Monrovia – The Ministry of Labour has successfully completed the payment of more than 1,500 vacation job students who participated in the 2025 National Vacation Job Program.
Labour Minister Cooper W. Kruah made the pronouncement recently when he appeared at the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism regular press briefing.
Min. Kruah said the successful completion of this year’s vacation job for student program marks another milestone in the government’s efforts to empower young people and provide them with valuable work experience.
He expressed optimism that the program will receive stronger institutional support in the coming years.
He indicted that the initiative which began as a pilot project in 2024, has gained momentum, producing positive feedback from both government and private institutions.
“We are very pleased with the outcome of this year’s vacation job program,” Min. Kruah said. “No institution reported misconduct from participating students, which shows the seriousness and dedication of our young people,” he added.
The Labour boss said with greater collaboration from government ministries and the private sector, the Ministry of Labour can expand the initiative to benefit more students.
Minister Kruah emphasized the importance of shared responsibility, and urged that every ministry allocate funds in its budget to support the program.
He pledged to present the idea of government ministries, agencies and commissions to allocate funding in their budget for vacation students directly to President Joseph N. Boakai, Sr., who he said remains committed to creating opportunities for Liberians.
“I am confident that President Boakai will be encouraged to see how this program is changing lives,” Min. Kruah said. “Even students from the disabled community actively participated and performed exceptionally well. This is a clear sign that with the right support, every Liberian youth can contribute meaningfully to nation-building,” he stated.
The Minister further encouraged students who have received employment offers from their host institutions to take their roles seriously and serve as ambassadors of the program, thereby opening doors for more young people in the future.
At the same time, in response to requests from the disabled community, Minister Kruah assured that his administration is exploring ways to support their inclusion in sustainable employment.
He said he has authorized his Deputy Minister for Planning and Manpower Development, Hon. Stephen S. Kolubah, to assess opportunities for integrating qualified individuals from the community into the workforce.
Min. Kruah reaffirmed that the vacation job program is not only a platform for students to gain professional exposure, but also part of President Boakai’s broader vision to expand employment opportunities and empower the next generation of Liberians.
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