NASSAU, Bahamas -- Nine boys from L. W. Young Junior School have been positively impacted since participating in a dual enrollment program at The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institution (BTVI).
The reintroduction of the special initiative, which ran between September 2014 and April 2015, exposed the youngsters to the art of painting while providing them the opportunity to channel their practical skills. They learned about surface preparation, drywall finishing, basic painting and they refinished two vintage chairs.

While completing junior school, the ninth graders took three classes at BTVI including Introduction to Painting along with Maths and English on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8 am to 3 pm.
L. W. Young's vice-principal, Stephen McPhee, who noted that while the boys did not have behavioural problems, they lacked motivation.

"Once children are motivated and their self-esteem increases, there is nothing they cannot do. Motivation is a huge driver of learning. Even their attendance and punctuality at school have improved. Their whole value of themselves has increased," said Mr. McPhee.

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