'Build Your Own Door' initiative officially launched

Seven young men are to receive training expected to help them become successful entertainers. It's being done through the Build Your Own Door initiative, a component of the National Peace Programme, which was launched yesterday. Six of the participants were previously involved in the Peace Programme's Flip Yuh Script programme where many lamented a lack of opportunities to get a foot in the door in their chosen field -hence the idea to build their own door. One of the facilitators, Ishiaka McNeil, says the other participant who was formerly incarcerated will join the programme in a few days as he seeks to reintegrate into society. Participants will receive training in performance skills and ethics, self imaging and fashion, music theory, personal and professional development, social media presence and music production. At the end of the eight weeks there is to be a showcase. One of the participants Stefan Lemon, a DJ, expressed gratitude for the opportunity. Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Attorney General, Hughland Allman, has heaped praise on the work of the National Peace Programme. Subscribe to CBC News: http://www.youtube.com/cbcbarbados Connect with the CBC News Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCNews.bb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcnewsbarbados Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNewsNight