Potential has a place to grow.
ERS connects young Jamaicans with skills, guidance and opportunity through two distinct programmes: Young Entrepreneurs and MOMs for Change, which serves teen mothers.
There is a place for you here.
Whether you are exploring a programme, building a business or helping young people move forward, ERS offers a clear next step.
For young people
Explore the Young Entrepreneurs Programme and MOMs for Change, a dedicated programme for teen mothers.
For partners
Collaborate to expand practical opportunity through resources, expertise or networks.
For mentors
Bring your experience and encouragement to the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Different paths. Shared belief in potential.
Explore Young Entrepreneurs and MOMs for Change. Each programme has a distinct focus and a clear way to connect with ERS.
Young Entrepreneurs Programme
Business skills, mentorship and preparation for market opportunities for young people building a venture.
MOMs for Change
Resilience training, business and digital skills, and mentorship for teen mothers.
Mothers on a mission for change.
Teen mothers build resilience, learn business and digital skills, and connect with mentors who understand their journey. MOMs for Change puts their own goals at the centre.
Opportunity grows when support is connected.
Young entrepreneurs can build skills and prepare for market opportunities. MOMs for Change supports teen mothers through resilience, enterprise and mentorship. ERS connects each programme with people and partners who can help.
From business idea to next opportunity.
Learn
Business fundamentals, e-commerce, customer service and marketing resources help build useful skills.
Build
Mentorship and support help turn questions into practical next steps.
Reach
Visibility and marketplace readiness help emerging ventures prepare to connect with customers.
Local understanding. Shared momentum.
ERS has featured the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives among its partners in success. Partners can help widen practical opportunity through the Young Entrepreneurs Programme and MOMs for Change.
Guidance has a human face.
Naketa S. West
Project management and youth development experience across Jamaica and the region.
Shauna Todd
Entrepreneurship, business development and financial management experience.
Behind every opportunity is a person.
These moments from ERS entrepreneurship activities put faces to the work. Verified first-person stories and outcomes from both programmes will be added with participants’ approval.
A stronger future is built together.
Explore a programme, share what you know or partner with ERS to create more meaningful opportunities for young Jamaicans.