Match the programs
Identify workforce priorities and career ambitions. Assess your program fit, pricing, entry requirements, and positioning.
For universities
Scale online enrollment
in the Caribbean.
We help accredited universities match their online programs with regional workforce needs and build the relationships and operations needed to enroll working adults.
Why the Caribbean?
Wider access for learners.
A regional opportunity for universities.
Accredited online programs can help universities reach working professionals beyond their existing recruitment footprint, while giving learners more choice without relocating.
Education beyond local offerings
International online programs can complement locally available options, giving working adults access to a wider range of subjects, specializations, and qualification pathways while remaining employed and close to home.
Employer partnerships that reach individuals
A corporate relationship can support both company-sponsored training and employees funding their own studies. Universities can connect relevant programs with workforce priorities and individual career goals through the same employer partnership.
Regional knowledge, country-specific decisions
A shared language does not make this one uniform market. Program fit, affordability, entry requirements, and qualification recognition need to be assessed in each country. Catalyst GEM brings regional relationships and enrollment experience to that work.
Our geographic focus
The English-speaking Caribbean and Bermuda
Our focus covers these 16 countries and territories. Recruitment priorities and online program availability are agreed with each university partner.
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Barbados
- Belize
- Bermuda
- British Virgin Islands
- Cayman Islands
- Dominica
- Grenada
- Guyana
- Jamaica
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- The Bahamas
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Turks and Caicos Islands
How we build demand
Start with the market.
Build toward enrollment.
Develop employer relationships
Connect online programs with staff development needs. Create opportunities for both employer-sponsored learning and self-funded study.
Engage prospective students
Recruit under your university’s brand through targeted campaigns, local follow-up, and applicant guidance.
Support applications and enrollment
Use our team and QualifAI to coordinate documents, follow-up, and progress reporting. Review results and refine activity together.
The partnership
An extension of your team.
Your institution
You retain your brand, academic governance, teaching, and qualifications. Your team sets admissions requirements and makes final decisions.
Catalyst GEM
We lead the agreed regional recruitment activity and applicant support. We set responsibilities and reporting with your team before launch.
How we work commercially
Setup and service fees support the agreed research, staff, technology, and operations. An agreed tuition share aligns our commercial incentives with enrollment outcomes. We define responsibilities, investment, reporting, and student progression terms together.
The next step
Readiness Review
Understand the opportunity and what needs to be in place before launch.
Market opportunity
Priority markets and audiences for your online portfolio.
Competitive positioning
Program fit, pricing, and your institution’s strengths.
Operational readiness
Admissions, student support, technology, and gaps to address.
Recommended approach
Actions, responsibilities, and a proposed commercial framework.