution for Your Future 2022

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be paired easily with a smart casual or business casual shirt.”

“My best advice for young Bermudians is, know your audience and research the company culture by looking at their social media and website. Ask a member of the company’s HR team about what to wear, they would be more than happy to guide a prospective colleague. When in doubt, wear business or business casual attire. You can’t go wrong when you look professional. Even if you’re applying for a role that is never seen by the public and the uniform will be casual, it’s important to demonstrate that you respect the company and interviewer by making

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interviews with any luxury hospitality company.”

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How to succeed at college without drugs and alcohol Why it’s vitally important to avoid substance abuse in college

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• Almost 2,000 die every year due to alcohol.

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Getting familiar with common situations on campus, and the myths and realities behind them, will help students make smarter choices about substance abuse and make college a more rewarding, fun, and healthy experience.

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of students who participate in social activities without taking drugs or drinking alcohol. If one group of friends doesn’t take no for an answer, this group may not EH WKH EHVW ̰W IRU \RX *RRG IULHQGV ZLOO understand and support your sobriety.

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6SHDN XS DQG ̰QG D IULHQG ZKR FDQ help you take action to resolve or avoid the situation. Leaving when you feel uncomfortable can be tricky, especially if you’re with a friend or group of friends.

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Some students say that they use alcohol and drugs to reduce stress. But this can lead to a downward spiral of poor academic results and more stress.

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Studies on marijuana have shown that LW FDQ FDQ D̯HFW WKH VOHHS F\FOH GHFUHDVH focus, lead to memory loss, increase overall fatigue, increase heart rate, and even cause anxiety and panic – ironically, things many users are trying to reduce. ,I \RX VX̯HU IURP VRFLDO DQ[LHW\ WKH temptation to drink is strong because \RX PD\ ̰QG WKDW DOFRKRO PDNHV LW HDVLHU to loosen up and socialize. But don’t be fooled. While you may feel more relaxed XQGHU WKH LQ̱XHQFH WKH PRUH \RX WDNH the worse you’ll feel, as alcohol and many drugs are considered depressants.

Further, routine drinking can lead many into addiction.

Make your room on campus or apartment into a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable place to be. When you go out, visit places where you don’t have to be social, such as the campus library, and ZKHUH \RXȃOO ̰QG OLNH PLQGHG SHRSOH Along the way, you’ll no doubt encounter others who are struggling with social anxiety; by sharing personal experiences, you’ll develop healthy ideas for avoiding unhealthy habits.

Other things you can do at college to have fun without getting wasted are to throw sober parties – watch movies, dance, listen to your favourite music, play cards or other games, or think up other creative activities. You can also explore your new city or surrounding FRXQWU\VLGH *R WR D FR̯HH VKRS PRYLH or concert with a friend. Check the college directory for student groups or FOXEV WR ̰QG D OLNH PLQGHG JURXS WKDW you can connect with.

Coming up with ideas to avoid the lure of drugs and alcohol can be a major part of the fun in and of itself.

Avoiding the temptation of drugs and alcohol can help you succeed in college and make you a stronger person than you might have imagined. It’s also possible to have even more fun in college while sober.

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TECHNICAL TRADES

Opportunities in energy As Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited (BELCO) transitions to a sustainable company there are many current and future opportunities for Bermudians through scholarships, apprenticeships, on-the-job training and employment.

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ELCO’s B100 initiative aims to achieve 100% renewable energy generation for Bermuda through adding renewable energy generation technologies to the energy mix.

In addition, BELCO are making major improvements to the underground transmission grid that will serve all customers into the future with more UHOLDEOH VDIH DQG FRVW H̯HFWLYH electricity. The upgrades will help to ensure that BELCO can accommodate large and small-scale renewable energy to be safely fed into the grid.

To support BELCO’s sustainable energy future, BELCO needs dedicated and skilled workers and is continuing a long history of supporting education and developing talent. Each year, BELCO provides a host of scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate VWXGHQWV ZLWKLQ YDULRXV ̰HOGV RI VWXG\ The annual scholarships include a $25,000 engineering scholarship, a 16

$25,000 STEM postgraduate scholarship and a $25,000 business postgraduate scholarship and an internal scholarship valued up to $20,000. Additionally, BELCO provides $1,000 Bermuda College bursaries to graduating seniors of Cedarbridge Academy and The Berkeley Institute, as well as STEM education awards of varying amounts.

(DFK VXPPHU %(/&2 R̯HUV employment opportunities to college and university students, enabling them to gain invaluable work experience.

Students are matched to the departments that most closely align with their studies. Available departments typically include sustainability, bulk generation, transmission and distribution, information technology, and human resources.

The BELCO Apprenticeship Programme provides on the job training to young Bermudians pursuing careers in the energy sector with 15

new apprentices joining the Company in December 2021. The programme R̯HUV WKH RSSRUWXQLW\ WR WUDLQ LQ D structured way towards a successful and rewarding career by blending technical training and academic study with work-based learning to kick-start careers in Bermuda’s evolving energy industry with apprentices earning as they learn. Upon completion of the programme, successful candidates are assessed for progression to graded positions and placed in designated areas of the business including as HOHFWULFDO ̰WWHUV PHFKDQLFDO ̰WWHUV OLQH workers and electrical jointers. BELCO’s Apprenticeship Programme has evolved over the last 30 years and many of the Company’s skilled workforce are past apprentices that graduated from the programme and are now employed fulltime at the Company.

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Energy for Generations Are you planning for a sustainable future? We invest in young Bermudians who can develop our energy future in ways we have not yet dreamed.

To learn more about what BELCO can do for you, visit belco.bm.

By providing scholarships, nurturing the love of STEM education, and offering employment opportunities to students and apprentices, BELCO is lighting the way for future generations.

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HOSPITALITY

Hotels offer a world of possibility Two young men in the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club’s Leadership Development Programme share their stories of success

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Tah-mi Williams was studying sports management at university in the UK when he found himself doing poorly in one of his courses. He decided to return home for a half semester and has never looked back from that decision.

“I was pretty down at the time,” he recalls. “I felt like I had wasted my mom’s money, but it gave me time to think, and

I realised that hospitality was actually a EHWWHU ̰W Ȇ Having previously worked summer jobs at the Grotto Bay Resort and for the BTA at its Visitor Travel Centres, Tah-mi returned to the UK to study hospitality at the University of Salford in Manchester, earning an associates in hospitality followed by a bachelor’s in business with tourism management.

He also spent three years working at

the Holiday Inn in Salford, an experience he highly recommends to others making their way in the industry.

“It was a bit tough working and studying but it was worth it,” he says.

“You learn a lot and experience new cultures. You also understand certain levels of service.”

His job in the UK also added to his resume and helped him attain his current position in the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club’s Leadership Development Programme, in the food and beverage department.

“I had to apply and there were several LQWHUYLHZV EXW , ZDV FRQ̰GHQW EHFDXVH , had a good resume and it felt like a good ̰W Ȇ KH VD\V 7KH PRQWK SURJUDPPH FRYHUV all aspects of food and beverage management for the hotel’s restaurants and other guest services. Tah-mi says he is learning about payroll, scheduling, customer relations, and events while “jumping in to help wherever it is needed”.

“I also produce regular reports on everything from total sales and patron 7DK PL :LOOLDPV

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numbers to recording complaints and how they were resolved,” he says.

“I’m right in there already and I feel like it’s adding to what I learned in school.”

While Tah-mi says he picks things up quickly at work, his greatest challenge right now is balancing his home life with the recent birth of his son.

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While at work Tami says he is focused on “climbing the ladder” which he acknowledges may take some time, but he can see avenues for him to progress: “I’m just getting myself ready to take advantage of those opportunities.”

Jaquan Burrows’ talent for the hospitality industry was recognised and encouraged early.

“When I was 13, I got a summer job at the Port Royal Golf Club through the Government summer job programme,” he recalls. “I was working in the Pro Shop and Caddy Shop and Mr. Greg Maybury (Port Royal manager at the time) 20

encouraged me to further my studies in hospitality — he wanted to see me go further.”

Mr. Maybury’s hopes for Jaquan have come to fruition with Jaquan studying Hospitality and Management at Holland College on Prince Edward Island in Canada, and now enrolled in the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club’s Leadership Development Programme in the Rooms Division.

Jaquan also attributes his present success to a lesson he learned from his mom – following up.

“Hamilton Princess posted various jobs and I was looking at a way of working my way up, getting experience,” he recalls.

“So, I applied and when I didn’t hear back my mom encouraged me to follow up. I didn’t want to seem pushy, but I am so glad I did.”

In fact, when Jaquan called back, Roydell Neverson, the Director of Rooms, invited him to apply for the Leadership Programme because she thought he ZRXOG EH D ȅSHUIHFW ̰WȆ Now in the programme, Jaquan is learning all aspects of the hotel’s

RSHUDWLRQV LQFOXGLQJ ZKDWȃV RɓHQ referred to as “back of house” functions like housekeeping, laundry and managing room inventory. As the name suggests, this is the part of the business guests are not supposed to see, but that are multi-faceted and critical to the experience of each visitor.

“It’s about making sure that everything is up to standard,” he says.

Jaquan will also spend eight months working on the “front of house” operations, that includes the front desk, scheduling, payroll, and assigning work each day. He says so far the programme has shown him the importance of showing initiative: “You don’t have to wait to be told what to do. Just jump in and help out or make suggestions if you see something that could work better.”

Ultimately, Jaquan says he could see himself as a general manager one day, or even working to promote tourism in Bermuda as a whole.

