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Dominica

Strategies for youth employment

Strategies for youth employment
Yes

Youth employment strategy planned in the next 2 years

Discussions within the government
No
Consultations with national-level stakeholders (e.g. employers’ and workers’ associations, youth councils, etc.)
No
A draft strategy already exists
No
Other (please specify)
No

Countries with national action plans for youth employment

Monitoring framework (timeline and activity/outcome indicators, e.g. youth labour market indicators)
Yes
Funding (indicative budget to implement the plan)
Yes
Institutional responsibilities (e.g. ministries/agencies in charge of specific planned activities )
Yes
Other, specify
No

Public funding for the national youth employment strategy

Public funding for the national youth employment strategy
Yes

Additional information:
- Ministry of Culture, Youth, Sports and Community Development - Ministry of Environment, Rural Modernization, Kalinago Upliftment and Constituency Empowerment - Ministry of Labour, Public Service Reform, Social Partnership, Entrepreneurship & Small Business Development.

Youth in the national development / employment strategy

Youth in the national development / employment strategy
Yes

Additional information:
- National Resilience Development Strategy Plan (NRDS)/2018-2030 - Climate Resilience and Recovery Plan (CRRP) - Dynamic Dominica. DLP Manifesto 2019

Countries with national goals for youth employment

Countries with national goals for youth employment
Yes

Additional information:
Dominica Youth Business Trust Goals - To develop a successful program for the facilitation of youth business in Dominica. - To assist in the increase of the number of young people in Dominica going into business. - To improve the quality of service, support and assistance accorded to Dominican youth. (DYBT Strategic Plan) Youth Skills Training Programme Strategic Objectives- Skills Training programmes to meet the skills development and employment need of young people. (Youth Development Strategic Plan 2020-2025) Dynamic Dominica 1. 4.22 Youth - implement Youth Policy, new jobs and training, technically driven economy, increased entertainment and recreational opportunities, Learn Where You Are programme, tax reduction in first 6 months (Dynamic Dominica. DLP Manifesto 2019)

Countries with quantitative targets for youth employment

Countries with quantitative targets for youth employment
Yes

Additional information:
Unemployment reduced below 5% by 2025 Underemployment reduced below 60% by 2025

Policy areas in national youth employment strategies

Macroeconomic and Sectoral policies
Yes
Enterprise Development
Yes
Education, Training and skills development
Yes
Labour Demand
Yes
Labour Law and Legislation
No
Labour Market Policies
No
Other (please specify)
No

Social partners' inclusion in the youth employment strategy

Workers
Implementation of youth employment strategies/programmes (e.g. social partners as official implementers of the strategy or programme)
No
Assessment of youth employability (alignment of youth qualifications and skills to labour market needs)
No
Monitoring and evaluation of youth employment interventions (e.g. active labour market programmes)
No
Awareness raising, marketing and promotion of youth employment (e.g. campaign to promote youth employment)
No
Formulation of youth employment strategies (e.g. national action plan for youth)
No
Development of youth employment programmes (e.g. sectoral programme with a clear target to employ X number of youth)
No
Employers
Implementation of youth employment strategies/programmes (e.g. social partners as official implementers of the strategy or programme)
Partially involved (only for some elements of the strategy)
Assessment of youth employability (alignment of youth qualifications and skills to labour market needs)
Partially involved (only for some elements of the strategy)
Monitoring and evaluation of youth employment interventions (e.g. active labour market programmes)
Consulted
Awareness raising, marketing and promotion of youth employment (e.g. campaign to promote youth employment)
Consulted
Formulation of youth employment strategies (e.g. national action plan for youth)
Consulted
Development of youth employment programmes (e.g. sectoral programme with a clear target to employ X number of youth)
Partially involved (only for some elements of the strategy)

Youth-led organizatios' inclusion in the national strategy

Fully involved
No
Partially involved (only for some elements of the strategy)
Yes
Consulted
Yes
Informed
No
Not involved
No

Countries with national partnerships for youth employment

Countries with national partnerships for youth employment
Yes

Additional information:
Dominica Youth Business Trust (DYBT). The DYNT Board of trustee comprises representative of the Dominica Association of Industry and Commerce (DAIC), Dominica State College, Dominica Bar Association, Financial Institutions and the National Youth Council. DTBT is a member of the Youth Business International, Global Enterprise Congress and Caribbean of Youth Business Trusts DYBT is actively engaged in fostering entrepreneurship among young people in Dominica. This initiative, supported by the Commonwealth Youth Programme, the Government of Dominica, the Organization of American States, and the Caribbean Development Bank, focuses on helping young Dominicans aged 18 to 35 who aspire to own a business but lack the necessary resources, knowledge, and experience. Key efforts and programs of the DYBT include: 1. Entrepreneurship Development Program (EDP): This is a comprehensive four-week program, which includes a one-week Achievement Motivation Training (AMT) and three additional weeks of sessions covering various aspects of entrepreneurship. 2. Small Business Assistance Facility (SBAF): Aimed at entrepreneurs who are already in business, this program offers a special two-day workshop covering key management topics such as record keeping, marketing, and cash flow management. 3. Mentorship Program: An integral component of DYBT, the Mentorship Program provides guidance and support to young entrepreneurs, facilitated in part through funding from the Caribbean Development Bank and technical support from the Barbados Youth Business Trust. 4. Social Enterprise Incubator Program: This newly launched program, in collaboration with the Barbados Youth Business Trust and funded by the European Union, aims to support new and existing entrepreneurs in developing social enterprises that address various social challenges. 5. Regular Training Sessions and Workshops: DYBT regularly hosts training programs and workshops to enhance the skills and knowledge of entrepreneurs, including topics like risk management and e-commerce. Overall, the Dominica Youth Business Trust is dedicated to empowering young entrepreneurs, helping them develop successful and sustainable businesses, and contributing to the economic growth of Dominica. These efforts are particularly significant given the challenges young entrepreneurs face in the region, including limited labour opportunities and challenges for female entrepreneurs. DYBT's programs are designed to foster a more inclusive and supportive environment for all young entrepreneurs in Dominica. Also through the Youth Development Division's - job attachment component of the Skills Training programme, the YDD has been able to develop and maintain relationships with many public and private sector organizations in Dominica. Interns are frequently sent to these establishments for on-the-job training which may lead to possible absorption of that intern into the organization. Through these partnerships, it is also common for the YDD to receive requests from establishments wanting to fill vacancies. The Ministry of Tourism has also collaborated with the Dominica State College (DSC) in regards to the Culinary Arts section of the college in reference to training and also with the Dominica Festivals Commission (DFC) in recruiting youths in the ushering of Dignitaries VIP and Serving.

Inclusiveness of vulnerable groups in national strategies

Women
Yes
Migrant Workers
Yes
NEETs
Yes
People with disabilities
Yes
Low skilled workers
Yes
Rural workers
Yes
Other (please specify)
No

Youth employment strategies and international cooperation

Youth employment strategies and international cooperation
Yes

Additional information:
1. ILO- Training and technical assistance 2. CARICOM Secretariat- CEBO Initiative 3. Commonwealth Secretariat & OAS- Loan Guaranteed funds 4. CDB/OECS Commission- Agro Processing Enterprise 5. Global Enterprise Congress-Global Enterpreneurship Week 6. European Union- Social Enterprise Incubator 7. Youth Business International- Training and mentorship 8. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) 9. Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLIA) - Capacity Building