Case study/Smarter Bahamas × University of The Bahamas
Launching the First Data Analytics Career Accelerator in the Bahamas
DriveX partnered with Smarter Bahamas and the University of The Bahamas to build an employer-aligned talent pipeline, achieving 100% graduation among eligible students and career outcomes for 95% of eligible graduates within six months.
- Type of work
- Education program development & growth
- Timeframe
- 9-month pilot + 3-month renewal
- Category
- Higher education / Workforce development
- 272
- Completed applications
- 87%
- Retention through 16 weeks
- 100%
- Graduation of eligible students
- 95%
- Outcomes within 90 days
01/The problem
Demand for skilled data analytics professionals was rising fast, but there was a critical gap between industry needs and available local talent.
The university and Smarter Bahamas needed a scalable model to rapidly build a pipeline of qualified professionals, with a clear path to employment after graduation.
02/What we built
What we built
Market-aligned curriculum
In-depth market research to align the curriculum with employer demand and real industry needs.
Recruitment marketing
Strategic marketing and outreach to attract a high-quality applicant pool.
Delivery team
Recruited and coached the core delivery team with local and international hires.
Learner support
Robust support systems to drive retention and successful course completion.
Employer partnerships
Established partnerships with industry leaders to secure direct career transitions and employment for graduates.
03/The outcome
The accelerator set a precedent for collaboration between the university, industry, and private funding: a replicable model connecting education directly to employment outcomes.
“We witnessed a transformative journey that combined rigorous instruction with robust career support. The results speak for themselves. Students achieved promotions, secured employment, or embarked on internships within just 90 days of completing the programme.”
