ST JAMES, JAMAICA – A community-centered development initiative is creating tangible new opportunities for hundreds of residents in one of St James’ local neighborhoods, blending skills training, social support and youth engagement to uplift entire families. Project STAR, the multi-faceted community development program, has already equipped more than 140 Salt Spring residents with targeted professional training designed to raise employability in high-demand sectors ranging from hospitality to customer-facing services, according to Kelly Griffith, the project’s lead for training and job placement.
Over 100 Salt Spring residents trained and employed through support from Project STAR
