Job Link-Up Programme

Programmes

Overview

The Job Link-Up programme targets young people between the ages of 15-25 years, who are unemployed or considered “at risk” of being unemployed due to particular socio-economic factors.

Within the framework of this programme, “at risk” refers to those young persons who experience difficulty in finding a job due to a combination of the socio-economic, “hindering” or “risk” factors:

Non-completion of high school;
Personal disability;
Current or past health and or substance abuse-related problems;
single parenthood;
Low levels of literacy and/or numeracy

Speaks English as a second language
History of judicial problems, probation, child welfare or social assistance systems;
Homelessness, or at-risk of becoming homeless;
Inadequate social supports (family, friends or community support);
Poor self and/or behaviour-management.

Programme Details

Main Strategies

Behavioural and Career Counselling
Continuing Education and Training
Job Placements (six months, private sector)
Mentorship
Professional and Personal Development Coaching

Eligibility

Belonger/Resident of Anguilla
‘At-risk’ of being unemployed (following secondary education) and remaining unemployed for an extended period
Demonstrates willingness to commit to the completion of the programme; and
Demonstrate a willingness to positively adjust his/her lifestyle.

Duration

6 Months – 12 Months

Accomplishments

Established in 2007
Total number of clients 270
Programme retention rate 80+%
The highest percentage of clients retaining positions on completion of the programme – 83%