The Young Leaders' Training Programme (formerly Japan-Latin America Friendship Programme) has seen Jamaicans participating for several years now studying in Japan in the following areas:
- Education (Primary & Lower Secondary School Teachers)
- Social Security (Disabilities' Programme Leaders)
- Agriculture/Rural Development (FY2008)
Implemented by JICA, the Young Leaders' Training Programme in Japan focuses on future leaders from the Latin American and the Caribbean Region, providing them with the following opportunities to:
- Develop their own specialized field through experiencing and learning technologies and skills in Japan
- Increase their willingness to resolve issues on their own
- Cultural interaction
- Building bridges of friendship
- Laying the foundation with other future leaders who will make a positive contribution in their own respective countries in nation building.
- Foster long-lasting relationships of peace and prosperity based upon mutual understanding through exchange between the youth of Latin America and the Caribbean and Japan.
Two Jamaican teachers from the Harbour View Primary School, Ministry of Education, in Kingston, participated in the Young Leaders' Training Programme in Japan during FY2007.
The Mayor of Urasoe City centre, met with Miss Cherise Madden (right) and Mr. Delton Pedley from Jamaica as they paid a courtesy call on him during their training in Okinawa. Japan.
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