International Mentoring Center



IMC Bahamas: Mentoring a Resilient Private Sector in The Bahamas

Let’s together enhance and scale one of the world’s largest blue economies.

IMC Membership

Join the IMC Bahamas Region to access exclusive discounts on mentor credentials, mentoring certification, and mentoring accreditation. Enhance your mentoring expertise with valuable resources and templates while becoming part of a global mentoring community.

IMC Credential

Advance your professional journey and enhance your credibility with mentor credentials such as CAM, CPM, or CMM. The IMC Bahamas Region provides various opportunities to obtain and renew these credentials, supporting your growth as a mentor.

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IMC Accreditation

Gain international recognition for your mentoring initiatives with IMC accreditation for your training facility or organization. This accreditation validates your mentoring programs, ensuring they meet global mentoring standards within the Bahamas.

Mentoring in Organizations

Showcase your organization's dedication to employee development through mentoring certification. IMC accreditation ensures your mentoring programs align with international best practices, offering certification opportunities and fostering a strong mentoring culture.

IMC in The Bahamas

Mentoring is emerging as the central pillar in The Bahamas’ economic diversification strategy by building a more resilient and entrepreneurial economy.

Though the blue economy of The Bahamas is estimated at $1.2 billion, it has largely been limited to large enterprises. The SBDC Blue Economy Accelerator (launched in June 2026) aims to expand the participation of MSMEs (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises) through mentoring, training, and networking opportunities.

Prime Minister Philip Davis launched the first-ever National Opportunity Hub in November 2025, stating, “The Opportunity Hub is about empowering Bahamians, investing in Bahamian ownership, and building a Bahamian economy that works for everyone.”

The Bahamian government fully supports mentoring initiatives by itself or in partnerships with other organizations in order to promote and uplift the underrepresented groups. As a commentator noted:

“A skilled mentor can help aspiring business owners avoid costly mistakes, identify opportunities, navigate challenges, and develop the confidence needed to lead a successful enterprise. By building strong mentorship networks, The Bahamas can cultivate a new generation of entrepreneurs equipped to drive innovation, economic growth, and national prosperity.”

The International Mentoring Centre Bahamas is actively supporting and setting global mentoring standards in this beautiful island nation towards a brighter and prosperous future.

🇧🇸 Mentoring in The Bahamas Key Statistics

Fully attributable macroeconomic, labour market and fiscal indicators — sourced exclusively from public, auditable reports.

As of July 2026 · Sources: World Bank · IMF · CBB · BNSI · CEIC
National Economic Indicators VERIFIED
The Bahamas – Macroeconomic Landscape 2024–2026 · Public Records
Real GDP growth (2024) 1.9%moderating from 2.6% in 2023
1.9%
Real GDP growth (2025 estimate) 2.2%IMF upgrade (Oct 2025)
2.2%
Real GDP growth (2026 forecast) 2.1%IMF forecast
2.1%
Long-term potential GDP growth 1.5%medium-term average
1.5%
GDP per capita (2024) $39,455current USD
$39,455
Sources: World Bank · IMF Article IV (2024) · Tribune Business (IMF upgrades, Oct 2025)
Inflation Indicators VERIFIED
Consumer Price Inflation 2024–2025 · Central Bank of The Bahamas
Average inflation (2023) 3.1%annual average
3.1%
Average inflation (2024) 0.4%annual average
0.4%
12‑month inflation (Aug 2024) -0.6%turned slightly negative
-0.6%
Inflation (12 months to March 2025) 0.0%flat outturn
0.0%
Medium-term inflation target ~2%convergence expected
~2%
Sources: World Bank · Central Bank of The Bahamas Monthly Economic & Financial Developments (May 2025) · IMF Article IV (2024)
Labour Market Indicators VERIFIED
Employment, Unemployment & Labour Force 2024 · BNSI · IMF · Macrotrends
Unemployment rate (H1 2024) 8.7%lowest since 2008
8.7%
Unemployment rate (2024 annual) 8.46%Macrotrends estimate
8.46%
Peak unemployment (2020) 25.6%post‑pandemic peak
25.6%
Labour force (Q2 2024) 233,575total
233,575
Employed persons (Q2 2024) 213,210of labour force
213,210
Unemployed persons (Q2 2024) 20,365of labour force
20,365
Sources: Bahamas National Statistical Institute (BNSI) · Nassau Guardian (Oct 2024) · IMF Article IV (2024) · Macrotrends
Youth Unemployment VERIFIED
Youth (Ages 15–24) Labour Market 2024 · BNSI · ILO · Macrotrends
Youth unemployment rate (2024) 17.80%ILO estimate
17.8%
Youth unemployed (Q2 2024) 7,980unemployed youth
7,980
Youth share of unemployed 39.2%of total unemployed
39.2%
Discouraged workers (Q2 2024) 12,940not in labour force
12,940
Sources: BNSI · Nassau Guardian (Oct 2024) · Tribune Business (Oct 2024) · Macrotrends · ILO
Fiscal & Public Debt Indicators VERIFIED
Government Finances & Debt FY2024 · IMF · Ministry of Finance
Fiscal deficit (FY2024) 1.3%of GDP
1.3%
Central government debt (FY2024) 78.8%of GDP
78.8%
Peak debt‑to‑GDP (FY2020/21) 99.7%post‑pandemic peak
99.7%
External debt‑to‑GDP (2024) 32.4%of GDP
32.4%
Debt target (FY2031) 50%of GDP
50%
Sources: IMF Article IV (2024) · Trading Economics (external debt)
Key Insights

