OVERVIEW OF JOB START TOURISM

The Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Third Sector in collaboration with the Barbados Hotel Tourism Authority introduce Job Start Tourism, a work experience program for persons 16-24 years who are not currently employed or enrolled in education and training.

*** Please note that JOB START TOURISM will involve skills training, career planning and placements which pay a minimum weekly stipend of $150 dollars ***

If you are a young person who is interested in participating in Job Start Tourism, please click the link below to access a Job Start Tourism registration form.

 

REGISTER HERE TO BECOME A PART OF JOB START TOURISM

Click here to go to online registration form

 

TRAINING PROVIDED

Prior to placement, you are required to undertake mandatory World of Work (WOW) training over a two-day period, which focuses on the development of core skills needed for the upcoming placement.

Topic Areas Covered include:

  • Effective Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Anger Management
  • Appropriate Standards of Behaviour and Human Sexuality
  • Employment Relations
  • Safety and Health in the Workplace

Additional training will also be provided to better prepare you for employment and to make you more competitive in the job market.

 

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