According to minister of the youth affairs, Myron Walwyn soon to be participants at the government’s proposed apprenticeship program have a chance to earn $800 to $1,500 per month.
According to Minister Walwyn, the job fair for the programme will be launched on March 30, 2015 where 85 BV Islanders between 18-29 years old will be chosen.
Applicant should also be currently unemployed and should register at Youth Employment Programme (YEP).
Minister Walwyn also said that the government and the private companies would share for the hiring costs of the employees. While also noting that the funds for te project has already been included in 2015’s government budget.
He said that the payment will be based on the skills or experience gained of the applicants, which are categorized under 3 levels: The young ones who have no work experience at all; others that have no experience but have limited skills; and those who already have 2 to 4-year degree and adequate experience.
“The Ministry of Education and Culture will provide payment for each youth under the apprenticeship programme up to a maximum payment of $750 per month depending on the level of skills/qualifications; the employer is expected to match this amount. The youth will therefore earn a maximum total of $1,500 per month,” Walwyn said.
“For this reason, the rate of pay will be pro-rated from a minimum of $400 for persons who have little or no experience, $500 for persons who have acquired a two-year degree, to the maximum amount $750 for individuals who have a degree or working experience,” added Walwyn.
Walwyn also mentioned at the House of Assembly March 12, Thursday that the apprentices that will be hired will be given a 6-months contract working period. After that period, the employers will decide if they will place the worker in a permanent position.
“The programme is open to any business or industry partner throughout the territory who is willing to partner with the Ministry of Education and Culture to provide employment to young persons who meet the criteria for selection for a period of six months. At the end of the six months, it is hoped that the young person will have developed the requisite skills so that the employer will retain them in the job. A new cohort of young persons will be selected for the next Apprenticeship period,” said Walwyn.
Contractors who are interested to participate the programme can contact Brenda Lettsome-Tye, at 468-3351 or 541-1132. While applicants who would like to join the YEP as one of the apprentice program requirements can contact YEP coordinator, Albert Wheatley, at 494-0045 or 541-1981.
BVI Youth Gets The Chance to Earn $800 to $1,500/Month At Apprenticeship Program
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