Gilbert Agricultural & Rural Development Center (GARD Center)

Project Information
Teaching vulnerable youth market-relevant skills so they can be economically competitive
Describe the need affecting community
How will this Advance project help to address the need?
The Center provides skills training in market led vocations that are researched and found to be in demand by the various sectors. Training the youth to be employable and productive citizens. With a holistic short term courses, and services will meet the needs of many youth at risk. Who otherwise would have been out in the streets involved in criminal activities, and other unproductive activities. Internships and job placements services will be provided. For those who are interested in setting up their own businesses, entrepreneurship will be offered along with business development services that provides a business mentor, revolving loan fund, assistance with business planning and other related services.
Describe the primary goal of the project
To increase the employability of youth between the ages of 17 to 35 years in Antigua and Barbuda.
Describe the change you would like to see in the community as a result of this Advance project
Our Center through its holistic training programs is creating a core of employable young people with marketable skills and good work ethics. As a result, the private sector will have access to quality employees who can be further trained for higher positions in the companies. There will also be young people entering private sector as entrepreneurs adding to the success of the small business community and its services to the Nation.
Contact Information
June Jackson
jjackson@gardc.org
268-463-4121
http://www.gardc.org