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Introduction

It is envisioned that CXC will become integrated, flexible,

responsive, and proactive in fulfilling its regional mandate.

were consulted in October and November respectively. Both risks and challenges facing the region. Participants welcomed
groups expressed appreciation for the engaging approach this engagement and we agreed to look at ways for future
CXC has taken toward stakeholder consultations, and collaboration including developing products suitable for their
welcomed the opportunity to discuss pertinent issues relating needs.
to their needs, expectations, challenges and concerns.
As we continue to focus on the digital transformation of
In November, I was invited by the International Organisation of stakeholders’ interaction using technology to drive innovative
Employers (IOE) to present “An overview of youth employment solutions, work has already begun on redesigning CXC’s website,
in the Caribbean” at their workshop for representatives of which will help us better engage our stakeholders. An exciting
employer organisations from across the Caribbean region. new feature will be the introduction of an Artificial Intelligence
The workshop was held in Aruba under the theme: “Promoting Chatbot. This will allow our stakeholders to engage with us
youth employability and skills development in the Caribbean: 24/7 and gives us the ability to interact with a large number of
the role of employers’ organisations.” customers simultaneously.

The regional employers endorsed CXC’s proposal to develop CXC’s e-Learning Hub will also allow for the provision of a single
and implement a work readiness certification, which will collaborative and engaging space online to access digital and
equip candidates with the competencies required to function other resources to support teaching, learning and assessment
effectively in the world of work. – a continuation of the process of enhancing our stakeholders’
experience at all touch points.
The employers also place emphasis on these candidates
being trainable and not necessarily technically skilled. Let me close by saying: It is truly a privilege to work with such a
dedicated team of professionals at CXC, and I would like to record
These successful engagements with the stakeholders from my appreciation for their continued support and commitment as
across the region are part of CXC’s ongoing transformation we seek to transform and reposition CXC to greater heights.
agenda of projecting CXC as not just an examinations body
but as a regional enterprise that demonstrates a degree
Wayne Wesley, PhD, CMgr
of awareness and collective understanding of the scope, Registrar and CEO

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