Youth MCs Encouraged To Turn Skills Into Enterprise

As the third cohort of the Youth MCs Programme graduated last Friday, Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment, Charles Griffith, offered a bold call to action: “Turn your skills into business”.

The Youth Minister encouraged graduates to explore the possibility of forming MC partnerships, registering businesses, and actively seeking hosting opportunities across government and private sector events.

“I recently heard of someone charging $3,500 for two days of emceeing. Why shouldn’t that be you? You’ve been trained, you’ve proven yourselves, and now it’s time to capitalise on what you’ve gained,” Minister Griffith stated.

He pointed participants to the Ministry’s Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme (YES), as a pathway to support their journey into self-employment. 

“If you work in pairs, choose a name, register your business, and begin marketing to ministries like Health [and Wellness], or People Empowerment [and Elder Affairs]. We will back you. This is real.”

The Minister reaffirmed government’s commitment to ensuring that training leads to tangible outcomes, noting: “We’re not just here to train you; we want to see you succeed.”

He also thanked parents and supporters who attended the ceremony, and for their role in helping the youth reach the finish line. Minister Griffith also confirmed that Cohort 4 would begin shortly and extended an open invitation for past graduates to return for further upskilling.

“This is now one of our signature programmes,” he concluded. “It’s not just about emceeing; it’s about preparation for life, leadership, and opportunities that stretch far beyond the stage.” (PR/GIS)