JTA Proposes Youth Workforce for School Repairs | Jamaica News

Jamaica’s teachers are proposing a bold fix for stalled school repairs: enlist idle young men to help rebuild classrooms—turning a labor shortage into a training opportunity. President LaSonja Harrison envisions these teens gaining hands-on construction skills, possibly leading to certifications and careers, while speeding up renovations for hurricane-damaged schools. With contractors struggling to find workers and the government under pressure, this plan could deliver a triple win: faster repairs, youth employment, and future skilled trades. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4115fd9e7bf02d50