06/22/2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MYS and Ministry of Labor Sign Landmark MOU to Strengthen Youth Employment and Development
At Least 3,000 Young Liberians Expected to Secure Vacation Jobs Through New Partnership
Paynesville, Liberia – The Ministry of Youth and Sports (MYS) and the Ministry of Labor have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at strengthening inter-ministerial collaboration to address youth unemployment, expand vocational opportunities, and improve youth development initiatives across Liberia.
The agreement marks the beginning of a strategic partnership designed to streamline government efforts, improve access to employment information, and create sustainable pathways to employment for young Liberians.
As an immediate outcome of the collaboration, the two ministries announced plans to facilitate vacation employment opportunities for at least 3,000 young people across the country.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Minister of Labor, Cllr. Cooper Kruah, described the agreement as a significant milestone in the government's efforts to address unemployment and promote youth development.
"The Ministry of Labor and the Ministry of Youth and Sports have major roles to play in Liberia's employment sector and youth development agenda," Minister Kruah said. "By working together, we will be better positioned to achieve the objectives for which our institutions were established."
He noted that the initiative would serve as "a dream come true" for many young Liberians seeking opportunities for employment and skills development.
"President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has consistently emphasized the importance of job creation for Liberians. Although many efforts are underway, the public is often unaware of the opportunities being created. This partnership will serve as an important channel for disseminating information on employment opportunities and labor market developments," he stated.
