On-the-Job Training& Mentorship Programme
- To develop job skills and working experience for unemployed youth and to assist MSME's in building their workforce
- 295 individuals will be employed at various businesses or organizations for a one year period. Employees will be matched with owners/managers who will provide training, guidance, and support during the training period and mentors will submit a brief report to the unit at the end of the period. Targeted sectors will include tourism, agriculture, manufacturing, and services.
Community Employment Initiatives
- To create sustainable employment within targeted communities by providing support through the village councils or community development groups for community enhancement projects, capacity building, skill development, and beautification projects
- Projects may include community tourism, staffing for resource centers, landscaping and cleaning, painting, after-school classes for students, or other business projects with potential for direct employment within the community.
Graduate Internship Programme
- To provide an opportunity for recent university graduates to gain work experience and develop job-related skills for career development. Graduates will employed on Internships within the Public Sector, NGO's and Statutory Corporations for organizations for a one year period.
- A special programme will be launched for the Kalinago Territory to engage University Graduates on special projects within the Territory.
Education Mentorship Programme
- College graduates will be engaged on a part-time basis to provide after school classes/tutoring services within the communities.
Adult Education-to-Work
- Under the Employment Programme, individuals who have received training in specific skill areas with the Adult Education Division will be engaged for a one year period.
Marketing Assistance Programme
- To assist businesses in sourcing markets, increasing market awareness, generating publicity, and increasing sales.
- The Ministry of Trade will engage a team of graduates to provide technical support to the Small Business Sector.
- Services will be directed specifically to the following activities
Website development
Brand development
Packaging and labeling
Promotional activities – advertising, public relations, sales promotions, direct marketing, and personal selling campaigns
Market research
Market access
Product distributio
