First Citizens’ Commitment to Education Through Bursary Support
At First Citizens, we understand that education is the foundation of progress — both for individuals and society at large. For over 15 years, we have been committed to nurturing…
Youth Development and Education
We create and partner with unique programmes that provide platforms for artistic and academic expression.
Overview
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.
Youth Development and Education Committee Members
External
- Dr. Christian Stone (Chair)
- Deirdre Charles
Internal
- Adanna Branford-Stewart
- Sharon Alexander
Press Releases
First Citizens Celebrates Innovation in Action with NSSEC Sponsorship
First Citizens is proud to announce its continued sponsorship of the highly anticipated National Secondary Schools Entrepreneurship Competition (NSSEC), an initiative aimed at fostering innovation, leadership, and business acumen among…
First Citizens Group CEO Karen Darbasie encourages young women to Dream, Dare, Do!
The 2024 instalment of the annual First Citizens Girls First Festival, themed Dream, Dare, Do successfully concluded, marking a significant milestone in empowering young women across Trinidad & Tobago. Spearheaded…
First Citizens remains an Employer of Choice for the 2024 UWI Internship Programme
First Citizens Group is proud to announce the continuation of its longstanding partnership with the University of the West Indies (UWI), St. Augustine, through the 2024 UWI Internship Programme. This…
2024 First Citizens National Poetry Slam – New Winner Emerges
A fresh victor emerged from a lineup of exceptional poets at the Grand Slam of the 2024 First Citizens National Poetry Slam. Shakira Burton boldly entered the Dragon’s Mouth, launching…
First Citizens Sponsors UTT Bursaries
In a landmark initiative signaling a new era of partnership, First Citizens has forged a significant collaboration with the University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT), aimed at bolstering educational opportunities.…
First Citizens Sponsors UWI Bursaries
On December 4th, 2023, First Citizens was pleased to award four bursaries to undergraduate students at the University of the West Indies in its ongoing support of youth development through…
First Citizens Celebrates Success and Commitment to Youth Development through NSSEC Partnership
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad & Tobago, November 15th 2023 – First Citizens Bank extends warm congratulations to all the winners of the 2023 National Secondary Schools Entrepreneurship Competition (NSSEC) and…
First Citizens nEo awards Academic Excellence
On October 30th, 2023, First Citizens hosted its annual nEo Educational Awards at its Corporate Centre, Port of Spain, honouring the most outstanding academic performers among its nEo account holders. …
First Citizens Congratulates 7th UWI Internship Cohort
Tuesday 15th August, 2023 signalled yet another successful conclusion of the First Citizens UWI Internship Programme with an official closing ceremony for the Group’s 7th cohort of interns at its…
Celebrating Youth Leadership and Empowering Communities
First Citizens takes great pride in its commitment to excellence, youth empowerment, and promoting positive change in the communities it serves, and is pleased to support the Rotaract District 7030…
7th First Citizens UWI Internship Journey Commences
A new group of talented and driven interns from the University of the West Indies (UWI) recently joined the First Citizens Group to obtain real-world work experience. Now in its…
First Citizens National Poetry Slam Winner!
The 11th edition of the First Citizens National Poetry Slam was filled with lyrical showdown from 15 of Trinidad and Tobago’s top spoken-word poets. Let’s take a look and some…
First Citizens National Poetry Grand Slam 2023
The Bocas Lit Fest (BLF) is a non-profit festival that celebrates the Caribbean’s literary achievements in a festive atmosphere, fostering interest in reading and writing. The festival is known for…
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…
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…