“I enjoy being in leadership positions, taking charge and showing initiative. Its problem solving, I enjoy that and just being there to help others.”

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AVIATION

Join us in the aviation industry

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he Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority (BCAA) is a safety UHJXODWRU IRU DLUFUDɓ RQ WKH %HUPXGD $LUFUDɓ 5HJLVWU\ DQG for the airspace surrounding Bermuda. This is a unique space in the aviation sector WKDW RɓHQ JHWV RYHUORRNHG E\ Bermudians.

Based on what role you are ORRNLQJ WR IXO̰O LQ DYLDWLRQ regulation the pathway will GL̯HU EXW DV D EDVLF JXLGH you are likely to require a secondary education with a strong focus on maths, physics and chemistry, a SRVW JUDGXDWH TXDOL̰FDWLRQ in aviation and some relevant industry experience, which may require working overseas.

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of questions and take advice on how to move forward with a career in aviation.

The Director of Operations, Tariq Lynch-Wade, became a PHQWRU IRU 7UDH DV KH VHW R̯ to school at Florida Flyers to

earn his pilot licence.

Over the course of two years, Trae obtained his private, commercial, and multi commercial licences and returned to Bermuda as D TXDOL̰HG SLORW :LWK WKHVH TXDOL̰FDWLRQV 7UDH V FDUHHU options in the aviation space are broad. While his dream is WR ̱\ ZLWK D PDMRU DLUOLQH KH is enjoying his time with BCAA learning the regulatory side of aviation.

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• Learn more about us and what we do at www.bcaa.bm • Learn more about the roles and qualifications needed in our various departments at www.bcaa.bm/careers

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TECHNOLOGY I also reserve one day a week to doing backups, testing backups, and reviewing all of the data for correctness.

In general, whenever my assistance is needed, I show up. Not addressing a colleague’s request could delay or jeopardise their work. Even worse, a seemingly small, unattended IT glitch could mushroom into a much larger problem. :KDW OHG \RX WR SXUVXLQJ D FDUHHU LQ IT? I was interested in technology but never considered it a possible carreer. All of that changed in high school during my ̰UVW ,7 FODVV ZKLFK ZDV WLWOHG ,QIRUPDWLRQ Communication Technologies.

I enjoyed that class. It helped me learn that technolgy is not going away anytime soon, it is here to stay and it is constantly evolving. I knew I wanted to play an active role in that ever-growing evolution.

A day in the life of an IT specialist Kevin Da Costa talks about his positive experience as IT Consultant for the Government of Bermuda *LYH XV D JOLPSVH LQWR \RXU ZRUNGD\ “My work varies and includes some purely technical undertakings like using and assisting with the Customer Relationship Management platform (CRM). Other aspects of my work go beyond pure IT: I assist client functions such as compliance, marketing, communications, and education.

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emails. Every day, I dedicate at least an hour or two going through all of the data inside of the CRM to ensure that it is correct. I spend some time completing requests sent to me by my co-workers, and dedicate a few additional hours every day conducting research. It may not seem important but that exercise keeps any professional up-to-date on the latest technology updates and innovations.

:KDW DGYLFH ZRXOG \RX JLYH WR VRPHRQH ZKR ZDQWV WR EH LQ ,7" Do your research: • What is required for you to progress in WKDW ̰HOG" • What is the typical day-to-day work like?

• How soon can you get an internship or work-shadow opportunity in that ̰HOG" Obtain these answers, and more, before you commit to a degree. You do not want to pay a fortune for your HGXFDWLRQ RQO\ WR ̰QG RXW ODWHU WKDW \RX really are not enjoying the industry.

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0RVW LPSRUWDQWO\ PDNH VXUH WR ̰QG somebody to whom you can go to for advice. Getting into IT is a road with lots of bumps. Most of the time, you are not going to be able to do everything yourself or you may not always know what the next steps should be. That is why it is important to network with the local IT community. Its more experienced members are usually happy and available to mentor new entrants.

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Consider a career in technology.

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ROYAL BERMUDA REGIMENT

A life in uniform offers more than just a pay cheque

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rivate JD Symonds of the Royal Bermuda Regiment Coast Guard and Major Larenzo Ratteray, the RBR’s Second-inCommand, say their service has given them new skills useful not only in uniform but in civilian life as well.

Pte. Symonds, 25, has served in the RBR for three years and is a full-time member of the Coast Guard.

Pte. Symonds explains “It’s GH̰QLWHO\ EHQH̰FLDO , QHYHU thought I would become a full-time soldier. I signed on full-time because I saw a career path and an opportunity for career growth.

I’d absolutely recommend the RBR. For young people and students coming back from college, the Regiment is a

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A former diving instructor, Pte. Symonds became involved in the RBR’s Diving

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Section because of his civilian job and began work with the former Boat Troop, which became the foundation of the Coast Guard. The Covid-19 pandemic meant work in the GLYLQJ ̰HOG VORZHG EHFDXVH of a lack of tourists and he QHHGHG WR ̰QG DQRWKHU VRXUFH of income. The maritime section of the RBR was HPERGLHG DɓHU WKH SDQGHPLF hit the island, with soldiers mobilised to help police the waters and enforce pandemic

regulations.

“I’m absolutely happy with it” Pte. Symonds continues.

“I have so many training opportunities that further my development and the leadership roles — it’s amazing. I still dive and I’ve taken a few courses during my time in the RBR. Working alongside the police painted a new picture for me of what it takes to police the ocean.

I’ve always loved the sea and protecting the environment – as well as sometimes saving people who don’t realise the problems they can run into.

It’s very satisfying.”

Maj. Ratteray, 40, a 19-yearveteran of the RBR, explains that new soldiers can choose a variety of paths, up to the potential for a commission and time at the UK’s Royal Military College, Sandhurst, one of the world’s top military training schools. “Soldiers are well paid and there’s also WKH RSSRUWXQLW\ WR EHQH̰W from learning credits. Courses FDQ EH 5HJLPHQW VSHFL̰F RU a course that will improve WKH LQGLYLGXDO :H DOVR R̯HU courses locally and overseas for people to pursue a career WRZDUGV :DUUDQW 2̲FHU DQG there are opportunities for travel. Sometimes, just based on connections soldiers make ZLWK RWKHU SHRSOH WKH\ ̰QG their sweet spot in terms of employment. People discover skill sets they’re maybe underutilising and gain new ones.”

Maj. Ratteray, an insurance ̰UP H[HFXWLYH LQ FLYLOLDQ OLIH concludes, “some of the problem-solving techniques you learn, the discipline you learn, is something employers appreciate.”

To join the Regiment visit https://bermudaregiment.

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SCHOLARSHIPS

A venturer’s scholarship

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aleigh Bermuda’s 2022 Venturers’ Scholarship Programme is now open for young people aged 17 to 24 years old to apply. If accepted into the programme, Raleigh Bermuda will fully subsidize all training camps and local/

overseas expedition costs with a value of up to $12,000 USD. This is an enriched personal development programme for young people aged 17 to 24 years old, which includes local training camps and the

choice of an overseas expedition to Nepal or Costa Rica, or a local expedition in Bermuda.

Raleigh Bermuda’s vision is of a Bermuda where young people work together, regardless of social background and culture. They are challenged to raise their aspirations, supported to believe in themselves and inspired to be part of a global community, active in making their world a better place. )RU PRUH LQIRUPDWLRQ FDOO HPDLO LQIR#UDOHLJK EP RU YLVLW www.raleigh.bm

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Choose your career with care.

Find your calling with us!

At Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre, our goal is to prevent, detect and treat cancer. We provide our patients in Bermuda with equal access, high-quality diagnostic imaging, radiation therapy and support.

Our team includes a range of professionals, all helping to save lives in unique ways. Learn more about our team and how to get involved at cancer.bm

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Public Health Educators, Marketing, Fundraising, Accounting, Administration, Compliance

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HEALTHCARE

Careers in Cancer Care C ancer is a leading cause of death globally and, unfortunately, Bermuda is no exception. Since cancer transforms normal cells into tumour cells in a progressive process, early detection and treatment can reduce the risk of cancer mortality.

Even better, a substantial percentage of cancers can be prevented.

If saving lives through cancer prevention, detection or treatment sounds like your calling, there are multiple career opportunities right here in Bermuda to let you do just that.

Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre is a registered local charity that provides the highest standard of early detection, radiation treatment, support, care and education for cancer. An important part of the Centre’s mission is equal access care, which means that its services are provided free of co-pay, regardless of health insurance status. Community donations to the Equal Access Fund enable the Centre to subsidise services for those in need.

Clinical services include diagnostic imaging and radiation therapy, as well as patient services. In addition to the clinical service teams, the Centre employs public health educators and professionals in the areas of marketing, fundraising, accounting and compliance.

The diagnostic imaging team

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includes a radiologist, mammography technologists, sonographers (ultrasound technologists), bone densitometry technologists, medical transcriptionists and nurses. This team carries out 3D and digital mammography, ultrasound, breast and prostate biopsy and bone densitometry.

Within the radiation therapy team, there are patient navigators, radiation oncologists, medical physicists, radiation therapists and radiation oncology nurses. This team works in

FOLQLFDO D̲OLDWLRQ ZLWK 'DQD )DUEHU Brigham Cancer Center. Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre was the ̰UVW IDFLOLW\ RXWVLGH RI WKH 8QLWHG States to be accredited for radiation oncology by the American College of Radiology, which is the gold standard of accreditation.

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If you are wondering if any of these careers are right for you, think about your strengths and what sparks your interest.

