Sport Ministry sponsors students for GYLC 2016

TRINIDAD:  May 2, 2016: The Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs was pleased to support the participation of nine students to attend the 2016 Global Young Leaders Conference (GYLC). Students from Holy Name Convent, St Joseph Covent, Trinity College East, Holy Faith Covent, and St. Stephen’s College received funding from the Ministry on Friday 29^th April, 2016 at the Ministry’s Head Office.
The Ministry has been sponsoring students to attend this international programme for over the past 12 years. This is in keeping with the mandate of the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, to encourage youth leadership by facilitating and developing young leaders and to ultimately establish a Youth Leadership Development Institution that would provide training and interactive seminars to youth in leadership development.
The GYLC is a ten day leadership programme, which caters to young people between the ages of 15- 19 years. It offers an opportunity to explore cultural differences, gain first-hand exposure to the challenges of international diplomacy, build confidence, and enhance decision-making skills in an atmosphere of mutual respect.
Students participating in this programme will be expected on their return to submit individual reports on their experience. They will also be required to make a presentation to a group of young people, at which time they would get the opportunity to share what they have learnt from the entire experience.
Minister Smith advised the students to take mental pictures of their experiences and to use this opportunity to observe and learn best practices, which can be implemented in Trinidad and Tobago.