[dropcap]J[/dropcap]unior Achievement Saint Lucia partnered with Scotiabank to run the 2nd annual Innovation Camp. The camp was held at Union Orchid Farm on April 9, 2018 and introduced approximately 30 students to the processes and techniques that innovators and entrepreneurs use to come up with ideas and methods to solve a problem.
Innovation Camp offers an experiential learning environment for students based on real-life business situations. The day began with an ice-breaker and students were given four hours to develop their ideas and pitch to a panel of judges. The teams used their creativity to design apps and other innovative products and services for Scotiabank, which impressed the judges and made it tough to choose a winner.
Excellers of Entrepot Secondary School won the competition with their “Bank Your Selfie” promotion. The campaign encouraged young people to take a selfie at the ATM, whenever using that service, and share it via social media, therefore encouraging the youth to save in a fun and relaxed way and also promoting the bank’s services.
Jury members included Scotiabank’s Collateral and Business Support Officer Ms. Yetta Lord, JA Director Ms. Pauline Wolff and volunteer Mrs. Karla Daniel.
Ms. Lord shared her experience saying, “It was definitely more than an honour to represent Scotiabank at the 2018 Innovation Camp. The Bank continues to hold a key interest in the development and preparation of the youth for the future and I strongly believe that we will continue to partner with Junior Achievement to ensure this goal is met. Additionally, the Innovation Camp comes at a time when innovation is a major driving force in our world today, therefore creating an opportunity to enable the youth to understand its importance. It was a great initiative by the JA. Job well done!”
Newly elected chairman of JA Mr. Kirt Hosam made an impromptu stop to engage with students and to personally thank Scotiabank for providing this opportunity where the problem-solving skills of our Junior Achievers are nurtured.
JA extends appreciation and thanks to the jury, JA Directors, volunteers and mentors for their support and to Renwick & Company for providing refreshments for the event.
