Press Releases

From Waste to Wonder: Mission to End Plastic Pollution in Style As the world unites to celebrate World Environment Day 2025, with the theme “Putting an End to Plastic Pollution,” we shine the spotlight on a woman turning trash into treasure, Alicia Barrie, founder of Glastic...

https://youtu.be/BUjWISXJEsgThe Atlantic Youth Entrepreneurship Programme (AYEP) continues to be a powerful catalyst for youth empowerment and entrepreneurial growth. This impactful collaboration between Atlantic and Youth Business Trinidad and Tobago (YBTT) continues to bridge innovation, mentorship, and education across secondary schools in South Trinidad.AYEP Cohort 3,...

As Youth Business Trinidad and Tobago (YBTT) gears up to celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2025, 2024 stood out as a year of remarkable transformation, resilience, and renewed commitment to building a sustainable future through entrepreneurship. We must firstly, acknowledge that Youth Business Trinidad and Tobago...

GEW 2024 Theme: "Entrepreneurship is for Everyone" In 2024, Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) celebrates the theme “Entrepreneurship is for Everyone”, a powerful statement reflecting the inclusive nature of entrepreneurship and its potential to transform lives, regardless of background, geography, or industry. In the local context of Trinidad...

Interested in joining our team? Download Full Job Description here PurposeTo facilitate the realization of YBTT's annual revenue-generation objectives by crafting, coordinating, and reporting on the yearly Donor Relations work plan. This role includes maintaining precise and current donor records, delivering data analysis and reports, and nurturing...

The Business Growth Online Workshop Series is designed for entrepreneurs in the growth stage. It consists of three workshops focusing on building an international brand, digitalizing businesses for growth, and navigating the complexities of exporting for the first time. Each session features insights from experienced...

Trust is the backbone of any successful mentoring relationship, especially in volunteer business mentorship. For young entrepreneurs, having a trustworthy mentor can be a game-changer. At YBTT, we emphasize the importance of building trust between mentors and mentees to foster meaningful and impactful mentoring experiences....

The Personal Stocktaking Profile isn’t just a checklist; it’s a deep dive into what makes you tick as an entrepreneur. This is one of the first tools developed by entrepreneurs within the JumpSTART Incubator and is based on the theory of effectuation. It's designed to...