Professionals in the clinical services tend to have a high aptitude for biology and/ or physics and an interest in healthcare with a focus on patient care. They are logical thinkers with good teamwork, problem-solving and communication skills. In particular, technologists are also interested in using state of the art technology.

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Cooking to heal

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f you love cooking perhaps you are considering pursuing a career as a chef, but have you ever contemplated how your work could help heal people? Food is one of the most important ways we nourish our bodies, so that they perform optimally – it’s quite literally the fuel for life.

Tamiyah Durrant is one the youngest additions to the Food Services team at Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB) and she VD\V VKH ̰QGV KHU ZRUN IXO̰OOLQJ “I have grown up in a family where we love cooking,” she says. “I’ve bingewatched Food Network for most of my life. At Berkeley, I received my formal introduction to the culinary arts in my family studies class. It was here that I UHDOLVHG D SURIHVVLRQ LV WKLV ̰HOG LV WKH route I wanted to take, so I applied for the culinary arts programme at Bermuda College and was accepted.”

Tamiyah was the star of her class at Bermuda College, winning the Fred Ming Culinary Excellence plaque for most outstanding culinary student. With the coveted award to her credit, world-famous chef, Marcus Samuelsson, took her onboard at his Fairmont Hamilton Princess restaurant – Marcus. Here, she says, she really began to hone her skills.

When the position of Special Diet Cook in the Food Services Department at BHB became available, Tamiyah was drawn to apply, realising the important contribution she would be making to the health of patients.

“It can be challenging cooking, for example, with low salt or no salt for patients with high blood pressure,” she says. “And there are so many other dietary considerations that come into play for the thousands of patients we serve every year. The unique needs of each patient are brought to bear in each of the meals we prepare for each patient, every day of their hospital stay,” she says. “I’m proud to be on the team that meets this challenge consistently,” she adds. “Here at BHB I feel not only at home, but happy in the kitchen.”

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Delbert Doars is the newest member of the biomedical team at Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB). He is a biomed technologist who became interested following a job shadowing opportunity in the department when he was working in the Purchasing and Materials Management department of the organisation. ȅ, DOZD\V ORYHG WR ̰[ WKLQJV Ȇ KH VD\V “From as far back as I can remember, I loved taking apart my toys and trying WR ̰JXUH RXW KRZ WKH\ ZRUNHG , ZRXOG WU\ DQG ̰[ HTXLSPHQW ELNHV DOO GL̯HUHQW kinds of mechanical things,” he adds.

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patient care and helped save lives.

“High blood pressure is a leading cause of stroke and so many other ailments,” he says. “Imagine if the machinery to read blood pressure is not working.

Patients are at risk of not receiving the care they need as quickly as they would if the machine is working.”

Biomedical technologists are the medical equipment specialists of the hospital. They liaise with the manufacturers and are trained in installing, maintaining, and modifying all the medical equipment and devices — from hospital beds to blood pressure monitors, CT scanners and equipment in the operating room, to portable IV’s.

Working closely with clinicians, they also advise hospital executives on the equipment best suited for the facility.

“It’s not a job where you sit at a desk all day,” says Delbert, “That’s a huge part of why I love it. I go where I am needed which could be the lab, a patient ward, or even one of the MWI group homes in the community.”

At the moment, Delbert’s duties include ensuring beds, blood pressure

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International Success :H SUR̰OH WKUHH %HUPXGLDQV ZKR SHUVLVWHQWO\ SXUVXHG WKHLU GUHDP MREV DQG achieved success in the global arena

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ORUD 'X̯\ ZRQ D JROG PHGDO DW WKH 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, %HUPXGDȃV ̰UVW ,Q KHU KRQRXU Corkscrew Hill was renamed Flora 'X̯\ +LOO WKH 1DWLRQDO 6SRUWV &HQWUHȃV South Field Stadium was renamed WKH )ORUD 'X̯\ 6WDGLXP DQG PDQ\ other accolades and honours followed, including being made a Dame in the 2022 New Year’s Honours. So what drove Dame Flora to become the best in the world?

“When I was at Warwick Academy, I was really into triathlon,” she says. “It was then that I knew I wanted to pursue my dream of becoming a professional triathlete. And so, to do that I was swimming with the Sharks swim club, and I was a member of TriHedz triathlon club.

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I used to participate in any bike race or triathlon that was on the schedule. I really enjoyed participating in sports, and I had a lot of friends that I was able to train and compete with, so it was something WKDW , HQMR\HG GRLQJ DɓHU VFKRRO DQG on weekends. This was something that I was quite clear on. Nothing appealed to me as much as becoming a professional athlete.” :KHQ VKH ZDV 'DPH )ORUD OHɓ Warwick and went to the UK, to a school named Mount Kelley, where she’d obtained a partial scholarship and studied A levels. Several contacts had recommended the school as a place that had a great triathlon programme, including an Olympic-size swimming pool. “I was fortunate that my parents

VXSSRUWHG PH ̰QDQFLDOO\ IRU WKH EDODQFH of the school fees and other costs so that I could pursue my dream,” she says.

“My time there was extremely busy, and it was a challenge balancing my triathlon training with studying for A level exams,” she continues. “My day typically started at 5am when I would go to swim practice.

At 7am, I would have breakfast and be UHDG\ IRU P\ ̰UVW FODVV ZKLFK EHJDQ DW DP $ɓHU VFKRRO , ZRXOG JR RQ D UXQ RU D ELNH ZRUNRXW GHSHQGLQJ RQ WKH GD\ DɓHU which I would have dinner and then tackle homework. Then to bed and do it all over again the next day. That was pretty much my schedule every day, Monday to Friday.

Then on weekends, I was free to train and do whatever workouts my training schedule called for.”

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PROFILE “One of the things that helped was that I wasn’t alone doing this. There was a group of us who trained together, so it did help in not being all alone.”

There were some inevitable setbacks and challenges along the way for Dame Flora. Not least being the many injuries she faced and overcame. Perhaps WKH PRVW VLJQL̰FDQW ZDV WKH WLPH IRU UH̱HFWLRQ WKDW VKH WRRN R̯ IURP WKH VSRUW “I took two years away from the sport when I was aged 20. At that time, I wasn’t sure if I would get back into racing,” she reveals. “That was a turning point for me because I had almost given up on my dream to be a professional triathlete. But DɓHU WLPH KDG SDVVHG DQG , KDG UHVWHG , decided to give it one last go. It was then that I moved to Colorado, which gave me the incentive to resume the pursuit of my dream. So it wasn’t all smooth, as I faced many ups and downs along the way.

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of the harder things I’ve had to do as ȂVDFUL̰FHV ȃ WR YLHZ WKHP DV IXUWKHULQJ my career. As a professional athlete, my entire life revolves around training, rest, and recovery. If I don’t get my rest and recovery and instead choose to go to parties, social gatherings, weddings, or just “hanging out,” that will impact my training and subsequently my performance in races. That can be very

hard but is something you just have to accept. I try to frame it as not being a VDFUL̰FH EXW DQ LQYHVWPHQW LQ P\ FDUHHU to help me get better and to pursue my goals. I also know that this is not going to be for my whole life. I know that, when I retire from triathlon, there will be plenty of time for lots of other things.

Whether that’s doing other sports for hobbies, attending baby showers and weddings, or going on holidays. Right now, not doing these things is leading to my success, and I do feel I have my ultimate dream job, which is pretty cool.” :KDW DGYLFH ZRXOG 'DPH )ORUD R̯HU to young Bermudians who do not know exactly what they want to do in life? “I ZRXOG VD\ WR H[SORUH PDQ\ GL̯HUHQW KREELHV DQG LQWHUHVWV ̰QG RXW ZKDW works for you. What I tried to do when I was young was to surround myself with positive people who enjoyed doing triathlon and who I could train with, creating my own environment. I did try other sports, but it turned out that I was not great at them. I didn’t narrow things down and go into just triathlon until I was a little older – it really helped me to try GL̯HUHQW RSWLRQV Ȇ

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How I Got My Dream Job Carl Soares Jr. dreamed of designing cars as a young boy. Here’s how he landed his dream job designing supercars in Italy

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y his own admission, Carl Soares wasn’t the most academic student.

What he really enjoyed doing was drawing. “I had trouble focusing on anything other than being creative. I wanted to draw and paint – especially anything that moved, like cars, bikes, and boats. One of my earliest memories is of drawing construction equipment – backhoes, bulldozers, dump trucks, anything that was bright yellow with big wheels. At Saltus, I was always drawing in class. I used to sketch in my notebook then tear out those pages and tape them to my desk. My teachers must have been very patient with me, but, at some point, I do remember they did talk to me about it.”

Carl attended Saltus until he was 15 \HDUV ROG ȅ,Q P\ PLGWHHQV , ZDV ̰QGLQJ life in Bermuda hard. I was looking for a GL̯HUHQW H[SHULHQFH DQG , EHJJHG P\ parents to send me to boarding school.

Reluctantly, they allowed me to go to Trinity College School in Canada. It’s a great school. But they make it the responsibility of students to perform and allow a great deal of freedom. That wasn’t good for me because I chose to do art when I wasn’t supposed to be 32

doing it – which was most of the time – and my grades in all the other subjects ZHUH KRUULEOH $W WKH HQG RI WKH ̰UVW year, I was given the Dean’s Award for Performance in Art. But my performance in everything else was so poor, they asked me leave.”