Unemployment Recovery

8.7%

Lowest unemployment since 2008, down from 25.6% peak in 2020.

BNSI · IMF (H1 2024)

Youth Unemployment Challenge

17.8%

Youth unemployment more than double the national average — a critical target for mentoring.

ILO · Macrotrends (2024)

Inflation Normalisation

3.1% → 0.4%

Inflation fell sharply from 2023 to 2024, turning negative in mid‑2024.

World Bank · CBB

Debt Reduction Progress

99.7% → 78.8%

Debt‑to‑GDP declined significantly from pandemic peak, targeting 50% by 2031.

IMF Article IV (2024)
Data Certification: Every indicator presented above is sourced from publicly available, auditable reports published by the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund (Article IV Mission 2024), the Central Bank of The Bahamas, the Bahamas National Statistical Institute (BNSI), CEIC Data, and Macrotrends. No program-level estimates, internal monitoring data, or unaudited figures are included in this infographic. All numbers are independently verifiable.

Upcoming Chapters

Nassau

Nassau

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Freeport

Freeport

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Marsh Harbour

Marsh Harbour

Status: Launching Soon

Benefits of Mentoring in The Bahamas Impact Delivery

How structured mentorship drives workforce readiness, academic achievement, and professional leadership — building resilience and opportunity across the islands of The Bahamas.

As of July 2026 · Sources: Government of The Bahamas · JA Bahamas · BTVI · Urban Renewal Authority · CIWiL · VOPE · ZNS Bahamas

Workforce & Organizational Benefits

Youth Entrepreneurship & Work Readiness

Junior Achievement (JA) Bahamas, the country's leading youth development organization, partners with corporate sponsors who commit to mentoring up to 30 students each, teaching entrepreneurship, work readiness, and financial literacy from kindergarten through Grade 12. The 2025-2026 program serves over 600 students across New Providence, Andros, Grand Bahama, and Eleuthera, with students receiving stipends and scholarship opportunities. Corporate mentors describe the experience as helping young minds “excel while directly contributing to community development”.

Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Development

Mentorship equips young entrepreneurs with access to practical knowledge, professional networks, and real-world experiences that cannot be attained in a classroom environment. By building strong mentorship networks, The Bahamas can cultivate a new generation of entrepreneurs equipped to drive innovation, economic growth, and national prosperity.

Financial Services Talent Pipeline

The FinGen Society, the young professionals program of the Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB), invites experienced professionals across the financial services sector to serve as mentors for the 2026 FinGen Mentorship Program, designed for individuals aged 21 to 35 who aspire to lead and innovate in the industry.

Academic & Youth Development Benefits

Youth Leadership & Character Development

The Youth Achievers Club (YAC), launched by the Urban Renewal Authority in July 2025, is built on six core pillars, including Character and Youth Development, Education, Career Development, and Health and Life Skills. Its mission is to “raise responsible, creative, community-minded citizens through mentorship, academic enrichment, civic engagement, and leadership development” The program operates year-round across New Providence, Grand Bahama, and the Family Islands.

Girls' Empowerment & Academic Excellence

The 20 Pearls Mentorship Program inducted more than 45 young women from schools across Grand Bahama in October 2025, empowering teenage girls to find their voice, walk confidently, and contribute meaningfully to society. Minister Ginger Moxey noted that programs like this “create a culture of achievement” and help young Bahamian women “see themselves as capable, worthy, and powerful”. The Vessels of Purpose Elite (VOPE), founded in 2014, mentors girls in financial literacy, etiquette, CPR, self-defense, and leadership.

