Created: Oct 20, 2005 11:00 AM
photo by Glenn Tucker KPMG's Greg Haycock and Ciara Ruth Ciara Ruth has joined the Firm for a short-term work programme. Ciara is one of 11 young Bermudians to recently return from a 10 week Raleigh International expedition in Sabah, Malaysia, on the Northern side of the island of Borneo. In making the announcement, KPMG Senior Partner Greg Haycock noted "KPMG has been very supportive of the Raleigh International Bermuda programme since its inception last year and we are delighted to be in a position to offer Ciara Ruth, our sponsored venturer this work-experience opportunity." Programme Director Karen Diel explained exactly how this phase of the programme is intended to work. "All of the young Bermudans who took part in the recent expedition, which was jointly funded by Government and the private sector, have had to subscribe to employment of substance or commit further their education, those not able to do either are requested to undertake further education through the National Training Board. They must also undertake to develop, lead and carry out a Community project of substance as a team in Bermuda." Ciara, who wishes to pursue a career as an accountant, will begin her studies at the Bermuda College this coming January. Ms. Diel went on to note, "It is ideal when sponsor firms such as KPMG can offer employment opportunities to our returning venturers. It is a very positive extension of their sponsorship role as it gives bright young, Bermudians like Ciara the help they need to establish themselves as positive citizens in our community. We are very grateful to KPMG and the other firms who have assisted with the job placement programme. It means a great deal to the venterers and gives additional substance to the Raleigh programme." Ciara has been assigned to the Firm's Corporate Recovery practice where she will be assisting with numerous projects and activities. It is KPMG's hope that Ciara will remain focused on her long-term career plans and join the
The Bermuda office of accounting giant KPMG has hired a 'Raleigh Venturer' on a short-term work programme.
Ciara Ruth was one of 11 young Bermudians to return recently from a ten-week Raleigh International expedition in Sabah, Malaysia, on the Northern side of the island of Borneo.
All of the young Bermudians who took part in the recent expedition ? which was jointly funded by Government and the private sector ? are required to continue their education and also to get practical work experience, including the option to do so through the National Training Board.
As a group, the Venturers must also develop, lead and carry out a community project as a team in Bermuda.
Ms Ruth, who wants to be an accountant, is continuing her education at Bermuda College in January, and the KPMG opportunity will give her some hands-on experience in her chosen field.
At KPMG, Ms Ruth been assigned to the firm's Corporate Recovery practice where she will be assisting with numerous projects.
She may also be able to join the firm's student programme once she completes her university studies overseas.
KPMG senior partner Greg Haycock said: "KPMG has been very supportive of the Raleigh International Bermuda programme since its inception last year and we are delighted to be in a position to offer Ciara Ruth, our sponsored Venturer, this work-experience opportunity."
Programme director Karen Diel said: "It is ideal when sponsor firms such as KPMG can offer employment opportunities to our returning venturers.
"It is a very positive extension of their sponsorship role as it gives bright young, Bermudians like Ciara the help they need to establish themselves as positive citizens in our community.
"We are very grateful to KPMG and the other firms who have assisted with the job placement programme.
"It means a great deal to the venturers and gives additional substance to the Raleigh programme."
