SECTION A: GENERAL INFORMATION
2026 Graduate Traineeship Programme Application
The Department of Workforce Development is pleased to launch the 2026 Graduate Traineeship Programme. This is for College or University graduates who are between the ages of 18 and 26. Applicants must have graduated within the last two years (2024-2026). The application window, including submission of all supporting documents, is October 30th to November 13th, 2026.
1. Name of Applicant
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First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
2. Applicant Date of Birth
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Day
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Month
Year
2 digit day, 2 digit month, 4 digit year
Birthday
3. Applicant Age
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Current Age
4. Applicant Gender
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Please Select
Male
Female
Other
5. If there is another gender qualifier you would prefer, please state here.
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6. Have you participated in Youth Employment Programmes with the Department of Workforce Development in the past?
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New Participant - This is my first time applying.
Returning Participant - I've earned a placement in the past.
7. Please share the school/educational institution from which you attained your degree.
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6a. Please share the year in which you graduated.
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8. Applicant Email Address
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example@example.com
9. Applicant Primary Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
10. Applicant Secondary Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
11. Applicant Local Primary Address (This must match your bank statement and all payroll forms)
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
Country
Postal / Zip Code
11a. Parish
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
Parish/State
Postal / Zip Code
11b. Postal Code
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
Country
Postal / Zip Code
12. Social Insurance Number (SIN) (This is legally mandatory for anyone 18 years or above who participates in the workforce.)
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NOTES: (1) This is a six-digit number. (2) To apply for a Social Insurance Number, visit the Bermuda Government Website (www.gov.bm) (3) You will be asked to upload a copy later on in this survey.
13. Are you currently employed?
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Yes
No
14. Emergency Contact: First Name
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14a. Emergency Contact: Last Name
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15. Emergency Contact Email
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example@example.com
16. Emergency Contact Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
SECTION B: CAREER INTERESTS
Note: The career interests you share will be used as a guide to help us secure a suitable placement. Please select your chosen career path(supported by a degree) and your top three areas of interest. Be as specific as possible. For example, if you are interested in Information Technology, indicate the area—such as Coding, Web Development, Cybersecurity,etc.
17. Please select your chosen Career Pathway
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Please Select
Allied Health
Hospitality
Business Administration
Information Technology
Skilled Trades
Green Economy
17a. Please specify your Career Interest #1
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17b. Please specify your Career Interest #2
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17c. Please specify your Career Interest #3
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18. Please share any additional information you feel will support your application or job placement.
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Supporting Documents
19. Proof of Bermudian Citizenship (Voter's Registration Card/ Bermuda Passport photo and data page/ Immigration letter)
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20. Photo Identification (Driver's License/Passport data and photo page)
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NOTES: Upload Photo Identification.
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21. Resume (Your resume may be shared with potential employers during the placement process. Please use a professional format.)
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22. Cover Letter (Your cover letter may be shared with potential employers during the placement process. Please use a professional format.)
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23. Personal Statement of Interest 300 -500 words. (Please use a professional format.)
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24. Two (2) reference (Professional and/or Academic) Letters: Your reference letters may be shared with potential employers during the placement process.
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25. Proof of degree from University/College as of the past two(2) years.
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26. Proof of a minimum GPA of 2.7 or equivalent (UK Pass)
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NOTES: Upload proof of GPA via your transcript or official student profile.
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27. Official Bank Statement/ Authorized bank letter (must display the applicant name, address, account number and account type from HSBC, Clarien or Bank of Butterfield)
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NOTES: (1) Upload your bank statement. (2) Cross out account balances. (3) Your address on your official bank statement MUST match your address on your identification and New Hire Form.
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28. Proof of local Health Insurance (letter or medical card which displays the applicants name and policy number).
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NOTES: (1) Upload proof of health insurance. If you do not have insurance, continue to apply and email youthemployment@gov.bm to let us know.
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29. Proof of Social Insurance Number (SIN) Mandatory
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NOTES: (1) Upload your official social insurance card, which has your name and number on it. (2) You will not be able to participate in the GTP programme without this.
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By signing this form, I hereby share that the information I have provided is accurate. I authorize the Department of Workforce Development to disclose information with potential employers, to support the achievement of confirming work placements.
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