Let them learn a skill

away from the years where everybody believes ‘I’m a doctor, I’m a lawyer. There are so many businesses that can be created just from one person. Not everybody is going to be book smart. I would love if parents would explore with their children, instead of beating and thinking that it is the end,” she said.

The sprinter admitted that being part of the conference was absolutely necessary, as leading the youth is a must. “It’s very important given the platform that I have. I always believe it’s important to share my journey to the students because I believe we are the same and we are coming from similar circumstances.”

Fraser-Pryce took the students on an inspirational journey, demonstrating how they too could maximize their potential and turn their dreams into reality.

She continued: “Some of them are trying to overcome different things in their lives, so I’m just a representation for them to know that when they see me, they see hope, vision and evolving from who they are and becoming so much more.”

Gospel artiste Rondell Positive told THE STAR that he believes all students who were in attendance left the event uplifted and motivated.

“We believe we have impacted the lives of close to 400 students who attended today and impact them permanently. I believe it is very important for us, and one thing I’m conscious that they have left with, is that they were born to fulfil a purpose. There’s a footprint that only that particular person can leave in the Earth,” he said.

“Because they are Jamaicans, the world awaits them, so that Jamaica may under God, increase in beauty, fellowship and prosperity and play her part in advancing not Jamaica, but the welfare of every human being. I’m convinced that if not all of them, most of them left here knowing that there’s something they are supposed to do.”