BVI eyes apprenticeship push to tackle youth joblessness

The British Virgin Islands government is seeking public input on a draft employment policy that could reshape how young people enter the workforce, with a focus on tackling high youth unemployment through expanded apprenticeship programmes.

Under the proposal, companies operating in some sectors would be required to provide apprenticeships as part of a wider package of measures aimed at creating pathways into work for young people. The policy remains in draft form and is open for consultation before any final decisions are made.