YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS COUNCIL TO START SOON

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A Young Entrepreneurs Council (YEC) will soon be established under the auspices of the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI).  This was announced during the signing of a Grant Agreement between SICCI and the Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs (MWYCFA).

Through the Grant Agreement, MWYCFA will provide funds amounting to $200,000 to meet the cost of setting up the council. SICCI will also provide additional resources including support services.

In his official remarks, SICCI Chair Mr Bartlett commended the leadership and commitment of the Government through MWYCFA for having foresight to collaborate and invest in a Young Entrepreneurs Council through the provision of funds for its establishment.

Jay Bartlett (SICCI Chair) & Justus Denni (Supervising PS, MWYCFA)
signs agreement
The Chair also highlighted the importance of the council "The Young Entrepreneurs Council will provide a platform for our young and talented youth and aspiring young leaders to access services to transform innovative ideas into successful business opportunities" said Mr Bartlett.

"In looking forward to the future, it is vital that young people be part of that vision and YEC is one of many ways we can engage our young people" said Mr Bartlett.

The Supervising Permanent Secretary of MWYCFA, Justus Denni on behalf of the Ministry also acknowledged the importance of YEC especially in the context of the emerging issues and challenges young people are faced with, noting that YEC will play a critical role in supporting talented entrepreneurs becoming successful. Mr. Denni said, government is committed to youth development in the country.

According to SICCI CEO, Dennis Meone, the signing of the grant agreement continues to demonstrate the true spirit of collaboration between government and the private sector. "We can achieve so much if we work in partnership and explore innovative ways and the signing is a first step towards operationalizing the Young Entrepreneurs Council" say Meone.

YEC is expected to be formally launched late in the year and will be a representative body and voice for young entrepreneurs including providing support services such as business mentoring, coaching and trainings.

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