EMPOWERING BAHAMIAN YOUNG MEN TO LEAD, PROTECT, AND PROSPER     EMPOWERING BAHAMIAN YOUNG MEN TO LEAD, PROTECT, AND PROSPER     EMPOWERING BAHAMIAN YOUNG MEN TO LEAD, PROTECT, AND PROSPER

Our Programs

LEAD. GROW. SUCCEED

Leadership & and Personal Development

This program focuses on building essential life skills, confidence, and resilience. Participants will engage in leadership workshops, mentorship sessions, and team-building activities to develop self discipline, effective communication, and decision making skills.

Key Components:

Leadership exercises, public speaking workshops, goal-setting sessions, and one-on-one mentoring with local leaders and professionals.

ELEVATE. INNOVATE. SERVE.

Tourism & Hospitality Training

Given the Bahamas' vibrant tourism industry, this program provides hands-on training in hospitality and tourism management. Young men will learn about customer service, guiding tours, sustainable tourism practices, and managing guest experiences.

Key Components:

Workshops on customer service excellence, training in tour guiding and eco-tourism, and field trips to local hotels and tourist sites to gain firsthand experience.

PRESERVING HERITAGE

Cultural Heritage & Community Engagement

This program aims to instill pride in Bahamian heritage by teaching participants about local culture, history, and customs. It includes community service initiatives and activities that allow youth to engage with Bahamian cultural practices.

Key Components:

History lessons, cultural workshops, visits to historical landmarks, and service projects like organizing local events or participating in cultural festivals.

PRESERVE. PROTECT. THRIVE.

Environmental Stewardship & Eco-Conservation

To promote sustainability, this program educates young men about environmental conservation and the importance of protecting the Bahamas natural resources. Participants will engage in regular beach clean-ups, eco awareness projects, and learn about marine conservation.

Key Components:

Monthly beach cleanups, workshops on sustainable practices, and educational trips that focus on marine and wildlife conservation.

PRESERVING HERITAGE

Digital Media & Entrepreneurship Training

This program equips participants with digital media skills and entrepreneurial knowledge to support future business endeavors. Young men learn about social media marketing, website design, digital storytelling, and creating business plans.

Key Components:

Digital marketing workshops, entrepreneurship boot camps, business plan development sessions, and hands-on training in content creation.

DISCOVER. ENGAGE. GROW.

Monthly Field Trips & Practical Experience

To enrich learning, Island Bey Empowerment includes monthly field trips that expose participants to various sectors, from historical sites to marine ecosystems. These outings provide practical experiences in tourism and environmental conservation.

Key Components:

Visits to historical sites, boat trips, hotel tours, nature excursions, and tourism-related activities.

EQUIPPING YOU FOR SUCCESS

Career Readiness & Job Placement Assistance

This program focuses on preparing young men for future careers. It includes resume workshops, interview preparation, and job shadowing opportunities in tourism and other industries.

Key Components:

Resume building, mock interviews, career counseling, and internship placements with local businesses.