SSYDR Inc.

SSYDR Inc. SSYDR Inc. “Specialists in Sustained Youth Development and Research” created to mobilize, train and prepare youth for economic and social development.

In 2011 Education Development Center conducted a Youth Assessment in Guyana and found that youth experiences and situations fostered their lack of development. Hence the Skills and Knowledge for Youth Employment Project was designed with the aim of ensuring crime reduction through the establishing of livelihood opportunities for youth in Guyana. The project that started as a two year project with

a target of 600 youth at risk grew to five years targeting 2,200 youth at risk. The project to date has recorded great success in its ability to work at reducing youth vulnerability to crime by facilitating guidance on a path of development. SKYE has reached 2,764 youth, trained 2040, placed 785 in jobs with a 95% satisfaction rating from employers, and have facilitated 158 youth business startups. According to Guyana Budget Speech 2015 60-65% of the population is below 40 and youth unemployment is at 40%. SKYE through its implementing organization Education Development Center http://www.edc.org/ has developed signature curricula in the Ready to Read (basic literacy) Work Ready Plus, Work Ready Now, Pre Work Ready, Be Your Own Boss and Coaching Training. Alongside the curricula developed are a number of monitoring and testing tools that allows for the literacy assessment of participants, tracer studies to track employment and development as well as basic monthly monitoring tools. The project’s greatest asset is its personnel base where the perfect blend of leadership comprising persons with the right skill sets through qualifications and experience make up the family of specialists in sustained youth development. With the closing off of USAID funding, SKYE Chief of Party Magda Fiona Wills understanding the great need for youth to benefit from the package, founded and kept together most of the SKYE team, to form the “Specialists in Sustained Youth Development and Research” (SSYDR Inc.)

Another Saturday, another opportunity to work with the female footballers of Vurlon Mills Football Academy.
17/05/2026

Another Saturday, another opportunity to work with the female footballers of Vurlon Mills Football Academy.

Congratulations again to Sonja Somella Edwards Sampson. 🤩
16/05/2026

Congratulations again to Sonja Somella Edwards Sampson. 🤩

Congratulations Sonja Sampson! Your leadership is celebrated. 🎉

Congratulations again to Jacqueline Jackie. 🤩
16/05/2026

Congratulations again to Jacqueline Jackie. 🤩

Congratulations Jacqueline Cummings Johnson! Your leadership is celebrated. 🎉

Please get those applications in.
14/05/2026

Please get those applications in.

Mark the date
14/05/2026

Mark the date

🚨 GTI Career Day 2026 🚨

Join us for an exciting and interactive Career Day under the theme:

✨ *“Innovative Skills for a Sustainable Guyana”* ✨

📅 Thursday, 21st May 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 GTI Tarmac

Explore:
🔹 Interactive departmental booths
🔹 Live demonstrations & activities
🔹 Career and training opportunities
🔹 Networking with leading companies
🔹 The many possibilities within TVET

Open to:
✔ High school students
✔ Job seekers
✔ Anyone interested in technical and vocational education

Come discover skills, careers, and opportunities that can shape your future!

Thank youuu Vurlon Mills Football Academy Inc. for providing SSYDR with the opportunity to engage your talented female ...
13/05/2026

Thank youuu Vurlon Mills Football Academy Inc. for providing SSYDR with the opportunity to engage your talented female footballers through life skills training.

It was a pleasure to share, learn, and interact with such energetic youth. We truly appreciate your commitment to developing not just athletes, but strong and empowered youth. Looking forward to the upcoming sessions.

Huge congratulations to Jacqueline Jackie and Sonja Somella Edwards Sampson for being honored as two of the 25 Influent...
10/05/2026

Huge congratulations to Jacqueline Jackie and Sonja Somella Edwards Sampson for being honored as two of the 25 Influential Women Leaders! As trainer/coaches with SSYDR, they shine in their roles, but their impact runs even deeper. With over 20 years each of dedicated service to their communities, their work is nothing short of inspiring. Jacqueline, at the helm of the Black Bush Community Centre, has been a beacon in su***de prevention and counseling. Meanwhile, Sonja’s leadership at the Fyrish Community Centre has empowered countless youth and women with essential skills. Paid or not, both continue to pour their hearts into the Region Six communities. Their decades-long legacy is a testament to their passion, resilience, and tireless devotion!

From Christmas cheer… to Valentine’s love… to Easter creativity, our tree has been on a beautiful journey of transformat...
28/04/2026

From Christmas cheer… to Valentine’s love… to Easter creativity, our tree has been on a beautiful journey of transformation. This time, our amazing youth brought the Easter spirit to life painting their own eggs and carefully hanging them to create something truly special. Each piece reflects their creativity, joy, and sense of togetherness.
Now we’re looking ahead…
What should our Summer Tree look like?
Should it be bright and tropical?
Full of sunshine and sea vibes?
Or something bold and creative?
Drop your ideas below, we’d love to bring your vision to life with our youth!

Throwback to a Powerful Engagement with Youth! A few weeks ago, SSYDR had the privilege of being invited to connect with...
24/04/2026

Throwback to a Powerful Engagement with Youth!

A few weeks ago, SSYDR had the privilege of being invited to connect with youth and share more about our work and our collaboration with ExxonMobil Guyana at the 2026 Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo: Building Tomorrow's Future Today!

The Exxon team designed a truly interactive experience, where partners were each given stamps, and youth were equipped with guiding questions. This meant they didn’t just move from booth to booth, rather they engaged, listened, learned, and earned their stamps through meaningful conversations.

At the SSYDR booth, we had an absolute blast connecting with hundreds of young people, walking them through life planning using our Individual Livelihood Plan (ILP) a core tool across all our programmes. It was inspiring to see them reflect, ask questions, and begin mapping out their future pathways.

Moments like these remind us that when engagement is intentional, learning becomes powerful.

23/04/2026
From idea to reality! The youth brought their vision of a community to life!Four teams. Four focus areas:⚡ Electricity ...
23/04/2026

From idea to reality! The youth brought their vision of a community to life!
Four teams. Four focus areas:
⚡ Electricity Company
🌱 Farm
🛒 Market
🎡 Recreational Park
Each space came together to form one unified community, showcasing creativity, teamwork, and real-world thinking in action.

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683 King Fisher Drive EE Eccles
Georgetown

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

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592-227-0923

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