Over 100 Young Dominicans to Be Honored at Youth Division Short Course Certificate Ceremony

The Youth Development Division of the Ministry of Culture, Youth, Sports and Community Development will host its Short Course Certificate Ceremony on Friday, November 21, 2025, 2:30PM, at the Dominica China Friendship Hospital Amphitheatre. The event will celebrate the achievements of more than one hundred (100) young people who have successfully completed a series of eight-week training programmes across the island.

These short courses, delivered between November 2024 and November 2025, were designed to equip young people between the ages of 16 and 35 with practical, marketable skills that support employability, entrepreneurship and personal development. The training was offered free of charge and spanned seven communities, with one programme delivered entirely online to ensure maximum accessibility.

Participants will be recognized for completing one of nine specialized training areas:

Small Electronic Repair, Basic Sewing, Canva & Photoshop Design, Financial Literacy,

Beginner Videography, Digital Devices Maintenance & Repair, Digital Literacy and Public Speaking & Leadership Presence (online).

All courses also integrated weekly Soft Skills Sessions focused on communication, teamwork, emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, work culture readiness, leadership presence, stress management and time management, ensuring a holistic approach to youth development.

The Division anticipates that, as in previous cycles, many graduates will use their newly acquired skills to pursue entrepreneurial ventures, secure employment, or advance to higher-level training programmes.

As part of its ongoing mandate, the Youth Development Division will continue expanding opportunities for young people through initiatives such as the Digital Literacy & Work Readiness Programme, the Heavy Equipment & Truck Operations Programme, and community-based leadership and life skills sessions.

The Division looks forward to celebrating the accomplishments of the Short Course graduates and reaffirms its commitment to supporting youth empowerment across Dominica.