The Government of Jamaica
The Youth and Adolescent Policy Division operates within Jamaica’s Ministry of Education and Youth. The YAPD has core responsibility for the development, implementation and the management of policies and programmes, that will seek to foster care, while also provide non-formal education and training for Jamaican youth aged 15-29 years.
The Division promotes youth development and empowerment through:
To enable positive youth development through policy initiatives, programming actions and youth participation; partnering with stakeholders to ensure inclusiveness and collaboration of efforts to address all aspects of youth development. Advocating for relevant services, identify
A Dynamic Department operating under the Ministry with responsibility for Youth Affairs; leading, supporting and facilitating mechanisms that ensure the optimum development of all young people, enabling them to compete globally and regionally, while contributing to national development.