The SKYE project was developed with the primary objective to reduce violence in Guyana through strengthened economic participation and civic engagement of at-risk youth. In order to meet this goal, the SKYE project aims to meet three intermediate objectives:  The expansion of employment, education and skill building opportunities for youth at risk  The strengthening of reintegration of youth offenders into society  The strengthening of an enabling environment for youth development. The SKYE project aims to meet these objectives both by working with youth directly as well as by building structural support for youth offenders. The work that occurs directly with youth comes in the form of a formal training and mentorship program designed to enhance life and employment skills. Youth are engaged throughout the process with a coach who mentors and guides them through the development of a livelihood plan. The youth are enrolled in literacy or soft skills training, designed to build on their ability to apply for a job, construct a resume, prepare for an interview, and interact with managers and supervisors in an appropriate manner. If youth in the project are struggling with their literacy level, they have the opportunity to take an eight week training course to help improve their literacy skills prior to enrolling in the skills training course. To help establish structural support for youth, the SKYE team is working with the judicial system to build SKYE into a viable sentencing alternative for youth, and with employers, SKYE is working to create employment opportunities for youth upon completion of the program.