Four hundred young men, twenty-five of whom are inmates at Her Majesty’s Prisons, have been handed a second chance through the recently-launched M-Power Programme.
According to a release from the Youth Division, the one-year programme provides young men between ages 18 to 35 with opportunities for self-empowerment, holistic development, skills certification, and employment.
Addressing participants at the official launch, Minister with responsibility for Youth Development, Kate Lewis, noted that the project will lead to a safer Grenada, a more empowered workforce and stronger young men who will help to build the country.
She beseeched the young men to remain focused, motivate others and be true ambassadors of the M-Power programme.
Participants engaged in the program will acquire life skills, direct skills, and core development training.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Youth Development and Home Affairs, Merina Jessamy, challenged the participants to break the cycle of dependency, by utilizing the opportunities available to them.
In her words, “Don’t waste this chance, don’t waste this opportunity, do not enter the programme and just go through the motion.”
Successful participants will benefit from a Grant Fund to start their own business.
