FOLLOWING the announcement by US predient BArack Obama that his countyr had committed significant sums of money for trainign and education of youth entrepreneurs in the region, Career & Education sought reactions from young people on the street.

We asked: Are you more encouraged to go into business for yourself now that the US has committed US$68 million to helping entrepreneurs in Latin America and the Caribbean?

Krystaphel Reid, 18, student

Yes, I believe that I will be able to benefit from the incoming revenue that is being put forward by the United States. (Girl in uniform)

Ramoy Palmer, 18, student

The news doesn’t spark much interest for me because I am not convinced that we will be receiving enough money to effectively implement programmes when the money has been divided among the various countries.

Matthew Nelson, 17, student

Well, I always dreamt of starting my own business, even before President Obama’s announcement. That news does motivate me to push towards it though. (Dark complexion, white shirt)

Llmar Groves, 24, policeman

There is an interest, yes. I would, however, have to carefully decide on what product or service I would provide. Interestingly, I also think that this investment might end up with us having more sellers than buyers. (suit)

Nicholas Dundas, 17, student

My interest in entreprenuership was for the most part minor, but I do see this news as a catalyst for me taking a more serious approach.

— Devaro Bolton