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Solomon Youth to join Japanese cruise

12 young people from Solomon Islands will participate in a cruise under the ‘Ship for World Youth’ program. The event is organised by the Government of Japan and invites eligible Solomon Islanders from ages 18 to 30 to represent the country.

12 Dec 2018

Media
4th YOSI ISSUE OUT
The fourth issue of YOSI, Solomon Islands’ only youth magazine, has been released. The issue’s theme is, Achieving dreams, Working for success. YOSI aims to empower young people through telling their stories.
15 Jun 2016
Commonwealth
TWO SOLOMON PROJECTS TO RECEIVE GRANT FROM THE QUEEN
Two projects from Solomon Islands will receive first grants from Queen’s Young Leaders Programme. These two- Youth@Work and Oxfam Australia are amongst first 17 organisations to receive a grant from The Queen’s Young Leaders Programme- enabling them to deliver life-changing work for young people…
6 Oct 2015
Solomon Islands
MORE Y@W INTERNS EXCITED ABOUT OPPORTUNITIES AHEAD
Two hundred and eight interns are excited about the opportunities ahead after graduating from phase seven of the Youth@Work internship program this week.
5 Sept 2015
Choiseul Province
FIRST YOUTH MARKET CELEBRATED AT TARO, CHOISEUL
Youths in and around Taro, Choiseul province celebrated their first Youth market Tuesday this week. The Market took place during a three-day belated international Youth Day celebration and the opening of the new Youth Sports Centre in Taro.
3 Sept 2015
Honiara City
COOKING CLASS FOR YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS CONCLUDED
A two-days free cooking class for young entrepreneurs has concluded successfully at the National Museum grounds this week. Youth at Work Youth Market officer Linda Rande said the training has helped young entrepreneurs who will have food stalls at the upcoming Youth Market this month.
14 Aug 2015
Honiara City
YOUTH MARKET TO ORGANISE SINGING COMPETITION
The Youth Market is organising an A cappella singing competition this month. It is encouraging youth groups from communities, church organisations or school groups to participate and showcase their skills.
11 Aug 2015
Honiara City
YOUTH @ WORK TRAINEES SEEK INTERNSHIPS
Over 150 motivated and trained Youth@Work interns are seeking internship placements in workplaces in Honiara. Youth@Work Program Manager Sandra Bartlett is encouraging business and organisations around Honiara to consider accepting an intern in their workplace.
6 Aug 2015
Honiara City
Y@W LAUNCHED FIRST YOUTH MAGAZINE
Youth@Work has successfully launched the country’s first youth magazine, YOSI. The magazine was launched in a ceremony at the Rove Police Fields yesterday attended by Minister for Youth, Women, children and family affairs Jimson Tanagada.
15 Jul 2015
Festivals
JEENO & MIDWEST TO PERFORM AT Y.O.S.I’s LAUNCH
Rising hip hop artist Jeeno and popular dance group Midwest will perform at the launch of the new youth magazine YOSI next Tuesday at Rove field. YOSI, a new initiative by youth employment and advocacy program Youth@Work, aims to share inspiring and empowering stories, provide important information…
8 Jul 2015
Disaster
YOUTHS FROM Y@W TRAINED ON DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT
About 400 youths from the Youth at Work internship program have participated in a basic training on Disaster Risk Management. The training taught the youths how to identify types of disasters and how to respond to them effectively.
6 Jul 2015
Festivals
YOUTH MARKET & FESTIVAL COMING SOON: Y@W
The Youth at Work will for the first time host a Youth Market Festival and Concert this month. A statement from the Youth At Work said the event will run be held from 14 to 18 July at the Rove field in Honiara. It said the event is the result of a new partnership between Youth at Work,
4 Jul 2015
Solomon Islands
38 YOUTHS GRADUATED FROM YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR PROGRAM
Thirty-Eight Youths from the Young Entrepreneur Program (Y.E.P) have graduated after completing 30 days of training in Start Your Business (SYB) course. The training involves 10 days of theory sessions and 21 days of practically monitored sessions.
26 Jun 2015
Festivals
YOUTH @ WORK TO HOST FIRST MARKET FESTIVAL THIS JULY
Youth At Work will hold its first ever Youth Market Festival and Concert next month. The festival will be held from 14th to 18th July at Rove Police Grounds and will feature local stars 56 Hop Rod.
25 Jun 2015
Peace
200 SOLOMON ISLANDERS ON THEIR WAY TO BECOMING PEACEMAKERS
Two hundred young Solomon Islanders are on their way to becoming peacemakers after participating in a peace building training from the United Nations Development Programme. The young people were Youth@Work Phase interns and took part in the workshops once a week.
12 Jun 2015
Diplomacy
U.N’s SPECIAL REP TO VISIT SOLOMONS NEXT WEEK
The Special representative of the United Nations Secretary General on Violence against Children, Marta Santos Pais will visit Solomon Islands as her first Pacific tour next week.
16 May 2015
Market
FOUR-DAY YOUTH MARKET OPENS TODAY
A four-day youth market opens today at the Art Gallery, Honiara. The Youth market showcases local food and culture with the theme “Back to our Roots.” Youth Market Officer Gino Oti says the theme is chosen from the Democratic Coalition for Change’s (DCC) policy to help promote local food and…
21 Apr 2015
Media
YOUTHS SOON TO HAVE MEDIUM TO DISPLAY THEIR ARTWORK
Young people will soon have a medium to display their writing, photography and art when Youth At Work launches its quarterly non-profit magazine mid this year.
19 Mar 2015