Govt Invites Youth To Zone-In Networking Event

Tomorrow [June 29], the Department of Youth & Sport is encouraging all interested young people to attend the Zone-In 18+ networking event.

A spokesperson said, “It all gets underway at 6.00pm, at the Young Men’s Social Club’s Blue Diamond Lounge. Social media sensation Shawn ‘Mr. Fotogenik’ Simmons will lead an interactive discussion followed by DJ iBreeze, who will provide entertainment during the networking part of the event. The Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Sen. Owen K. Darrell will host Zone-In 18+ and is urging any and all young people who care about Bermuda’s youth to plan to be at the event.

“Part of the discussion will centre around the National Youth Policy [NYP] and its eight [8] goals and objectives, however the Minister stressed that tomorrow’s social will also be an occasion to have an informal exchange and discuss shared experiences and learn from the young people in the room.

“As a reminder, the eight goals of the National Youth Policy are:

• Keep young people safe and protected from harm;
• Achieve full potential in learning, development and education;
• Minimize anti-social behaviour;
• Increase employment and entrepreneurship opportunities;
• Engage youth in sport, culture and recreation;
• Support young people to be active and healthy;
• Enable participation in civic engagement; and
• Encourage diversity and inclusion.

“To learn find out more about Zone-In 18+ email youthpolicy@gov.bm. To learn more about the NYP, visit www.youthpolicy.bm.”

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