We are thrilled to announce our partnership with the University College of the Cayman Islands (UCCI) as co-hosts of the Walkers Spotlight Series.
This series, created specifically to broaden students’ understanding of the global financial services industry, highlights topics and trends currently impacting the industry both in Cayman and abroad.
The inaugural Spotlight was held on Monday 21 October at UCCI where Walkers Partner Ed Pearson and Global Engineering Manager Jay Dobson presented on the impact of Artificial Intelligence across the financial services industry.
"Investing in local talent begins with investing in educational opportunities" said Ingrid Pierce, Global Managing Partner, Walkers. "This is a critical part of developing the next generation of leaders. The Walkers Spotlight Series aims to inspire young academics by translating theory into practice, with examples of real-world expertise and experience."
"We are excited to introduce our Spotlight Series to university students in Cayman and give students a firsthand look into the financial services industry," shared Layla Eden, Learning and Development Manager, Walkers. "We are committed to advancing the future careers of young professionals by expanding their knowledge of the broad range of career opportunities in the industry."
The Walkers Spotlight Series is one pillar of a continued collaboration between UCCI and Walkers to aid with the advancement of students in Cayman.