National Youth Service
The Corps Programmes include a core curriculum divided into:
-A programme which addresses socialization and personal development and;
-A Special Orientation Course that exposes participants to specialized training
that will prepare them for placement within the job market setting.
These training programmes are offered to individuals between the ages
seventeen (17) and twenty four (24).
Visit http://www.nysjamaica.org
for more information.
Jamaica Business Development Centre
Programme: Building Youth for National Development
B.Y.N.D Training in Entrepreneurship
This programme is administered in collaboration with Heart
NTA and the National Youth Service.
The required age range for applying for such a programme
is seventeen(17) to thirty five(35) years old.
The main aim of this programme is to foster training in
business development and this is facilitated by a grant of $30,000 per person.
This grant is provided as a start for the individual in
any entrepreneurial task being undertaken whether it be in the
field of craft, food, fashion, music or barbering. (etc)
Another component of the B.Y.N.D programme is the formulation
of a business plan for the individual, where consultation and a business strategy
is offered to the individual.
visit www.jbdc.net for
more information.
Moneague College
This institution has been re-structured to operate in a more multi-disciplinary
format and now offers both training in teaching skills and also many other community
college programmes, designed to foster the development of youth for the labour market.
Trench Town Reading Centre
The centre addresses specific and identified needs by providing
Library/Peer Tutoring/Read Aloud/Study support
Quilting and Craft Training
Youth Club Activities
Vocational Training
For additional information visit http://www.trenchtownreadingcentre.com/
Heart NTA/Learning for Earning Program (LEAP)
Skills/Employment Centre
The Skills/Employment Centre focusses on providing viable employment opportunities
for those at-risk youths over 16 years of age.
Through the activities of this Centre, youths will not only be provided with marketable
skills but will be placed in a situation to facilitate their achieving financial
independence and a sustainable livelihood.
American Field Services (AFS) Intercultural Programmes
Provides intercultural learning opportunities for youth and young adults.
Training programmes are offered in:
Languages
Hotel Internship
Teacher's Exchange Internship
for more information visit http://afsweb.afs.org/jamaica.nfs
Boys Brigade
Provides training programmes and leadership development based on core principles
of Christian education, educational activities, recreational activities and service
for more information call: 929-0089
2 E Camp Road
Enchantment Youth Development Association
This youth centre facilitates the work of young people, and serves to inspire them
with the highest ideals of character, conduct, and service that they may become
resourceful citizens.
Programmes include:
Youth & Community Tourism
Youth in Agriculture
Drug Abuse Prevention
Home Work & Study Centre
Youth Congress
Contact Info: 123 Duke Street
Tel: 967-3190
Jamaica 4-H Club
Provides training for young people between the ages nine (9) to twenty five (25)
in agriculture, agro-related disciplines, home economics (food technology), leadership
and social skills.
for more information visit www.jamaica4h.com
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