By BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, August 3rd 2011 (A Ganar SKN) - Trevali Wescott hails from the sub-urban village of Trafalgar in the city of Basseterre. He is 22 years old.
In December 2010, Trevali was laid off as the firm he served for three years began to encounter severe financial challenges.
Since then, he has been unable to find meaningful employment in the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis. Trevali notes that he is aware of the increasing figures associated with youth unemployment in the Federation and attributes this to fact that some persons who have little or no qualifications are given top positions in many businesses. He acknowledges that the youth unemployment situation can be quite frustrating.
Although he does not consider his neighborhood to be one that's extremely dangerous, he has affirmed that from time to time the youth will get involved in negative activities. He is proud that despite engaging in a few fights during his younger years he has never been involved in a gang and has never been in conflict with the laws of the state.
Since joining the A Ganar program, Trevali has been able to identify his personal weaknesses and continues to work on improving them. Notable weaknesses for him include anger management as well as low self esteem.
He noted that in quest to be a successful individual he has tried several business ventures- a few of which he has since abandoned due to lack of support from individuals surrounding him.
Trevali joined the A Ganar program after one of his mom's friends told him about it. He decided to get involved so that he could spend his time constructively.
During Phase 1 one of the themes that resonated with this young man was the way in which persons should communicate with each other on the job. A Ganar also taught him to work hard in order to earn. It is only through earnest dedication that he will become a real WINNER.
Trevali was trained in Information Technology and was afforded the opportunity to work at the Horsfords IT Department during Phase 3 of the program.
He is currently making preparations to start his own small business - two clothing lines known as SHOW TYME Productions. The business will be launched in the not too distant future with two unique clothing lines – “Perfect 10” targeting females and “Upskale” which would target the males.
Although in the initial phase he will pay to have his clothing printing, he is focused on expanding the business and getting his own printing equipment.
He explained that he would encourage persons to participate in A Ganar once they are creative and goal-oriented. The Facilitators, he smilingly observed, have a wealth of knowledge and experience that can only help youth to achieve and succeed. He expressed his gratitude to the St Kitts Wesleyan Holiness Men’s group – the implementing organization, Partners of the Americas – the coordinating institution and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for providing funding for this very important program.
The local A Ganar team is indeed proud of Mr Wescott and will continue to support and encourage him in his future endeavors.
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