Carl returned to Bermuda and continued his education at Mount Saint Agnes (MSA). He recalls that those years at MSA were some of the best of his life, meeting great people and making lifelong friends. “I felt that the MSA approach to education at that time was one that suited me. It was all about preparing you for a job, as opposed to focusing on grades. There was a lot of emphasis on practical matters, what you need to do to get a real job – do this if you want to be an accountant or do this if you want to become a carpenter.”

In 2004, Carl saw a brochure from Savannah College of Art Design (SCAD) showing students designing boats, cars, suitcases, and eyeglasses. “Until then, it hadn’t occurred to me that you can get paid for sketching and designing a product for people. With my interest in cars, bikes, and boats, I was thinking I might become a mechanic or something

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I started writing to every company I could think of asking for an internship – construction machinery manufacturers, car, yacht, and motorcycle designers.

Then, I found this website for a one-year master’s degree in car design at SPD based in Milan, Italy. To my surprise, I got accepted. It’s a small and prestigious school. The programme accepts only 20 students a year and, at the time of my application, was sponsored by Alpha 5RPHR 7KLV ZDV LQ WKH PLGVW RI WKH ̰QDQFLDO FULVLV -XVW EHIRUH , ZDV GXH WR ̱\ WR 0LODQ , OHDUQHG WKDW $OID Romeo had withdrawn its sponsorship.

This was a huge blow to the school, and I was worried that it may not work out or my enrollment would get reversed.

However, a few weeks later, the school obtained a new sponsor, Lamborghini.

So, I was going to Italy to design Lamborghinis. For me, this was a fantasy dream come true.”

“This was the most intense year of my life. I pulled more all-nighters than I can remember to the point where I was so physically exhausted, I had to call and say I can’t come to class today.

It was incredibly competitive. I guess it sounds not healthy, but it was healthy mentally. We all pushed each other and developed our abilities, skills, and talents. At that school, we all went from being college graduates, who had some idea about design, to professionals, who understood the passion and skills necessary to be the best — and we really felt like we were the best when we Your Future 2022

OHɓ WKDW VFKRRO Ȇ $ɓHU JUDGXDWLQJ &DUO VDLG UHDOLW\ KLW 7KH ̰QDQFLDO FULVLV ZDV FRQWLQXLQJ DQG car manufacturers were not hiring new designers and were reducing or closing their design studios. He got a job as a bartender to make ends meet, while he tried to stay positive, and sent his SRUWIROLR WR PDQ\ GL̯HUHQW FRPSDQLHV “That was a really tough year,” he says.

3HUVLVWHQFH GLG HYHQWXDOO\ SD\ R̯ DV he was serendipitously asked by the design school from which he graduated to tutor in 3D modelling, “because that was something I was very good at when I was there.” That position developed into becoming a course coordinator helping VWXGHQWV ZLWK WKHLU VWXGLHV $ɓHU WKDW year, and through his contacts at the VFKRRO &DUO ZDV R̯HUHG D SRVLWLRQ ZLWK Ital Design, owned by Volkswagen, the parent company of Lamborghini. ȅ,WDO 'HVLJQ LV EDVHG LQ 7XULQ VR DɓHU three years in Milan, I ‘pulled up sticks’ and moved to Turin, which wasn’t easy. $ɓHU D VKRUW WLPH LQ 7XULQ , ZDV R̯HUHG a position with another company, UP Design. UP is a smaller company, and there I had the opportunity to work on the overall styling of cars, as opposed to working on individual parts such as a front bumper, door handle, hood, or tail lamp, which is what I was doing at Ital Design. “ “I worked for UP Design as a car design consultant, and it opened my eyes to the world of consultancy as a GHVLJQHU PHDQLQJ , FRXOG EH ̱XLG DQG

work for several car companies doing designs for them – which is how I found my next move. Through connections, I was asked to move to Wuhan, China (yes, that Wuhan!), to work with a company called Dongfeng Trucks, helping it develop a ‘brand face’ for its trucks. That was a great time for me to grow, in the sense of understanding the process of making a car and working in depth with engineers, being around all the processes of making a car – not just drawing some pretty car and telling engineering, ‘try to make it.’” $ɓHU WZR \HDUV LQ &KLQD &DUO GHFLGHG he should move back to Europe, the epicenter of car design, where he has had several senior positions and is currently working for another stateowned Chinese company, Changan, which opened a design center in Turin in RUGHU WR LQWURGXFH (XURSHDQ ̱DYRXU DQG ̱DLU LQWR LWV YHKLFOHV “This is the type of work I enjoy the most, having the freedom to work on something completely new and fresh, as opposed to working with legacy car manufacturers where certain style features are an integral part of its brand – and although they can be improved, there are design rules you have to follow; you don’t get to work on a completely blank canvas.”

Carl has valuable advice for young Bermudians embarking on their careers: ȅ<RX ZDQW WR ZRUN LQ D ̰HOG WKDW ZLOO be growing in 10 or 20 years – not something that might become extinct.

Look at the history of the industry you want to enter. When I was young, I wanted to design supercars. That market hardly exists anymore. Nowadays, everyone wants to drive an SUV or small electric car. In fact, in the not-toodistant future, cars aren’t going to be cars in the traditional sense we know them today. The self-driving cars that are on the road now are just a small indication of the changes coming to this industry. So, I would encourage young Bermudians to carefully consider what’s going to happen in the future LQ D ̰HOG LQ ZKLFK WKH\ DUH LQWHUHVWHG Plus, think about industries that are emerging. There are hundreds of millions of jobs today in industries that didn’t exist a generation ago. The sky’s the limit, and as it did for me, your dream job can come true.”

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Creative Career Vision Boston-based Proverbs has been appointed by the Bermuda Tourism Authority to conduct a brand study to help position the island for the next 10 to 15 years. The agency’s Managing Director/Creative Director, Bermudian Daren Bascome, shares his secrets to success.

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was a kid who was far more interested in art, fashion and music than I was in sports”, says Daren, “so during my time at Paget Primary and Berkeley Institute I didn’t always feel a strong sense of community or belonging, because at that time there ZDV GH̰QLWHO\ D ELDV WRZDUGV VSRUWV IRU boys”.

As a student, Daren says he had very mixed strengths. “At Berkeley I was diagnosed as being dyslexic. There were areas that I really excelled in — I was very interested in science, social science, and the arts — but I really struggled with the mechanics of English, which created real challenges for me. So much so that I repeated a year at Berkeley.”

Daren was born into a creative family.

His father, Charles Bascome was a graduate of The Berklee College of Music in Boston and became very well known as a musician on the island. His mother was a concert pianist, with a day job at the Bank of Bermuda.

Despite this family background, ZKHQ 'DUHQ ̰UVW WDONHG ZLWK KLV SDUHQWV about pursuing a creative career in design, “they thought it was a terrible idea” he says. “But I heard about a summer programme for high schoolers at Massachusetts College of Art and Design. I managed to enroll in that, and it was helpful to me and my parents in 34

XQGHUVWDQGLQJ WKH PDQ\ GL̯HUHQW FDUHHU paths that are available in this line of work. Having a family that, even if they didn't fully understand my desire to study design, took me seriously enough to be able to make an investment, that was a big advantage for me. And incidentally, I am now a Trustee of Massachusetts College of Art and Design.”

Following on from the summer programmes, Daren was accepted to Massachusetts College of Art and Design, where he did a double major in illustration and graphic design. He says it was an enormous amount of work, but he graduated at the top of his class and had a strong portfolio of work with which to seek a job. But he graduated into an economy that was in the depths of a recession. “I had to freelance for WKH ̰UVW \HDU DɓHU JUDGXDWLRQ DQG eventually was able to land a job with an educational publisher. It published curricula for elementary and high school students and for me it was career deadening. Working on mathematic textbooks was depressing to me at the time, based on what I really wanted to do. But in retrospect I learned that I did amass new skills. I gained experience working with a small team and I learned what it means to develop a set of objectives and then how to develop those objectives.”

ȅ, WKHQ JRW UHFUXLWHG E\ D ̰UP WKDW plans and produces event exhibits all over the world,” he continues. “We designed experiences around an idea, which is what Disney and Apple Stores do for example. Unfortunately, the company KDG WR OD\ R̯ VWD̯ DQG DOWKRXJK LQLWLDOO\ they told me they didn’t want to lose P\ VHUYLFHV VKRUWO\ DɓHU DV , ZDV negotiating my contract, they told me I FRXOG ̰QLVK XS LQ WZR ZHHNV , VDLG 2. and can I have my computer? So, I took P\ FRPSXWHU KRPH DQG VHW XS DQ R̲FH in my living room, and my business plan consisted of ‘do good work and then WU\ WR ̰QG VRPH PRUHȃ 6R WKLV ZDV WKH beginning of what eventually became Proverb.”

Daren points out that working on his own wasn’t easy for him. “I was always thinking about how I was spending my time. Asking myself if I could spend it EHWWHU RU PRUH H̯HFWLYHO\ $QG WKHQ \RX discover that the things you enjoy aren’t the only things you need to do. Whether that’s learning how to sell or sending RXW WKH LQYRLFHV 6R WKDW ̰UVW \HDU ZDV D real learning curve – and of course life continues to be learning curve.”

“But I was fortunate to connect with some great clients, including some in their early business stages that we were able to grow with. So eventually I grew enough to start assembling a team around me and looking at things in a bigger way. I made two key hires, one of whom eventually became my business partner and together we built this company to what it has become today.”

