The Cayman Islands Government (CIG) has announced that applications are now open for the 2026 Summer Internship Programme. Caymanian students who hold a government scholarship and will be 17 years of age or older by 1 May 2026 are encouraged to apply at careers.gov.ky. The deadline to submit applications is 31 March 2026.

Now in an expanded form, the CIG Summer Internship Programme will provide up to 200 Caymanian scholarship students with the opportunity to gain meaningful, practical work experience within the Civil Service. Placements of one to four months duration will be offered between May and September 2026 across a wide range of government entities.

Deputy Governor Franz Manderson said the expanded programme reflects a deliberate, collaborative approach to developing the next generation of Caymanian professionals. “I am immensely proud of what this programme has become. Under the leadership of the Portfolio of the Civil Service, we are building strong, sustainable talent pipelines into the most diverse workforce in the Cayman Islands. The involvement this year of the Ministry of Education and Training, Ministry of Caymanian Employment and Immigration, and now 12 private sector partners is powerful proof of what we achieve when we truly work together.”

He added, “I want to extend special recognition to Walkers Cayman Islands Office, that stepped forward as the first private sector firm to offer placements in 2025 including within their overseas offices, where Caymanian students have the right to live and work. We may compete for talent, but this initiative sends a clear message that when it matters most, our public and private sectors stand united behind the next generation.”

Students from all academic disciplines are encouraged to apply. Interns accepted into the programme will receive CINICO medical benefits and, for those aged 18 and over, pension contributions. Beyond these tangible benefits, participants will gain real-world experience, build a professional network across government entities, and explore the full range of career pathways available throughout the Civil Service. 

In addition to CIG placements, a limited number of applications may, with permission, be shared with select private sector companies, further expanding the career opportunities available to participants. The Cayman Islands Government has further extended an invitation to other private sector employers to join the programme by contacting the Portfolio of the Civil Service