Some 30 government and non-governmental organisations came together yesterday to promote youth employment under the auspices of the Ministry of Education, Department of Culture, Youth and Sport for the celebration of International Youth Day.
International Youth Day was celebrated under the theme, ‘The Road to 2030: Eradicating Poverty and Achieving Sustainable Consumption and Production’ and several “youth-friendly” activities were organized yesterday.
The hosting of a ‘Youth Village,’ at the National Cultural Centre tarmac, was one of the several activities held yesterday.
Director of Youth at the Department of Culture, Youth and Sport Melissa Carmichael related that with unemployment being a “big thing” in Guyana, the ministry chose to create an environment where young people could interact with major organizations for guidance in future careers.