A case study from Harvard Business School called Why Entrepreneurs Don’t 6FDOH ZDV D PDMRU LQ̱XHQFH RQ 'DUHQ ȅ, remember reading this amazing study and what's interesting about it is that the things that are required to start a FRPSDQ\ RɓHQWLPHV DUH GL̯HUHQW IURP the things that are required to scale the company. Unless you're committed to learning and unlearning some things, it’s tough to let go of the things that have gotten you to this point. Running a FRPSDQ\ RI WKUHH LV YHU\ GL̯HUHQW IURP running a company of eight, which is GL̯HUHQW IURP UXQQLQJ D FRPSDQ\ RI 25. The way you think about systems DQG WKH RUJDQLVDWLRQ PXVW EH GL̯HUHQW <RX KDYH WR GHVLJQ D GL̯HUHQW W\SH RI business model.”

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On giving career advice to young Bermudians Daren shares this. “One RI WKH WKLQJV WKDW , EHQH̰WHG IURP particularly with my dad, was this idea that Bermuda doesn't have to be your standard. It can be, and in some areas, Bermuda does set the bar for innovation — in reinsurance for example, or certain other types of careers.”

“But for the things that I was interested LQ %HUPXGD GLGQȃW QHFHVVDULO\ R̯HU that. Particularly today there's so many opportunities for young people to be Your Future 2022

able to connect with communities around the world that are doing the same things that you like to do, at the highest possible level.”

“The second thing I would say is, test if the career path you’re considering pursuing is really something that you’re genuinely interested in. Find out if you’re ZLOOLQJ WR SXW LQ WKH WLPH DQG H̯RUW WR develop some competence in your FKRVHQ ̰HOG DQG ZKHWKHU \RX KDYH WKH discipline to do that. For example, like I did by taking a summer course at a

school of art and design in Boston while I was still at Berkeley.”

“Also, I would say that you don't have to have all the answers. If you're able to identify people who are successful in the thing that you're interested in, ask if you FDQ WDNH VRPHRQH RXW IRU D FXS RI FR̯HH Get a 15-minute informational interview.

The things that you can learn from people who've been able to crack the code can expand your thinking and be very helpful.

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HSBC Bermuda offers some money saving tips for teens

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Here are our best savings tips for teenagers.

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The best way to manage a savings account is to add to it on a regular basis and withdraw as little as possible. Set up a direct debit so that the same amount is taken out of your pay or allowance every month. That way you're less likely to miss the money. By setting up a direct debit you save without thinking. It is easy to make a plan and have good intentions, but you might just forget to save or send that transfer. Taking ‘human error’ out of

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the equation with a direct debit makes saving more successful.

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Whatever your goal is, keep track of it and remember to note down your SURJUHVV <RX OO ̰QG WKDW WKLV HQFRXUDJHV you to stick to your plans and hopefully achieve your goal even faster.

5HYLHZ \RXU VSHQGLQJ Before you start saving, it's a good idea to look at how you currently manage your money. Do you tend to run out before the HQG RI HDFK PRQWK RU GR \RX RɓHQ KDYH D OLWWOH OHɓ RYHU" Make a list of all the things you regularly spend money on — such as food, clothes and nights out. Are there any areas where you might be overspending? Could you potentially cut back a little so that you KDYH PRUH OHɓ RYHU WR SXW WRZDUGV \RXU savings goals? .HHS JRLQJ Saving money can feel like a long road DW ̰UVW EXW LW V LPSRUWDQW WR VWLFN ZLWK it. Don't be disheartened if there are challenges along the way. As long as you're consistently putting money aside and resisting the temptation to dip into LW WRR RɓHQ \RXU XOWLPDWH VDYLQJV JRDO should be within reach.

7KH HDUOLHU WKH EHWWHU It’s never too early to start saving for your future. As a teenager you have time on your side and can take advantage of compound interest (interest on interest).

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The value of summer work experience BF&M has welcomed summer students for many years. In January 2022, the company launched LWV ̰UVW WZR \HDU LQWHUQVKLS SURJUDPPH SURYLGLQJ WKH RSSRUWXQLW\ WR FRPSOHWH IRXU VL[ PRQWK SODFHPHQWV ZLWKLQ YDULRXV GHSDUWPHQWV $ɓHU VHYHUDO VXPPHUV ZRUNLQJ DV D VWXGHQW .HQV]R ,ULV KDV JRQH RQ WR EHFRPH %) 0ȃV ̰UVW LQWHUQ +H VKDUHV VRPH WKRXJKWV DERXW KLV H[SHULHQFH DORQJ ZLWK some advice for students. +RZ GLG \RX KHDU DERXW %) 0 DQG ZKDW PDGH \RX ZDQW WR EH D VXPPHU VWXGHQW" When I was at school, I have memories of BF&M workers coming to explain to students what insurance was and the GL̯HUHQW FDUHHUV SDWKV WKDW H[LVWHG Then in high school, I took part in a mentorship programme held by the Bermuda Education Network. There I met an underwriter from BF&M, and he spoke very highly about his job and his experience. From there I was determined WR ̰QG D ZD\ WR JHW LQ WKH GRRU $ IHZ emails and a couple of summers later, I started as a summer student in the compliance department.

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LQ WKH 3 & EXVLQHVV )RU WKH ̰UVW VL[ months of my internship, I am based in the claims department. My earlier work involved researching legislation; now that I’m in a claims adjuster role I’m seeing how that legislation impacts customers. My level of responsibility has changed and there are more expectations of me. This sounds SRWHQWLDOO\ GL̲FXOW EXW ,ȃP WDNLQJ LW in my stride because my learning has been steady and progressive. I don’t feel like an intern, I feel like a fellow worker.

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“With the knowledge I obtained,” he continues, “I was able to adopt the skill of bootstrapping and start my business with money from pre-orders and cover the production cost of my clothing, while I used the stipend we were provided to save up for my own equipment. I was able to kill two birds with one stone. With the success of my pre-order system, I am honored to have placed third amongst WKH PRVW SUR̰WDEOH VWXGHQWV LQ WKH SSEP programme.”

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How do you become a CPA? $FFRXQWLQJ LV D JUHDW FDUHHU DQG RSSRUWXQLWLHV DUH OLPLWOHVV ZKHQ WKH &HUWL̰HG 3XEOLF $FFRXQWDQW &3$ designation is earned. Every year many Bermudians successfully pass the exam, gaining a stronger grip on the direction of their future. Here are the stories of four such young Bermudians.

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passed. I cried. I was a little bit in shock but also very excited at the same time." ,I VKH KDG WR JR EDFN D \HDU DQG JLYH KHUVHOI DGYLFH 4XLQDH says it would be, "To create a work/life balance and also take at least one day a week to recuperate and do things I enjoy. Also, to be kinder to myself, and don't doubt myself because I can do it. And I did!"

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She adds that she could continue along her auditing path, EHFRPH D &)2 D ̰QDQFLDO DGYLVRU RU XVH KHU VNLOOV LQ UXQQLQJ her own business, like her father, who owns a construction company. $ɓHU JUDGXDWLRQ IURP %HUPXGD &ROOHJH 4XLQDH ZHQW to Mount Saint Vincent University in Canada, and earned a bachelor's degree in business with a major in accounting and a PLQRU LQ PDQDJHPHQW 5HWXUQLQJ WR %HUPXGD 4XLQDH ZHQW WR work for PwC. Why did she choose PwC? "I had worked at PwC previously as a co-op student. I really enjoyed the environment there, everyone is so friendly."

3Z& JDYH KHU WZR PRQWKV R̯ EHIRUH WKH &3$ H[DPV WR VWXG\ "They were also very understanding when I said, 'I have to study DɓHU ZRUN DQG WULHG WKHLU EHVW WR DFFRPPRGDWH PH She says studying during COVID restrictions was both a blessing and a curse. “There were fewer distractions, but I also struggled. I would work all day, then study evenings, all while sitting in the same exact spot. That was very challenging, but I adjusted."

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When 0LFKHOOH %RWHOKR was attending Bermuda High School, she had a great accounting teacher, Ms. Redford, who VSDUNHG KHU LQWHUHVW LQ WKH ̰HOG ȅ3OXV , ZDV DOZD\V JRRG DW math and was interested in business, so someday I knew that once I graduated, I was going to study accounting at university, then the next step would be the CPA.” She earned her Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada. “I knew Canada was a good place to get my degree as my sister had gone to Wilfrid Laurier University. My sister talked with PwC’s David Gibbons (Partner and her previous manager) and he recommended going to a university in the Ontario area.”

“I worked at PwC in its Headstart Programme for a summer, and I have been working at global insurance company Enstar for most of my career.”

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The accounting courses were crucial foundations for Michelle’s success, but she says “You don’t have to go to university to get the CPA, but it helps in laying the foundations.” %HFDXVH VKH ZDV QRW DW RQH RI WKH ȂELJ IRXUȃ DFFRXQWLQJ ̰UPV Your Future 2022

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Enstar was also very supportive and accommodating during my studies.”

What would Michelle’s advice be to someone studying for the CPA? “Make a schedule and stick to it. What worked for me was waking up very early and getting to work to write and review my notes. Committing to a schedule is important.”

She added that right before the exam, Enstar encouraged 0LFKHOOH WR WDNH WLPH R̯ WR VWXG\ WR KHOS JLYH KHU WKH EHVW opportunity for success. “Every day, from 9 to 5, I was studying.

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He concluded, "Life isn't easy, but if we can make the path a little bit smoother for the next person coming along while continuing to enhance the requirements and knowledge levels, ZH ZLOO UHDS WKH EHQH̰WV WHQ IROG $O\VVD &DUGRVD

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“I was blessed to have had industry experience before EHFRPLQJ DQ DXGLWRU ZKLFK JDYH PH D GL̯HUHQW LQVLJKW DQG perspective that enhanced how I viewed and handled my job.

