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: wetransformja@gmail.com

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: cap@moey.gov.jm 876-967-9020

PROMOTING YOUTH UPLIFTMENT

Olivia McFarlaneNational Programmes Director, LEGS SecretariatTel.: 876-499-0753Email: olivia.mcfarlane@moey.gov.jm

For Further Information, Contact the LEGS Secretariat at…

Tel.: 876-669-7223

Email: legssecretariat@moey.gov.jm

PRESENTER CONTACT