Monrovia, Liberia – Labour Minister Cllr. Cooper Kruah has introduced that the Ministry of Labour is focusing on 1,000 Liberian college students for this yr’s Trip Job Program, a major improve from the 360 college students who benefited final yr.
“We all know that job alternatives in Liberia are troublesome to return by. So, our emphasis is on how we are able to create employment,” Minister Kruah mentioned. “For the holiday job program, the minimal month-to-month pay is US$150, and that quantity could improve subsequent yr.”
By Augustus D. R. Bortue
Talking on the Ministry of Data, Cultural Affairs and Tourism (MICAT) common press briefing on Thursday, July 4, 2025, in Monrovia, Minister Kruah mentioned the initiative is designed to supply momentary employment for college kids through the faculty break. This, he famous, will assist them earn revenue to assist their schooling in preparation for the upcoming educational yr.
He inspired and eligible college students to go to the Ministry’s workplace and procure an software kind from the Employment Bureau to enroll in this system.
The Labour Minister emphasised that the initiative is a part of the federal government’s broader effort to empower younger individuals and ease the monetary burden on households by way of job creation. He added that this system is open to college students in Montserrado County and throughout the nation.
Based on Minister Kruah, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has expressed deep concern about employment challenges within the nation and stays dedicated to increasing job alternatives for Liberians.
In the meantime, Minister Kruah known as on college students chosen for this system to reveal respect, dedication, and arduous work with a view to justify the assist of these partnering with the federal government to create these employment alternatives.