I always say that knowledge building from the onset is better learned doing than reviewing. The real world is challenging and HYHU FKDQJLQJ DV LQGLYLGXDOV ZKR EHQH̰W LPPHQVHO\ IURP RXU public duties, we must emphasise the need to be better and do better for future generations."

Justin, a graduate of St. Mary’s University with a commerce degree with a major in accounting and a minor in political science, stressed that he is thankful to be a CPA. "I thank my company for constantly reminding us students to work normal hours throughout the whole year (yes, that includes busy season) and to maintain our mental health while going through the programme.

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$O\VVD &DUGRVR's path to becoming an accountant wasn't as FOHDUO\ GH̰QHG DV VRPH RWKHUV $ 0RXQW 6DLQW $JQHV JUDGXDWH Alyssa was studying business at St. Francis Xavier University in Canada. It wasn't until halfway through university that she knew what she wanted to be. "I took business and accounting courses and liked them.”

Alyssa, 24, had multiple job interviews, "But the recruiter at KPMG, Wanda Armstrong, was very enthusiastic, kind and made me feel comfortable."

She said KPMG was fantastic as she studied for her CPA. "It R̯HUHG TXLWH D ORW RI UHVRXUFHV ,W SDLG IRU WKH &3$ FRXUVHV DQG H[DPV DQG R̯HUHG VWXG\ OHDYH .30* DOVR R̯HUHG D ORW RI GL̯HUHQW PHQWRUV IRU FDUHHUV DQG HGXFDWLRQ 7KHUH ZHUH D ORW RI people providing help and support."

KPMG provided a week of paid study leave just prior to the exams. "KPMG was very understanding of study schedules. A study schedule was sent out to our managers, so they knew who was taking the exams, so that we could prioritise studying.”

Alyssa praises Hugh Vickers and Adam Senos for helping her prepare for the exams. "They gave me a lot of advice on how to manage stress and anxiety. They told me what to focus on to study. They helped me with anything I may have been struggling with."

Alyssa says that for people who may be taking the exam, her advice would be "to relax before the exam. The week before my exam, I didn't study, and I didn't want the stress and anxiety of looking at my notes. If you have been studying diligently for the past two years, you know what to do."

"I was so nervous leading up to the results," Alyssa says. "I was shaking. When I knew I had passed, I was so relieved. I was grateful and ran into my mom's room all excited. I was on track for the career I had planned."

She recommends that everyone who gets an accounting degree also get a CPA. There are a lot of things you see that you don't see in a lot of courses in university. It also looks very good to anyone hiring as it proves you have the discipline and focus to do the exams, so it will further your career."

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While at Bermuda High School (BHS) 3DLJH 0DUWLQ had thoughts of becoming an insurance risk manager. “At BHS we had accounting, business and economics classes and it was there that I found I enjoyed these subjects and decided to study accounting.” Paige is currently a student at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada, where she is pursuing a bachelor of commerce degree with a focus in accounting. “I networked with EY throughout my high school career, and it helped me home in on my career and to VHH WKH SRVVLELOLWLHV $ɓHU KLJK VFKRRO , began interning with EY and completing P\ FR RS SODFHPHQWV ZLWK WKH ̰UP LQ its tax department.” Paige also won EY’s annual scholarship, worth $30,000 towards university.

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do the things that make me happy. The ̱H[LEOH ZRUNLQJ HQYLURQPHQW DOVR SOD\HG a huge role in helping me successfully pass all my CPA exams. I was able to take time away from work to focus solely on studying. I'd have to say though, my IDYRXULWH WKLQJ DERXW WKH ̱H[LEOH ZRUNLQJ environment is that I don't have to worry DERXW PRUQLQJ WUD̲F

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A career you can count on Katryn Smith details her path to success at Deloitte DOORZV PH WR ZRUN LQ D VPDOOHU ̱H[LEOH and highly supportive organisation while working with some of the largest and most interesting companies in the world. It’s a bit of a cliché, but it really is all about the people here in Deloitte Bermuda, and across our global network. I get to work with professionals who challenge and support me every day, and my team leaders are invested in helping me meet my goals and develop D ̱H[LEOH DQG IXO̰OOLQJ FDUHHU

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To make matters even more stressful, the ongoing global pandemic may have caused you to put your studies on hold.

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t was with these struggles in mind that Conyers created its “Gap Year” programme in 2020. The programme’s intention was to support students impacted by Covid-19 who had to pause WKHLU VWXGLHV IRU ̰QDQFLDO RU SHUVRQDO reasons. High-potential, recent grads from local senior schools, or those already enrolled in an undergraduate programme were invited to apply.

Although the programme initially started to help students impacted by the pandemic, Conyers noticed it met an ongoing need in the community. Conyers has hosted a total of eight students so IDU ̰YH RI ZKRP KDYH FRPSOHWHG WKHLU WLPH DW WKH ̰UP ZKLOH WKH RWKHU WKUHH ZLOO continue to learn and develop skills into 2022.

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Arscott, Conyers’ Global Head of Human Resources. “As the world continues to be challenged by Covid-19, Conyers is doubling down on its support of earlycareer growth through more robust internship programmes that will give emerging talent the chance to learn from seasoned professionals and build the foundations they need to succeed.”

This “Gap Year” programme has proven helpful to students seeking meaningful ZRUN H[SHULHQFH LQ VRPH RI WKH ̰UPȃV NH\ business services departments. Kevonte Jennings-Lathan, who was placed with Conyers’ compliance department, says the team at Conyers is welcoming, knowledgeable and always ready to assist. “Working in compliance has been DQ H\H RSHQHU JLYHQ WKDW WKH ̰HOG LV QHZ to me. I am challenging myself in this new environment by participating in all the tasks at hand and am continuously learning,” he said.

For Airica Outerbridge, who was placed in Conyers’ marketing department, the ZRUN H[SHULHQFH KDV EHHQ VLJQL̰FDQW “I am so grateful for such an amazing opportunity to work alongside highly talented professionals – both locally and globally,” she said. “The hands-on experience has been invaluable and most LPSRUWDQWO\ WKLV H[SHULHQFH FRQ̰UPHG my desire to work in marketing”.

If you would like to learn more about the Conyers Gap Year programme SOHDVH FRQWDFW FDUHHUV#FRQ\HUV FRP or telephone the Human Resources Department: 295-1422.

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Managing Exam Stress

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“One way to manage or preempt potential stress is to focus in class and ensure you complete assignments or homework on time” says James Anthony, Director of Saltus Senior School.

However, he acknowledges that you can’t go back in time to rectify that lack RI DWWHQWLRQ LQ WKH SDVW DQG R̯HUV WKH following practical tips for the present: • Focus on ‘preparation over panic’ and avoid leaving things to the last minute.

Create a study schedule and stick to it.

• Ensure you have a dedicated study space where you can organise your books and notes.

• Once you have your notes together it’s not enough just to read through them a couple of times and hope you ZLOO UHPHPEHU WKHP ,WȃV RɓHQ JRRG to study with friends so that you can discuss topics to ensure you fully understand them.

• Make sure you build in time for yourself. It’s essential that you have time for relaxation and exercise, and you should not feel guilty for taking care of your physical and mental wellness in the lead up to exams.

Dr. Wanda Gibson, teacher of biology and psychology at MSA, agrees with these points, especially the last one.

She encourages students to “Be sure to get enough sleep each night. Be sure that you are eating good food and try to exercise and relax regularly. Have a positive attitude and don’t let anyone tell you that it is too hard, or you cannot do it.”

Getting organised and starting early with study and revision is also essential, says Dr. Gibson. Her tips are to: • *HW D FDOHQGDU DQG ̰JXUH RXW KRZ much time you have before the test.

• Then break the material into manageable chunks.

• Plan to spend no more than 20 – 30 minutes at a time studying (even if you want to do some more later in the day – take a break then go back to Your Future 2022

do more). You can only fully focus for about this time before your mind will start to wander.

• Make sure that you do not have your phone or other devices anywhere around to distract you. If you need background noise, make sure that it is not music with words.

Thanks to the support from Lancashire Insurance Company, Warwick Academy brings in an expert on study skills to work with its students and teachers, and also shares that expertise with other schools.

It recently welcomed Mr. Eric Lauzon of Learning About Learning and Thinking about Thinking (LALATAT) and conducted ZRUNVKRSV RQ H[DP FRQ̰GHQFH IRU \HDU 11 students, and goal setting for year 13 students. Its advice for students who feel overwhelmed when faced with exams is summarised in these points.

• /HDUQ 7R )DLO :HOO One of the most important things that a student needs to learn is how they react in the face of failure. When they get tests and exams back, they need to look at HDFK TXHVWLRQ WKH\ JRW ZURQJ ̰JXUH out where they went wrong, look up the correct answer and learn from the failure. Those that do this almost always do better in future exams.

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these days have forgotten how to concentrate as there are so many distractions, the main one being phones. Students are checking messages constantly, playing music or watching a movie as they try to study.

Research has proven that those who show deep concentration perform substantially better than those who don’t. Students need to block out all other things, have quiet, put the phone away and study in blocks of 45 minutes. The suggestion is to put a 45-minute timer on your phone, put a message on saying ‘not available for 45 minutes’ and fall into deep study concentration. It can triple the H̲FLHQF\ RI OHDUQLQJ 2QH JUHDW IRFXV App worth taking a look at is called Forest.

