Hillsborough, Carriacou November 6th,2009- With government seeking to increase the employability of Grenadian youth through public/private sector partnerships, a team has visited Carriacou and Petite Martinique to share information on technical and skills training that could lead to employment. The team of senior officials were from the National Training Agency (NTA) led by Chief Executive Officer Lincoln Morgan. The Agency was established in December 2008 and among its key functions are to establish a technical and vocational education training policy, and to promote the adoption of a regional occupational standards framework. During their visit, the NTA team met with Minister for Carriacou & Petite Martinique Affairs, Senator the Hon. George Prime, other ministry officials and potential training providers. The main topics of discussion included the roles and objectives of the National Training Agency, and plans for the implementation of the OECS Skills for Inclusive Growth programme. The OECS programme, funded by the World Bank, aims to provide quality competency-based technical and life skills training for unemployed youth in the hospitality, construction, agriculture and marine sectors. It is expected that training will be offered to 1,200 young people. By Deanna Isaac Public Relations Officer Ministry of Carriacou & Petite Martinique