Education & Learning
Academic support, creative training and practical resources that help young people build confidence and skills.
Community Youth Jamaica
Empowering Jamaica's Youth. Building Stronger Communities.
Through education, mentorship, creative training and community programmes, we create opportunities for young people to thrive, lead and build meaningful futures.
What we do
Creating Opportunities. Inspiring Change.
Mentorship
Positive role models and industry professionals who guide, support and inspire the next generation.
Community Impact
Youth-led outreach, workshops and programmes designed to strengthen communities across Jamaica.
Who we are
A new generation of Jamaican creative talent
CYJ delivers work-based training and creative opportunities in music, film and entertainment, helping bridge the gap between underserved communities and Jamaica's commercial creative industries.
15+
Years of grassroots research
13–25
Age range we support
10+
Creative pathways
Live from Instagram
@communityyouthjamaica
Follow CYJ for programme updates, community stories and opportunities.
Our Partners
Working alongside government, industry and grassroots networks.
Jamaica Best School Band
City Splash
Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment & Sport
Hydro Plus
Ace Lifestyle
Community Youth London
Defenders Entertainment
Kingston Creative
Overview
Online Services & Courses
CYJ supports young people and creatives through one-to-one and group services that create pathways into education, employment and creative industry experience.
| Service | Description | Length | Individual | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mentoring | Weekly check-ins and accessible contact. Young person's wellbeing monitored and needs assessed. | 5–30 hours | $80 p/h | N/A |
| Interventions | Local mentors facilitate opportunities for young people to explore activities outside of their parish/city. | 5–30 hours | $250 | N/A |
| Needs Assessments & Report | Virtual or physical visits to build open dialogue and address core needs — delivered as a report and plan of action to client/key worker. | 5 days / 7 hours | $250 | $2,250 |
| Music Production Course | Accredited Level 2 course with continuation pathways. | 10 days / 40 hours | $400 p/s | $3,600 |
| Songwriting / Creative Development | Non-accredited course delivered by experienced artists, writers and music producers. | — | $300 p/s | $2,800 |
| Getting into Work | 3-day workshop supporting young people's steps towards employment — CV writing, jobs, salaries and managing expectations. | 3 days / 12 hours | $180 p/s | $1,400 |
| Employment / Industry Entry Support | 5-hour introduction workshop plus 10 sessions (1 hour each) supporting students through job searches and work experience. | 10 days (15 hours) | $390 | $3,000 |
| Private Studio Session | 3-hour studio session plus artist development with experienced engineers/mentors. | 3 hours | $150 | — |