3URFUDVWLQDWLRQ. Most students will admit that they study at the lastminute, leaving everything to crunch time. Last minute study commits knowledge to short-term memory but does not produce deep understanding and knowledge. Create a study schedule in 45-minute chunks of time, and create a reward to enjoy at the end of the 45 minutes. Students should plan their time — no last-minute learning, no procrastinating.

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EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

You CAN attend a U.S. College or University!

How much do you know about attending a college in the United States? U.S. Consul General to Bermuda Karen Grissette seeks to raise awareness of attainable study opportunities in the United States, and she explains why.

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here are more than 4,500 institutions of higher learning in the United States. With Bermuda’s close proximity to the United States, straightforward application processes, and PDQ\ RSSRUWXQLWLHV IRU ̰QDQFLDO DLG WKHUH are many compelling reasons to look at higher education in the U.S. “We have the best universities in the world” says Ms. Grissette. “Additionally, the U.S. Department of State runs EducationUSA, (https://educationusa. state.gov) to help students navigate the vast number of U.S. higher learning LQVWLWXWLRQV E\ R̯HULQJ IUHH DFFXUDWH comprehensive, and current information."

Ms. Grissette continues, "The EducationUSA network includes more than 430 international student advising centres in more than 175 countries and territories. Bermuda has its own advising centre located on the campus of Bermuda College. Resources are available to the public along with guidance from the appointed EducationUSA Advisor. It can EH UHDFKHG E\ HPDLO -0DOORU\#FROOHJH EP RU WHOHSKRQH Ȇ Ms. Grissette explains that in addition the EducationUSA website, (https://

HGXFDWLRQXVD VWDWH JRY KHOSV ̰OWHU study preferences based on metrics including geography, fees, areas of study, and available scholarships.

“I think there’s a misconception that a U.S. education is too expensive” she continues. “But in many cases, that’s just not so. There DUH PDQ\ VFKRODUVKLSV DQG ̰QDQFLDO DLG programmes available, and there is a UDQJH RI GL̯HUHQW FROOHJHV DQG XQLYHUVLWLHV DW GL̯HUHQW SULFH SRLQWV Ȇ $V MXVW RQH example, the Weinstein Family Scholarship at Columbia University in New York was recently established for a deserving student from Bermuda.

Ms. Grissette points out that “one of WKH EHQH̰WV RI FKRRVLQJ D 8 6 FROOHJH RU university is that you're getting educated in a system that works very closely with Bermuda. Particularly for students ZKR DUH LQWHUHVWHG LQ ̰QDQFH DFWXDULDO sciences, or banking, for example, they're studying those subjects in the business environment in which Bermuda is very PXFK DQ LQGXVWU\ SDUWQHU ,WȃV D JRRG ̰W Ȇ There is one more compelling reason to consider the United States: the strong ties between Bermudian and U.S. educational institutions, says Ms. Grissette. “There are articulation

agreements, or 2+2 agreements, which provide seamless transfers for Bermuda College students to complete their bachelor’s degree at any of twenty U.S. colleges and universities. And we seek to strengthen those agreements all the WLPH 6RPH 8 6 VFKRROV DOVR R̯HU LQ VWDWH tuition rates for international students.”

The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Science (BIOS) is another exceptional partner with strong links to dozens of U.S. colleges and universities. BIOS welcomes U.S. students and researchers to Bermuda, and aims to increase articulation agreements with Bermuda College for students undertaking marine and environmental sciences programmes.

BIOS recently formed a partnership with Arizona State University's Global Futures Laboratory, creating even more opportunities for Bermudian students.

“Studying in the United States provides opportunities and experiences that cannot be replicated in any other country.

So many Bermudian government leaders, international business representatives, and entertainers have shared how they EHQH̰WHG IURP WKHLU 8 6 HGXFDWLRQDO experience. The next generation of Bermudian leaders deserves to have those same opportunities.”

What are the benefits of studying in the U.S.?

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in a college or university.

Of all the great features of American colleges and XQLYHUVLWLHV ̰UVW PXVW EH the quality of the education.

Eight of the top 10 ranked universities in the world are in the United States. If you examine the rankings of the top 100 or even the top 500, the majority of leading universities will be in the United States.

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7KH 6LU +DUU\ ' %XWWHṴHOG Undergraduate Scholarship is awarded annually to a Bermudian student commencing, or already pursuing, a degree overseas at an accredited university.

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The 2021 recipient, Tierrai Tull, is studying for a bachelor’s degree in International Relations at the University of Toronto, Canada.

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In a nutshell, if you are studying in the UK for a 3-year period you are looking at well over $100,000 total, while a degree course in Canada or USA takes 4 years, so a possible average cost of between $125,000 and $175,000.

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com. It is estimated that approximately RUJDQLVDWLRQV R̯HU VFKRODUVKLSV some just one, some multiple, so a guesstimate of perhaps 350 scholarships available in total to Bermuda students.

Obviously, students must meet some criteria to be able to be considered for awards. However, one does not have to be an A student to receive a scholarship.

Award providers are looking for students who not only are doing reasonably well academically, but who are well-rounded, have some focus on a future career, can demonstrate sporting or community involvement and who show a keenness to advance.

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So, how to proceed?

First, you need to create an account on the website (www. bermudascholarships.com). Once done, you can log in anytime from anywhere DQG SURFHHG WR ̰OO LQ GHWDLOV DERXW yourself – education, grades, interests, estimated college costs, etc. (Please be sure to make a note of your log-in information!)

Second, you should select your DUHD DQG OHYHO RI VWXG\ WR ̰QG DOO WKH scholarships you are eligible for – usually a bunch will come up. You can research them and then short-list the ones you are interested in. Don’t just select those R̯HULQJ WKH PRVW PRQH\ EXW DSSO\ IRU VPDOOHU RQHV WRR ǿ DɓHU DOO LI \RX UHFHLYH 3 scholarships valued at $10,000 each, you are well on your way to funding your education.

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Get someone – teacher, friend, parent – to read your essay to make sure it reads well.

Financial need is another important aspect to consider. Most award providers require that a ‘statement of means’ form be completed so, you will need to get your parent or guardian to complete this. The information is quite comprehensive so it would be a good idea to try to start this sooner rather than later.

You are going to be asked to provide RWKHU ̰OHV DOVR VXFK DV UHIHUHQFHV SURRI of cost of tuition, acceptance letter, etc. and very importantly, proof of status.

This is a letter that can be requested from the Department of Immigration as a copy of a passport, or your birth FHUWL̰FDWH LV QRW DFFHSWDEOH Once you have created all your documents and uploaded them in the Files section of the website and have attached additional documents such as essays (note that all documents must be in pdf), you can spend more time UHVHDUFKLQJ GL̯HUHQW VFKRODUVKLSV DQG

short-listing those you are eligible for.

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You can apply for multiple scholarships – however, please ensure you are eligible for them. For instance, if you are planning on studying performing arts and apply for an engineering scholarship, you will not be considered. )LQDOO\ LI \RX GR UXQ LQWR GL̲FXOWLHV please use the Help button at the top of the website and send a message. The R̲FH LV PDQQHG IURP ǿ RQ ZHHNGD\V so you will receive a quick response.

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We are very fortunate to receive incredible ongoing support from numerous donors, without which these programmes would simply not be possible.

STEP 1 – CAREER GUIDANCE BFIS Schools Outreach Committee members visit all high schools to talk to senior year students about careers in the (Re)Insurance industry, with all visits being virtual this year. Students who express an interest in learning more are usually then invited to BFIS Lunch and Learns where industry professionals chat to them about their careers and give them personal insight into what insurance is all about.

Due to COVID, this opportunity will be available virtually this year.

Following on from this, BFIS Mentor Network Committee members organise a series of speed networking lunches where industry professionals —actuaries, lawyers, accountants, underwriters, brokers, IT professionals, etc. — chat one-on-one with students. This gives students a further opportunity to talk to SURIHVVLRQDOV ZKR ZRUN LQ VSHFL̰F DUHDV where they may have a particular interest.

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period each February during students’ lunch break and it is hoped that we will be able to host the students in-person in 2022.

Schools Outreach Committee members normally visit schools again early in the year to give presentations on navigating bermudascholarships.

FRP Ȁ KRZ WR FUHDWH SUR̰OHV UHVHDUFK scholarships, write essays, etc. Committee members guide the students through the scholarship application process, giving pointers and best practices about applying for scholarships. These sessions too are EHLQJ R̯HUHG YLUWXDOO\ DW SUHVHQW GXH WR Covid guidelines.

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STEP 3 – MENTORING All BFIS scholars are matched with mentors from the industry who give guidance and advice as their studies progress. We also provide mentoring to any other students or graduates with aspirations to work in the industry. These mentor/mentee relationships work UHDOO\ ZHOO DQG PDQ\ FRQWLQXH ZHOO DɓHU graduation and into the scholars’ careers.

Normally, BFIS Mentor Network Committee members organise a number of networking lunches and other educational opportunities for students throughout the year during summer and winter vacation breaks. These are great opportunities for students to meet and chat informally with industry professionals, ask questions, gain knowledge, etc. Unfortunately, Covid has curtailed in-person functions in the past year or so but it is hoped we can once DJDLQ R̯HU LQ SHUVRQ VHVVLRQV QH[W \HDU

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The ABIC Education Awards are supported by more than 50 member companies looking to encourage young Bermudians to join the international business sector. In the past decade the SURJUDPPH KDV JLYHQ PRUH WKDQ 0 to 190 Bermudian students pursuing full undergraduate or post-graduate degrees at accredited colleges or universities abroad.

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a comprehensive online scholarship resource, www.bermudascholarships. com that gives students the ability to search for available scholarships and apply directly online.