Academic Support & Career Readiness

The BTVI Mentorship and Peer Program pairs students with experienced mentors from various industries, providing guidance in career planning, professional development, and life skills while helping mentees set and achieve personal and academic goals. The Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Culture's 2025 Youth Leader Certification Program enrolled 40 participants across 12 modules covering positive youth development, leadership styles, and effective communication.

Professional & Social Impact Benefits

Women's Leadership in Politics & Governance

The She Leads programme, launched by the Caribbean Women in Leadership Bahamas National Chapter (CIWiL) in April 2025, provides young Bahamian women the opportunity to expand their networks, increase their knowledge of democracy and political participation, and gain key leadership skills for careers in law, governance, or politics. Participants engage with leaders in civil society, current and former politicians, advocates, and academics.

Male Mentorship & Community Transformation

The Reclaiming Our Boys Mentoring Project, relaunched in November 2025, is described as a “national commitment to shaping a brighter future”. The program provides spiritual guidance, develops leadership skills, offers vocational upskilling, and builds confidence while promoting self-control. Project objectives include developing wholesome males who will contribute to national transformation, building healthy families, and encouraging greater male leadership in homes and communities.

Women's Economic Empowerment & Entrepreneurship

The Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE), launched in 2019, has empowered 350+ Bahamian women, strengthening the national economy through job creation and increased financial independence. The Bahamas has made significant progress in advancing women's labor inclusion and entrepreneurship through mentorship, technical support, and digital skills training. Organizations like BPW Bahamas and Zonta Club of New Providence further support women through mentoring, networking, and skill-building programs.

Accreditation Process

How Organizations in The Bahamas Can Get IMC Accreditation

To maintain the highest level of standards in global mentoring, IMC has a rigorous review system to audit your organization’s program quality as part of our strict accreditation process requirements in The Bahamas.

Your organization can opt to provide a mentoring program with more than 20 hours of training or a shorter one. This can get you a training accreditation or an endorsed training accreditation.

Your program must include mentoring skills and domain or knowledge development so as to be eligible for accreditation. Every program must incorporate the following three sections compulsorily:

  1. The IMC Definition of Mentoring
  2. The IMC Code of Conduct and Ethics
  3. The IMC Core Competencies (minimum of 3 are must for accreditation)

The programs must provide participants with the necessary skills for each credential and ensure that the trainer is the primary mentor supervisor for at least a year.

The accreditation will be valid for three years from the date of issue.

The Accreditation Application Flow

The entire accreditation application process takes around four to six weeks. 

Stage 1: Organization Details

Stage 2: Program Details

Stage 3: Instructor Details

Stage 4: Terms and Conditions

Following a successful review, you’ll receive an email notification confirming your IMC accreditation status and a media kit to display your accreditation.

Please feel free to contact us for any further clarification

FAQs

The IMC Bahamas Region is a local chapter of the International Mentoring Center located in the beautiful island archipelago of The Bahamas in the Atlantic Ocean. Its dedicated network for mentoring professionals helps them connect, collaborate, and thrive within their local community.

As of now, the International Mentoring Center Bahamas has three local chapters in:

  • Nassau
  • Freeport 
  • Marsh Harbour
  • Global accreditation from IMC.
  • Access strategic growth support sessions.
  • Accredited training provider badge.
  • Showcase your expertise and achievements in IMC monthly feeds.
  • Listing in IMC’s Accredited Training Provider directory.
  • Exclusive IMC resource library.
  • Learner referral program.
  • Dedicated learner support.
  • Use of IMC-approved training guidelines.
  • Share your knowledge in IMC publications.

The International Mentoring Center Bahamas offers two distinct accreditation pathways—Accredited Training and Endorsed Training. 

Detailed information can be found on https://mentoringcenter.org/accreditation/

You can verify your training provider accreditation in The Bahamas by visiting https://mentoringcenter.org/accreditation/ on our website.

The International Mentoring Center Bahamas offers the following three credentials if you meet the eligibility criteria:

  • Certified Associate Mentor
  • Certified Professional Mentor
  • Certified Master Mentor

The MIO (Mentoring in Organizations) badge is a mark of distinction awarded to organizations where mentoring is embedded, sustainable, and measurable.

The MIO badge enables you to institutionalize mentoring as a strategic advantage.

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