The Jamaica Stock Exchange and The Hive Careers Sign MOU to Boost Workforce Development and Innovation Across the Caribbean
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The Jamaica Stock Exchange and The Hive Careers Sign MOU to Boost Workforce Development and Innovation Across the Caribbean

The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) and The Hive Careers (THC), a subsidiary of Ingenuity Technologies Group Inc., have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to accelerate workforce development, innovation, and professional services throughout Jamaica and the wider Caribbean region.

The strategic partnership, effective June 24, 2025, will leverage the strengths of both institutions to provide access to expert consultants, access to regional and global mentors and advisors, innovation strategy and implementation support, and enhanced training opportunities for professionals and listed businesses, particularly those listed on the Junior and Micro Markets.

 

Under the agreement, TheHiveCareers will lead efforts in:

  • Subject Matter Expert (SME) Engagement
  • Global Research & Development Support for listed companies
  • Mentorship and Advisory Programs across priority sectors
  • Professional Services Development and Referral

This initiative will also integrate with the JSE e-Campus, advancing its curriculum by onboarding expert facilitators and developing innovation-centered modules tailored to the current needs of regional professionals and businesses.

Melarka Williams, Founder and CEO of The Hive Careers, emphasized the transformative potential of this collaboration:

“We see this partnership as a powerful vehicle to empower businesses, entrepreneurs and young professionals across the region. Through this collaboration with the JSE, we’re creating a platform where education, mentorship, and innovation converge to drive real economic transformation.”

 

Dr, Marlene Street Forrest, Managing Director of the Jamaica Stock Exchange, welcomes this opportunity for growth in the Junior and Micro Markets.

“We are pleased to have signed a Memorandum of Understanding  with the Hives, as we believe this collaboration will play a significant role in strengthening Jamaica’s Capital Market infrastructure. Through this partnership, we aim to advance research and development, foster learning and growth and enhance support for the Junior and Micro Markets,” she shared.

The MOU outlines a comprehensive governance framework, including:

  • Quarterly Performance Review Meetings
  • Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Tracking
  • Continuous Improvement Mechanisms for ongoing alignment and impact

Both organizations are committed to making the Caribbean a globally competitive hub for talent, businesses and innovation, building bridges between local potential and global expertise.

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