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Youth Expo launched

Jun 08, 2012 News

 

 

“The Youth of Guyana are in dire need of guidance in many aspects; however, an issue of significant importance is the availability of job opportunities for the individual without a diploma or degree” said Coordinator Nigel Ralph, as ‘Xtreme’ Entertainment yesterday launched this year’s Youth Expo at Upscale Restaurant and Bar at Hincks Street, Georgetown.
Under the theme “Opening Closed Doors,” Youth Expo will be held June 29 to July 1.
According to Ralph, the event’s theme is based on the mission of its execution, which is to open doors for youths who have just left school and are seeking employment, but “don’t know what exactly is the next step”. Xtreme Entertainment intends to do this by inviting the Joint Services and the private sector to be a part of the venture.
Further, Ralph informed that 90 percent of the active Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Georgetown were invited to showcase and enlighten of the services they offer. It is anticipated that the information will aid those seeking to be involved in clubs.
Ralph stressed that limited opportunities are available for youth employment in Guyana, and the daily news reflects that many young people are essentially lost. Therefore, Youth Expo is aimed at redirecting them and providing information for those who are about to “begin their adult journey”.
The coordinator noted that the event was held annually between 2002 and 2005. It was successful in both attendance and in being beneficial to those who participated. “I know of youths who are now gainfully employed as a result of this event,” Ralph reflected.
He expressed optimism about the participation of the University of Guyana, Cyril Potter College of Education and other private tertiary institutions across the country, even though confirmations of such have not yet been made.
Anjeta Hinds, Brand Co-ordinator of sponsoring company, Ansa Mc Al, yesterday in her remarks, noted that “there is nothing better than assisting with the enhancement of youths, thus our company is obliged to be involved in such an initiative”. Hinds encouraged parents to promote involvement in this event to their children.
In previous years, Youth Expo was held at the Sophia Exhibition Centre, however, this year it will be held at the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) ground on Carifesta Avenue, since the rental of the Sophia facility is a prohibitive $6M for two nights with a $1 million advance, for what the coordinator insists is a “for youth by youth programme”.
Nevertheless, Ralph assured that “despite the change of venue, the event will still be the same informative, fun experience, so I encourage youths to come out and be the masters of their future”.

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