The Youth Employability Program is a five week program targeting unskilled, vulnerable and disadvantaged youths. There are 94 trainees who will participate in courses on commercial food preparation, nail care, air conditioning and refrigeration, as well as entrepreneurship and basic math.
The Barrouallie Technical Institute partial scholarships cover meals for 20 “at-risk” trainees in courses on data operations, building construction, food and drinks service, garment construction, and food preparation over an academic year.
The Youth Employability Program had 94 young participants in four skill areas:
- Introductory Plumbing – 22 trainees
- Refrigeration & AC Repairs & Maintenance – 22 trainees
- Electrical Installation & Maintenance – 23 trainees
- Commercial Food Preparation – 27 trainees