CYJ — bridging the gap between communities.

Education, training, apprenticeship and employment in music, film and entertainment for young people across Jamaica.

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CJH — In the community

Who we are

A new generation of Jamaican creative talent

Founded in 2024 by twenty music, film and television professionals, CYJ delivers accredited, work-based training in the creative industries — filling the gap between poorer communities and commercial media, while tackling crime, poverty and social exclusion at the root.

Our story Explore courses

15+

Years of grassroots research

13–25

Age range we support

10+

Accredited creative pathways

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Our Partners

Working alongside government, industry and grassroots networks.

Jamaica Best School Band

City Splash

Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment & Sport

Hydro Plus

Ace Lifestyle

Community Youth London

Defenders Entertainment

Kingston Creative

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Service	Description	Length	Individual	Group
Mentoring	Weekly check-ins and accessible contact. Young person's wellbeing monitored and needs assessed.	5–30 hours	$80 p/h	N/A
Interventions	Local mentors facilitate opportunities for young people to explore activities outside of their parish/city.	5–30 hours	$250	N/A
Needs Assessments & Report	Virtual or physical visits to build open dialogue and address core needs — delivered as a report and plan of action to client/key worker.	5 days / 7 hours	$250	$2,250
Music Production Course	Accredited Level 2 course with continuation pathways.	10 days / 40 hours	$400 p/s	$3,600
Songwriting / Creative Development	Non-accredited course delivered by experienced artists, writers and music producers.	—	$300 p/s	$2,800
Getting into Work	3-day workshop supporting young people's steps towards employment — CV writing, jobs, salaries and managing expectations.	3 days / 12 hours	$180 p/s	$1,400
Employment / Industry Entry Support	5-hour introduction workshop plus 10 sessions (1 hour each) supporting students through job searches and work experience.	10 days (15 hours)	$390	$3,000
Private Studio Session	3-hour studio session plus artist development with experienced engineers/mentors.	3 hours	$150	—