Young and creative, bold and innovative
IT’S Youth Month once more and this year the National Centre for Youth Development (NCYD) focuses on the ingenuity, courage and originality of young people in all areas.
Whether it is in business, academics or community life, the NCYD is empowering young people so that they can tap into their positive energies and ideas that will build the country!
Youth Month 2011 activities have been structured to encouraged youth to be creative, bold and innovative in business development, the performing arts and community service, in order to become more active in Jamaica’s development. The NCYD will be spreading useful information about employment opportunities, health and wellness, and youth empowerment, among other things.
A key feature of Youth Month 2011 is the unveiling of the NCYD/YIC website, www.youthjamaica.com, which will give youth increased access to job opportunities through its link with the Labour Market Information System. Youth can post their résumés online using the job search engine. The site also allows young people to learn more about the NCYD and its Youth Information Centres.
For this year, young people are being encouraged to live the theme. Find creative and innovative ways to positively impact the lives of others and make a difference in your communities.