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Undergraduate scholarships are valued at $15,000 per year for up to two years. Graduate Scholarship is valued at $20,000 for one year.

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SCHOLARSHIPS Chubb Awards Chubb believes it has an important role to play in creating a potential talent pool for Bermuda, in preparing students to enter the workplace, and in nurturing young talent to become the business and community leaders of tomorrow. Chubb is committed to providing learning and development opportunities to young Bermudians within its insurance and reinsurance operations. Its educational programmes support students wishing to pursue careers in international business as well as those pursuing careers in technical and service industries that are critical for our community. These SURJUDPPHV R̯HU QRW RQO\ ̰QDQFLDO support; but also on-the-job work experience and professional learning opportunities. Chubb has supported hundreds of students professionally and academically through various educational initiatives, including the Robert Clements Scholarship, Bermuda College Education Award, Chubb Select Internship and summer employment positions. For more information about Chubb’s programmes and how to apply,

visit www.chubb.com/bm/students or www.bermudascholarships.com or contact EHUPXGD KXPDQUHVRXUFHV#FKXEE FRP Win an aquarium scholarship The Bermuda Zoological Society (BZS) invites Bermudian university students to compete for an environmental-related scholarship or internship.

7KH %=6 6WHLQKR̯ VFKRODUVKLS SURYLGHV educational opportunities for Bermudian students studying environmental sciences at accredited institutions. To be considered, applicants must be in the ̰QDO WZR \HDUV RI D EDFKHORUȃV GHJUHH RU working toward a master’s or doctorate in WKHLU FKRVHQ ̰HOG The Ernest E. Stempel Foundation Summer Internship Programme

GREEN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP Peter, Alexander and Andrew Green are pleased to announce that we will be doubling our scholarship amount to students studying subjects considered important to Bermuda’s future. All recipients will still receive $5,000 but those studying fields considered important to Bermuda such as medicine, nursing, hotel and hospitality management, finance, insurance, solicitor, etc, will receive an additional $5,000 a year.

We would like to remind candidates that they must apply for the Knowledge Quest Scholarship in order to be eligible for the Green Family Scholarship.

The Green Family Scholarship will be awarded to ten students each year who will then receive $5,000/$10,000 annually for a period of no more then four years towards education and tuition costs to an accredited college or university abroad, subject to receipt of satisfactory grades at the end of each academic year.

Applications can be found at:

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Applicants, who must have demonstrated financial need, shall have first applied for a scholarship through Knowledge Quest, a registered charity, inorder to be eligibile for the Green Family Scholarship.

Applications for the Knowledge Quest scholarship must be received by April 30th.

For applications, please visit the Knowledge Quest website at www.knowledgequest.bm For further inquiries, please contact Knowledge Quest at: knowledgequest@logic.bm The Green Family reserves the right to determine which degrees are considered important for Bermuda and the right to modify the terms and conditions at any time.

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Moving the world forward That’s what AXA XL Scholars are working on doing and we are proud of them for it.

If you are interested in pursuing a career in Actuarial, Claims, Risk Management or Underwriting, consider applying for an AXA XL Scholarship.

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THE GARDEN CLUB OF BERMUDA offers SCHOLARSHIPS for: Agriculture Agronomy Environmental Science Horticulture; Floristry and Landscaping Plant Conservation and any other related subjects.

Endless possibilities for students Endless benefits for Bermuda Go to bermudascholarships.com and select Horticulture or Agriculture.

APPLICATION DEADLINE MAY 31, 2022

SCHOLARSHIPS provides a six-week stipend from June to August for interns to work on projects relating to conservation, education, or research issues in Bermuda. Interns gain valuable experience and acquire a greater understanding of delicate island ecosystems.

The BZS education programmes support the national science curriculum for thousands of Bermuda students, from pre-school to college. BZS conservation initiatives include projects to protect endangered sea turtles, VNLQNV FRUDO UHHIV DQG NLOOL̰VK ZKLOH BZS scientists work with colleagues worldwide to share research vital to international conservation programmes.

The BZS strives to encourage and support young generations of Bermudians to become stewards of our natural environment.

Centennial Bermuda Foundation The Centennial Bermuda Foundation wants you to apply for a scholarship, and there are more than 20 for you to consider. It believes all individuals should have the same access to opportunities. Its focus on equity stems from a core belief to provide scholarships for those who GHPRQVWUDWH ̰QDQFLDO QHHG ZKLOH meeting academic criteria.

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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES WQ is committed to investing in Bermudian students wishing to pursue a career in the legal profession.

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has allowed me to make lasting friendships with people from around the world. The school is a tight-knit community, and we support each other like a family. I have learned so much about myself and would not want to be anywhere else.”

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Melanie’s work was recently featured in two seminal exhibitions: Brilliant & Black: A Jewellery Renaissance at Sotheby’s New York and Force of Nature at the Elisabetta Cipriani Gallery in London, England. She was also recently featured in British Vogue, The New York Times and Town & Country magazine. Melanie is currently involved in a number of initiatives looking at supporting diversity within the jewellery industry and is one of the founders of The Jewellery Futures Fund, an initiative looking to

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Appleby was just what I was looking for; the campus is amazing with excellent facilities, the students in boarding are like a second family to me, and the education you receive really sets you up for later in life. Coming to Appleby I expected schooling to be more challenging, and it has certainly lived up to my expectations. The most important thing I’ve gained here is a second home.

No matter where I go in the future, I will always have friends from Appleby.

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ZZZ DSSOHE\ RQ FD Bermuda College For 0DULO\Q &XSLGRUH, it’s never too late to achieve your goals. Proud graduate of the Bermuda College/Mount Saint Vincent Bachelor of Business Administration programme, she is now working as an HR generalist at a reinsurance company.

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Since our founding in 1911, students at Appleby College have had the opportunity to stretch their minds and imaginations across different disciplines as they focus on learning through investigation. Located in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, we are recognized globally as one of the world’s leading university preparatory schools and we are fortunate to have our graduates attend some of the finest universities in Canada including the University of Toronto, McGill University, Queen’s University, Western University and Dalhousie University, as well as schools around the world including New York University, University of California, Berkeley, Johns Hopkins University, Cornell University, Princeton University, the University of Cambridge, the Royal College of Surgeons and the University of St. Andrews to name but a few.

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EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES “I came back to Bermuda with a 3-year advanced diploma in Human Resources, and was able to transfer my credits to enrol into the Bermuda College partnership with MSVU and begin my undergraduate degree. Throughout my time of study, I juggled studying and parenting. I didn’t have to worry about room and board fees, I was able to save money, and I didn’t have the overseas distractions to contend with. It was a SHUIHFW ̰W IRU PH Ȇ 7R VWDUW \RXU RZQ journey contact WGLOO#FROOHJH EP Bermuda High School (BHS) $ULDGQH :DUG plans to complete her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in the US, majoring in fashion design and creative writing. Her ultimate goal is to gain recognition in the fashion world for her EULGDO GHVLJQV $UL LV WKH ̰UVW %+6 VWXGHQW to study two creative art courses in the ,% &HUWL̰FDWH 3URJUDPPH Ȁ DUW DQG theatre. She is a highly creative student and has taken part in numerous school productions. She has been actively involved in student leadership and has served as a Deputy Head student, a Diversity Leader and is one of the Head

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Girls for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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Xienne is a member of the National Honor Society and embraces its tenets of leadership, service, and character development. She currently serves as a member of the prefect body and is the Vice-President and Assistant Secretary for her class. Ever since she was in high school, she made herself available to be a servant leader. She has held positions such as President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Parliamentarian as she progressed through high school.

She serves her community well and volunteers at the Hamilton Seventhday Adventist Feeding Programme. She is also a deaconess at her church. On any given Sabbath, she can be seen welcoming guests, taking temperature, and assisting with contact tracing at the Hamilton SDA Church on King Street.

Her duties also require her to assist in the serving of communion. She loves children and has worked as a summer camp counsellor.

Xienne’s love for math has propelled her to aspire to be an accountant like her dad. Bermuda Institute is proud to have Xienne as a student and invites others who desire a Christian education, to consider choosing Bermuda Institute.

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Foundations in Accountancy The ACCA Foundations in Accountancy is an entry-level suite of awards, including certificates, diplomas and a revised Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) Qualification.

• Introductory Certificate in Financial and Management Accounting • Intermediate Certificate in Financial and Management Accounting • Diploma in Accounting and Business • Certified Accounting Technician Qualification This suite offers students the ability to enter the programme at various points, allowing flexibility based on knowledge and experience.

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Blue Ridge School is built for boys and how boys learn best. But it is also built for character education. For traditional values, lifelong bonds, and global citizenship.

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You have the talent We have the opportunities Robert Clements Scholarship The fully-funded Robert Clements Scholarship is awarded to a qualified Bermudian student studying full-time towards an undergraduate or graduate degree in insurance, risk management, actuarial science, or other insurance related disciplines. The scholarship covers tuition fees, living expenses, books and airfare in addition to offering employment opportunities.

Application deadline: 30 April each year Bermuda College Education Award The Bermuda College Education Award is offered to a qualified graduate of Bermuda College, enrolled in at least the third (junior) year of a 4-year (or the second year of a 3-year UK) degree program at an accredited university. The Award of $15,000 per year, assists with tuition and fees for up to two years immediately following graduation.

Application deadline: 15 April each year Chubb Select Internship Chubb Select is a 10-week paid insurance internship. It is designed to provide Bermudian university students with foundational experiences to help them build successful careers in the insurance industry.

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