Every year on the island of Nevis, hundreds of students leave school to pursue their dreams and aspirations in various aspects, whether to further their studies or even seek a job in the world of work. 

Premier, Hon. Mark Brantley, provided these figures for Nevis, regarding the school leavers in 2020 and 2021:

At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, this added to the ongoing job creation predicament:

Premier, Hon. Mark Brantley. 

In recent times, the Premier has sought to encourage young adults to capitalize on scholarships offered through Nevis’ Human Resources Ministry.

Also, there are various programs the Ministry of Social Development has for young people.

However, considering that the job creation crisis still exists, what is the local government doing to create a significant amount of job opportunities for school leavers?