Govt Seeking Youth Employment Partners
The Government is inviting local businesses to “partner in developing the island’s future workforce by offering summer employment opportunities to students enrolled in the 2026 Youth Employment Programmes.”
A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Workforce Development [DWD] is inviting businesses across Bermuda to partner in developing the island’s future workforce by offering summer employment opportunities to students enrolled in the 2026 Youth Employment Programmes. Participation is cost-free for employers, as the Department fully covers all student wages.”
Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said, “Bermuda’s young people thrive when they are given real opportunities to explore careers, gain confidence, and apply their education in meaningful ways. By opening your doors to a student this summer, you are not just filling a temporary role; you are investing in the future strength and sustainability of our economy.”
“Employers interested in supporting Bermuda’s youth can register to host a student and:
- Access emerging Bermudian talent and fresh perspectives.
- Support community development and strengthen your long-term workforce pipeline.
- Provide supervised, meaningful project work throughout the summer.
“Host requirements:
- A safe, supportive, and supervised work environment.
- A designated supervisor or mentor with a simple work plan.
- Willingness to provide performance feedback to support student growth.
“Employers are invited to complete the Employer Host Request Form, available at dwd.bm/youth-employment-strategy, between now and 31 December 2025.”
Minister Hayward said, “When employers and government work together, we create pathways that empower our young people to succeed. I encourage all businesses, large and small, to take part in this initiative and help shape a generation of skilled, confident, and capable Bermudians.”
The Government spokesperson said, “For more information or questions about the Youth Employment Programmes, please email youthemployment@gov.bm or call 297-7714.”
For years we have seen far too many fruitless ideas failed or end in disaster. Bermuda and Government requires substantial income to survive .
What are you and your associated doing about that .
We see nothing .
What is done about it taxation that takes the life blood away .You call who ? for assistance to make an idea work, wrong idea at the wrong time.
Do you want the young people off the street ?
you are not their savior the smart ones will save them selves
Are you not aware that many businesses have closed their doors with more to follow to make the city has become a ghost town and super parking lot.
Warwick camp lost its luster absolutely NOT !.
WARWICK CAMP We when were younger all did did our turn at Warwick camp. We expect others to do the same and cherish every minute at Warwick some did not Camp being an un discovered avenue .
Mr. Hayward not too long ago small business went from father on to family, the plan worked . if your plan fails will the blame passed around as always ? What many of us did during the summer break we got our books out , education never stoped for football bikes or a job that all comes later.
“Minister Hayward said, “When employers and government work together, we create pathways that empower our young people to succeed. I encourage all businesses, large and small, to take part in this initiative and help shape a generation of skilled, confident, and capable Bermudians.”
In other words, the Minister doesn’t have a clue and he wants the business community to tell him what he needs to do.