The Department of Economic Development has selected 12 Bermudas to participate in a global FinTech education program as a result of a partnership with the Bermuda government, ViableEdu, and NEXT, the island’s first digital asset industry association. Was announced.
A spokeswoman said: “NEXT companies co-sponsor learners’ access to the Fintech Apprenticeship Programme, a unique curriculum designed by Bond CliQ and Viable Mkts CEO Chris White. This support gives sponsors access to the Viable Edu Finance 101 curriculum. This curriculum is generously available to program participants at no additional cost.
Front row – Colesha Pearman and Bria Maybury 2nd row – Saige Ming, Lexy Dowling, Da Zarré Place 3rd row – Maurice Steede, Kevin Dacosta, Jair Eve Missing from the photo – Marq Rodriguez, Rian Michelsen, Dominic Tessitore, Chanae Bascome
“The rigorous program includes live lectures, real-time instruction, and work at FinTech’s Bermuda office on specific projects focused on strengthening the island’s position as a global leader in the industry.
“Program participants will also have the opportunity to network with C-Suite members of local FinTech companies and meet with international FinTech company leaders and about 35 colleagues from several other countries.
“At the end of the program, Bermudian participants will benefit from theoretical instruction, hands-on training and development, project management, soft skills, and network building through encounters with pioneers and subject experts. Will be. “
Jason Heyward, Minister of Economy, Labor and Welfare, said: work. Therefore, we are happy to be able to partner with NEXT and Viable Edu accordingly. This wonderful opportunity will allow Belmdian learners to better understand and hone their skills in this newly growing sector of our economy. “
Stafford Lowe, a member of the NEXT founding committee, explains: Human Resources Development in Bermuda is one of NEXT’s four cornerstones and we are excited to sponsor this unique Summer FinTech program. You can provide Bermuda with a valuable skill set to prepare for opportunities in the digital asset industry. “
Joel Christenson-Brown, co-founder and lead program director of Viable Edu, said: We are pleased to welcome Bermuda-based learners to the 2022 Viable Edu Fintech Practical Program. “
The following companies sponsoring this program are Apex, Bittrex Global, BlockFi, BlockWrk, Ensuro Re, Jewel Bank, Nayms, Relm, Stablehouse, XBTO and 24Exchange. For more information on the program, please send an email to Maryem Biadillah (mbiadillah@gov.bm), Senior Analyst, Department of Economic Development.
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