Hundreds of persons that benefited from training in various fields by the Specialists in Sustained Youth Development and Research (SSYDR Inc) over the years will now be given the opportunity of obtaining clothing for the workplace free of cost under a “Work Wear 101” initiative.
Magda Wills Executive Director SSYDR left, along with Shola Bishop
This programme is sponsored by US oil giant ExxonMobil and will allow eligible persons to be able to enter the work environment in professional attire
Executive Director of SSYDR Inc, Magda Wills disclosed that the organisation has recognised a need to do more for youths.
“We have been training our young people in entrepreneurship, linking them to livelihood opportunities and ensuring they get access to grants to start their own businesses,” Wills said.
“One of the things this organisation have been doing on a small scale is purchasing clothes for youths to attend school or to work, but what we wanted to do this time around with “Work Wear 101” is to provide a space where young people, who are now entering the workforce, will be able to come here and get an outfit for work at the cost of zero dollars,” she added.
Some of the clothing on display
She said that it is envisioned that the initiative will reach the 10 administrative regions of Guyana.
“Our next launch for “Work Wear 101” workforce will be held in Region Six shortly.”
Board Member of SSYDR Inc, Shola Bishop explained that the initiative is a “basic clothing opportunity” being provided to the youths who are in need of assistance.
“It is targeting the youths who would have passed through one of the organisation programmes, we will be making sure that not only will the youths be equipped with skills but they look good and feel good when they go for an interview or job. This initiative is basically to start them off to the good life we promised the youths of this nation.”
With the closing off of USAID funding, the group of specialists understanding the great need for youths to benefit from the package came together under the leadership of Magda Wills to form the Specialists in Sustained Youth Development and Research (SSYDR Inc). SSYDR Inc’s team of specialists continue to work with key organisations for our nation’s youth.
