First Citizens Supports the Reopening of Schools
Primary schools were closed in March 2020 as a safety measure to stop the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Almost two years later, thousands of children have been impacted by…
Youth Development and Education
We create and partner with unique programmes that provide platforms for artistic and academic expression.
Youth Development and Education Committee
As a corporate social responsibility pillar, our Youth Development and Education Committee works to highlight relevant issues and unlock the vast human potential of our young people. We hold to, and stand by the belief that an investment in the development of the generation to come is one way to ensure that our communities are sustainable. Through our own projects as well as through strategic partnerships with other stakeholders, the First Citizens Foundation provides opportunities that engender and embolden our youths’ capacity for critical thinking and self-expression across various disciplines. We have aimed to accomplish this mandate through the First Citizens National Poetry Slam, First Citizens UWI Internship Programme and First Citizens Junior Calypso Monarch & Roving Tent, for example.
External:
Dr. Christian Stone (Chair)
Deirdre Charles
Internal:
Adanna Branford-Stewart
Sharon Alexander
COTE 2021
First Citizens Congratulates TOP UWI, St. Augustine Debate TeamsThe University of the West Indies (UWI) recently held a Prize Giving Ceremony to recognize the top debate teams from the 2020…
Tablet Distribution 2020
Empowering our Communities through EducationFirst Citizens recently seized the opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to youth and education by assisting primary school students with their transition to remote learning, as…
National Poetry Slam 2020
Alexandra Stewart wins the Grand Slam!Alexandra Stewart has become the first National Poetry Slam Champion to successfully defend her title. Stewart, 22, is also the fifth woman to win the competition in…
UWI Internship 2020
First Citizens UWI Internship gave 22 students real-life work/learning experience!The 2020 edition of the First Citizens UWI Internship Program kicked off on Thursday 2nd July 2020. This year the Group…
Boys Symposium 2019
The inaugural Boys Symposium event was held on November 24th, 2019 at the Hilton Trinidad & Conference Centre. The symposium stirred intense discussions and was a resounding success in highlighting…
SEA Youth Rock 2019
On Monday 30th September the SEA YOUth Rock Awards took place at The Government Campus Auditorium. The brief programme was hosted by radio personality Jason ‘JW’ Williams. At this year’s event,…
UWI Internship 2019
“Make a difference in our Society,” these were the words of advice provided by Professor Sterling Frost, Deputy CEO – Operations and Administration, First Citizens to graduates of the First…
National Poetry Slam 2019
First Citizens National Poetry SlamOn Sunday 5th May, 2019 fifteen (15) young poets from our twin-island gathered at the National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA) Port of Spain to compete…
FC Partners with UWI 2019
First Citizens partners with The UWI to preserve historyThe University of the West Indies is one of the most prestigious, indigenous tertiary education institutions in the region and as such…
