YOUTH BUSINESS CARIBBEAN
Youth Business Caribbean is a network of independent organizations supporting young people to build their entrepreneurial skills and businesses. Guided by the YBC Charter, we work collaboratively across Anguilla, Barbados, Dominica, Jamaica, St. Lucia, and Trinidad & Tobago to strengthen the ecosystem for young entrepreneurs in the region.
Connecting & Empowering Young Entrepreneurs Across the Region
Support Youth Business Caribbean and help unlock the potential of young entrepreneurs across the region. Your contribution creates jobs, builds resilience, and drives inclusive economic growth.
A Caribbean Approach to Youth Business Development
Here are some of our impact data for 2024 below
Total Youth Supported
Total Youths Support
0
Female Support
0
%
Support Areas
Entrepreneurship Training
0
Matched to a Mentor
0
Funding
0
Ongoing Advice and Support
0
Other Type of Support
0
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Programmes
Our programmes across the Caribbean are targeted towards supporting young entrepreneurs and their new growing businesses. learn more about our regional programmes.
Partnerships
Youth Business Caribbean is able to do its work through partnerships with both individuals and organisations. Join with us to contribute to our goals of sustainable youth driven businesses
Successes
We’ve compiled a showcase of some of our Youth Business programme participants. Learn more about their unique stories and experiences in developing their businesses.
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Learn More About Our Youth Successes
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Strengthening the Entrepreneurial Spirit of Caribbean Youth (SESCY)
Building the Next Generation of Caribbean Entrepreneurs From 2019 to 2022, Youth Business Caribbean (YBC) in partnership with the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) implemented a transformative initiative—Strengthening the Entrepreneurial Spirit of Caribbean Youth (SESCY). This regional project tackled one of the Caribbean’s most pressing challenges: youth unemployment, by equipping young people with entrepreneurial skills, mentorship, and access to finance. Spanning five countries—Barbados, Dominica, Jamaica, Saint Lucia, and Trinidad & Tobago, the SESCY project directly supported over 693 young people (520 female and 173 male) through structured training programs, mentorship, and community-based workshops. By promoting entrepreneurship as a viable career path,……
02 May, 2022
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Nikko’s Farm
Nicholas Powell of Nikko’s Farm. Nicholas manages several green houses and has increased his acreage to produce yam, sweet potato and cocoa. This was made possible through the assistance of funding provided by JYBT….
08 April, 2019
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Semone’s Story
As a young, unemployed mum, Semone knew she needed to make some big life changes in order to support her family; she just wasn’t sure where to start. After losing her low-paid job, she had been unable to pay her rent and was forced to move back in with her parents….
08 April, 2019
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Maria’s Country Style Pastelles
Ms. Maria Boneo Founder and Managing Director, Maria’s Country Style Pastelles…
08 April, 2019
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