Caymanian Compass - August 30, 2000
Cable & Wireless summer school employees
This summer Cable & Wireless employed 17 teenagers who will soon represent part of the islandÕs workforce.
Each student was given the opportunity to work in a specific department under the supervision of some of C&W top leaders. Though only employed for the summer the students were treated as ÒrealÓ employees. Each student was interviewed and required to bring in a completed application, recent school reports, and a letter or reference, a Cable & Wireless press release.
ÒWe felt that it was necessary to prepare them for what future employers would expect of themÓ, C&W said. The program is seen as a productive way for active teenagers to obtain practical experience, earn pay, and gain a better understanding of career possibilities.
All of the summer students undertook multiple tasks relative to their departments, In the Mobil Department, Mrs. Sue Buckeridge (Head of Mobile) accommodated two young men : Leon Buckeridge and Sean Cohen. They assisted her with computer data entry and customer service. In the Sales Department, the summer students dealt with sales requests as well as various office duties including filling and data entry.
While Mrs. Kayla Shibli (PA to HOD) supervised Deidre Garcia in this department, Mrs. Dale Hill (Residential Sales Manager) supervised Deri Hill and Sloane Conolly. Carissa McLaughlin worked with Mrs. Carol Glasgow and Lina Powery worked with Miss Wendy Leslie in the Networks Department and General Manager & Financial ControllerÕs Department respectively. Both performed various secretarial duties.
A favorite for students in recent years has been Mr. Echard LaughlinÕs Customer Service Department (Residential Section). In this department, the students spend time on the road with C&W employees who are responsible for repairs and installations in local homes. Yves Delatorre and Damian Powell have been placed in this department for the summer.
In the Business Section of Customer Service, Jimel Mclean, Windell Schott Jr. and Dion Brandon have been assisting the technicians and servicemen under Mr. Owen ScotlandÕs supervision.
The External Line Plant Manager, Mr ÒBusterÓ Mclean, was in charge of Jamaal Anderson who was given a chance to learn about installing and splicing communications cables, Mr. John Levy, Stores Manager, took on two students, Lloyd Conolly and Christopher Glasgow. These young men completed a variety of tasks, including the processing of incoming goods and computer data entry.
At the C&W Cayman Brac location, two students working in the Technical Operations Department under the supervision of Mr. Darrel Rankine (Brac Manager). These students were Keeshan Ritch and Kurt Scott.
Employee Relations Manager and Co-ordinator of the programme, Nancy Powery said ÒCable & Wireless is grateful to all of the supervisors and staff for taking the time to commit to CaymanÕs future. Of course, weÕre also proud of our ambitious students who have participated in our summer program. We feel successful knowing that both parties have benefited from this and look forward to our next summer program.Ó
In addition, Cable & Wireless thanked Book Nook, Burger King, Durty ReidÕs Palace, Hobbies and books Ltd, Hottrax, Outback Steakhouse, Red Sails Sports, Reel Video, and WendyÕs for their assistance.
For more information contact:
Andrea Fa'amoe
Public Relations Manager
Cable & Wireless, Cayman
Tel: 1 345 914 0553
Cell: 1 345 916 6033
E-mail: prm@candw.ky
Cable & Wireless is a major global telecommunications business with customers in 70 countries. Its businesses around the world offer a range of services spanning broadband data, Internet and voice services. Cable & Wireless' priority for expansion is the fast growing market of IP (Internet Protocol) and data services for business customers. It is making major investments in developing advanced networks and services in the US, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region to build the world's leading global IP infrastructure. With the capacity of this advanced infrastructure and its presence in key business markets, Cable & Wireless holds a unique position in terms of global coverage and services to business customers.