Skills training for at-risk young men in Belize

In collaboration with COL, Belize’s Ministry of Youth, Sports and Transport (MYST) is helping provide at-risk young males with comprehensive hybrid skills training that combines face-to-face education with open and distance learning (ODL).

The project, Technology Training for At-Risk Males 14–17 Years in Belize, has provided 200 young men in Belize City with an opportunity for gainful employment and helped many return to school. The initiative is offering skills training on topics such as livelihoods in agriculture, hospitality management and customer service. Participants are linked with employers for internships/apprenticeships after the project’s completion.