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Learn, Earn, Give, Save “Engaging Youth, Securing their Future” Global Youth Economic Opportunities Summit September 27, 2018 Olivia McFarlane
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Learn, Earn, Give, Save
“Engaging Youth, Securing their Future”
Global Youth Economic Opportunities Summit
September 27, 2018
Olivia McFarlane
o The Learn, Earn, Give and Save (LEGS) Programme works as anoverarching strategy to reduce crime by turning out goal-oriented,productive young persons that will contribute to job creation,economic growth and community development.
o The LEGS Principles of Learning, Earning, Giving and Savingunderpin all LEGS Programme projects and initiatives, and areintended to be expanded to all youth programmes across Jamaica.
o In execution, the LEGS Programme operates through collaboration ofmultiple ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) to providemeaningful engagement opportunities, in line with the National Policyon Work
o The LEGS Secretariat acts as the managing and coordinating armfor the programme, and is responsible for monitoring andevaluation of projects.
BACKGROUND
The Four Pillars
WORK TO LEARN
Participants to receive Core Skills
training.
On-the-job training also helps participants gain key skills for their
development.
WORK TO EARN
Participants will be paid stipend
fortnightly.
This stipend will enable them to
cover lunch costs, transport and
basic subsistence.
WORK TO GIVE
Participants will work in areas of direct service to
their country.
The programme also emphasizes
the importance of volunteerism.
WORK TO SAVE
A portion of the stipend will be
withheld.
This is deliverable in lump sum upon
programme completion for
future use.
LEGS Secretariat
MOEYI /Ministry of
National Security
• In-School Youth
• At-Risk Youth
MICAF/MCGES/Ministry of Local Government &
Community Development
• MSMES • Farmers • Gender
Ministry of Labour
• PATH
Ministry of Finance
• Private Sector• Publicity / Public
Education
JFEP Working Group
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Focus Group: Why Unattached Youth?o Addressing the issue of unattached youth in Jamaica has been a major
challenge for years.
o The rate of unemployment in youth (considered age 14-24 y.o. by STATIN) reached 25.4% in October of 2017.
o The expenditure on crime and violence as a per cent the gross domestic product (GDP) was 4% or approximately $J75 billion dollars in 2014.
o The main victims and perpetrators of violent crimes are young males between the ages of 16 and 24.
FOCUS GROUP: Why At-risk Youth?
o Engagements in the LEGS Programme takethe form of six – twelve month internshipsthat target unattached youth between theages of 18 to 29.
o This age group includes a significantportion of persons who are not attached toany formal institution (i.e. in school,training or employment) and vulnerable toparticipating in illicit activities
APPRENTICESHIP
FOCUS GROUP: Why At-risk Youth?
UNATTACHED YOUTH RECRUITMENT PLACEMENTCORE SKILLS
TRAINING
TECHNICAL SKILLS TRAINING(on-the-job)
INTERNSHIP
Opportunities After Leaving Programme (e.g.):• Further Skills Training & Certification
• Joining the Labour Force• Entrepreneurship• Formal Education
Monitoring & Evaluation Throughout
CERTIFICATION
Main Pathway for Programme Completion
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1. A pool of young persons with greater employment readiness through acquisition of employability, technical and core skills.
2. Certified individuals added to the labour pool (HEART/NCTVET Certification re skills acquired in the workplace).
3. Increased level of financial literacy and financial planning.
4. Greater inter-agency collaboration for youth oriented programmes.
5. Reduction in the absolute number of unattached youthand a corresponding reduction in anti-social behaviouramong the target group.
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
We Transform“Save a Child, Change a Nation”
• Launched under the Ministry of National Security under its Department of Correctional Services (DCS) in 2017.
• The initiative targets at-risk / underserved youth who are under the care of the DCS, and provides them with rehabilitative services, mentorship, vocational and academic training.CONTACT: [email protected]
Career Advancement Programme (CAP)“Change of Attitude Through Performance”
• Launched under the Ministry of Education in 2010.
• This initiative targets students ages 16 to 18 in select secondary and tertiary institutions, and provides them with employment opportunities to gain valuable training and skills for the job market while furthering their education. CONTACT: [email protected] 876-967-9020
PROMOTING YOUTH UPLIFTMENT
Olivia McFarlaneNational Programmes Director, LEGS SecretariatTel.: 876-499-0753Email: [email protected]
For Further Information, Contact the LEGS Secretariat at…
Tel.: 876-669-7223
Email: [email protected]
PRESENTER CONTACT
