A young woman who was pardoned under President David Granger’s amnesty and a former resident of the New Opportunity Corps (NOC) both of whom are into poultry rearing, along with a young man who has started a honey business, are just three of 100 persons who have benefited under the Government’s Sustain-able Livelihood and Entrepreneur Development (SLED) Initiative.
The SLED Initiative, according to President Granger, in collaboration with the US Government funded Skills and Know-ledge for Youth Employment (SKYE) initiative has been providing skills-training to disadvantaged youths.
“Training is important but certification must be converted into careers. The initiative’s beneficiaries, must be equipped for employment or self-employment,” the President said yesterday, adding that certification must enhance employment prospects and bring increased recognition to those who are starting their own businesses. The Head of State was speaking at the SLED Initiative award ceremony which saw a number of young people from various parts of the country receiving certificates.
