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Create memorable experiences at Ready Set Great
Tuesday 17 October 2023 | 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Jamaica Pegasus
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
AGENDA
Poised & Powered to End Youth Poverty
8:00 – 8:55 a.m. Registration, Exhibition, Media Zone
9:00 – 9:30 a.m. Opening Ceremony
- National Anthem
- Musical Performance
- Welcome from the Ready Set Great Youth Co-Hosts, Christina Williams; Shamar Wedderburn; Jenine Shepherd; Lanisia Rhoden; Neville Charlton.
- Moderator: Javaughn Keyes
- The Challenge (Video) in 120 seconds
- Video Pep Talk in 60 seconds
- Remarks, UNDP Resident Representative, Denise E Antonio
- Address
Moderator
Javaughn Keyes
Remarks
Denise E Antonio, UNDP Resident Representative
Co-Hosts
Lanisia, Neville, Christina, Jenine, Shamar
Coffee Break
9:45 – 10:45 a.m. Opening Plenary
Ready Set Motiv8 – Fireside Chat with Neil Hudson, CEO and Co-Founder, Scotch Boyz and a SheaMoisture Next Black Millionaire grantee.
Speed Networking & Spot Prizes
10:45 a.m. to 12 p.m. Answer The Call breakout sessions
(Pre-register for one of four interactive concurrent breakout sessions to review draft Call to Action on Youth Poverty aligned to the 4 Goals of Vision 2030
- Youth empowered to achieve their fullest potential.
- Youth living in a society that is safe, cohesive and just.
- Youth accessing the benefits of a prosperous economy.
- Youth contributing to and championing a healthy natural environment.
Moderators, Call to Action breakout sessions
Shauyagaye Panton
Programme Officer, Policy Analysis and Coordination, National Poverty Reduction Programme, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ).
Jamaro Marville
Programme Analyst, Social Inclusion portfolio, United Nations Development Programme Multi Country Office in Jamaica
Jenine Shepherd
Founder, Board Co-chair and President, Youths For Excellence (YFE) Ltd
Kerry-Ann Willis
Programme Associate, climate promise project, United Nations Development Programme Multi Country Office in Jamaica
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. LUNCH
With Expo Tour, Media Zone, lunchtime Entertainment, Giveaways
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. The Masterclasses
(Pre-register for one of four interactive masterclasses featuring fireside chats with trailblazers. To be convened concurrently).
- Registered, Running & Current. Learn the ins and outs of getting your organization formalized and compliant – Tips and resources to navigate the challenges and opportunities.
- Grow your clients, digital footprint, and goodwill using social media, Artificial Intelligence and other game changing tools – Latest trends, opportunities, case studies.
- Jobs and socially conscious enterprises of the Future: Get yourself, networks and clients ready for the future of work shaped by the emerging digital economy and Climate Change to include youth trailblazers who engage in modern examples of future work.
Final Plenary
2:00 to 2:05 p.m. Entertainment
2:05 – 2:20 p.m. Last Call – Interactive, digitally powered adoption of conference call to action
2:25 – 3:00 p.m. Development Challenge Pitch competition & Live Voting
3:00 – 3:50 p.m. Masterclass: Locating & Landing Grants for Youth-led Enterprises & Projects
Sources, Opportunities and Tips for young people serious about securing financing for their business and social enterprises. Plus get acquainted with the powerful Grant Pitch Deck and gain access to YWOP’s Grants Directory for youth organizations and other resources.
Working Coffee Break
3:50 – 3:55 p.m. Announcement of Development Challenge Winning Team
3:55 – 4:00 p.m. Closing by Youth Co-Hosts
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4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Expo with music and Media Zone continues.
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All sessions, entertainment, speed networking, self help clinics, wellness checks and breaks, plus lunch and coffee breaks. All requests will be evaluated and in-person delegates confirmed by UNDP
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