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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Pearnel Charles Jr., is again urging individuals seeking legitimate employment overseas to use official channels in order to protect themselves from fraudulent schemes and potential exploitation.
Mr. Charles reaffirmed that there are no registration or placement fees associated with the Ministry’s Overseas Employment Programme.
The Overseas Work Programme facilitates temporary, skilled employment for Jamaicans, primarily through Canada’s Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP), and the United States’ H-2A and H-2B visa schemes, which support the agricultural and non-agricultural sectors, respectively.
Mr. Charles noted, however, that despite these efforts, too many individuals remain vulnerable to exploitation.
