Youth Summer Employment Programme offering thousands of jobs prepares to launch KINGSTON, JAMAICA — As the official start to summer slowly rolls around, thousands of jobs in Jamaica are likely about to be set aside for the nation’s youth. The Youth Summer Employment Programme (YSEP) was launched in 2017 with an aim to address unemployment…
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More young Jamaicans, retirees could be joining workforce now than pre-pandemic
Workforce statistics show youth unemployment way down, decline in number of Jamaicans outside labour force KINGSTON, JAMAICA — Data from the Statistical Institute of Jamaica’s (STATIN) latest Labour Force Survey suggest more young people and retirees may be joining the workforce now as compared to not only last year but also before the start of…
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Students invited to apply for Bermuda Summer Employment Programme
Bermudian students have until Feb. 15 to sign up for opportunity to earn extra income while gaining work experience this summer HAMILTON, BERMUDA — The application process has opened for Bermudian college and university students to apply for this year’s Summer Employment Programme, with the Department of Workforce Development eagerly inviting all eligible students to…
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Reducing youth unemployment, promoting entrepreneurship among priorities for Montserrat in 2022
Premier Farrell says his government plans to increase homeownership for young Montserratians while also decreasing youth unemployment BRADES, MONTSERRAT — Tackling youth unemployment is among the priorities of the government in 2022, said Premier Joseph Farrell during his New Year’s Day address to the nation. As he outlined a series of initiatives his administration plans…
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