Labour

“Failure is not the opposite of success, it's part of success."

Ms. Sophia Jackson
Labour

Background

The Labour sectoral group of the Prime Ministerial Youth Advisory Council on Youth in St Vincent and the Grenadines was established to promote and advocate for a more innovative and technologically driven workforce. This committee is committed to the development of the youth labour market in St. Vincent and the Grenadines through partnerships with the Government and other stakeholders by creating a working environment that is conducive to productivity, innovation, and technology driven.

Vision

A skilled, innovative, and technologically advanced labour force that is youthful, productive, efficient, and marketable.

Mission 

To create a labour market environment that promotes and facilitates youth empowerment, labour productivity and efficiency through training, innovation, and technology.

Objectives

1. To analyse current labour policies and regulations, identify gaps and areas for change, and advocate for the development of effective, equitable, and inclusive labour policies that address the workforce's changing demands.
2. To eliminate discrimination, and ensure fair treatment for all workers, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, age, or other relevant factors.
3. To advocate for and promote occupational health and safety standards that prioritise workers' well-being, mitigate against workplace dangers, and assure regulatory compliance, ultimately ensuring a safe and healthy work environment. 

Scope of Service:

The specific objectives are as follows:

Conduct, in consultation with all relevant stakeholders a Labour Sector readiness assessment for the development of the Labour Sector in line with regional and international best practices and frameworks, determine the most sustainable and effective approach for the implementation of recommendations to drive the sector within St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

1. The assessment should include an evaluation of the current trends in the labour market, skills, gaps, and the usage of technology and propose policy recommendations for skills development and innovation.
2. The assessment should explore the possibility of non-monetary incentives and an objective performance evaluation within the public service.
3. The assessment should assess measures to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and their efficacy.
4. The assessment should assess the curricula and outline areas for practical, technology-oriented and skills-based jobs and explore the possibility of upgrading to a degree level.