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SVF hosts luncheon for tertiary scholars

Published:Tuesday | October 24, 2023 | 12:06 AM
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University of Technology, Jamaica marketing student Omelia Brown (left) and Christopher Dawes, a student at Shortwood Teachers’ College (right), engage in conversation with Supreme Ventures Limited’s Corporate Communications and PR Manager, Chloleen Da
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University of Technology, Jamaica marketing student Omelia Brown (left) and Christopher Dawes, a student at Shortwood Teachers’ College (right), engage in conversation with Supreme Ventures Limited’s Corporate Communications and PR Manager, Chloleen Daley-Muschett.
Monae Williams from Northern Caribbean University (NCU) (left) with Chloleen Daley-Muschett, corporate communications and PR manager of Supreme Ventures Limited.
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Monae Williams from Northern Caribbean University (NCU) (left) with Chloleen Daley-Muschett, corporate communications and PR manager of Supreme Ventures Limited.
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Supreme Ventures Foundation recently hosted ‘Pep Up Luncheon’ under the theme ‘Let’s Get Ready for the Road’.

Heather Goldson, director of the Supreme Ventures Foundation, said, “This event holds a special place in our hearts as it represents not just an investment in the education of these young people, but also a celebration of their potential and an opportunity to uplift them and encourage them along their academic journey.” As part of its 20th-anniversary celebrations in 2021, the foundation awarded 20 students who are wards of the state with financial aid that covered all expenses related to tuition, boarding, and other educational costs throughout their academic programmes.

Each student received 10 complimentary driving sessions from Grennell’s Driving School courtesy of SVF to set them on the path to acquiring their driver’s licence. This announcement was made after Stephen Grennell, director of Grennell’s Driving School, delivered an informative presentation on road safety and preparedness.

There was also a yoga session led by Joanna Taylor of TrainFit Club.

Warren Thompson, director of children and family programmes at the Child Protection and Family Services Agency, commended the Supreme Ventures Foundation for its ongoing commitment to these students. He emphasised the unique challenges faced by many of their peers in state institutions and lauded the foundation for alleviating these obstacles, allowing the scholars to focus on their education. Thompson urged the students to recognise their responsibility to work hard, honouring not only themselves, but also the foundation and other supporters.

“Supreme Ventures has provided invaluable support to these students, removing obstacles that many of their peers still face. Recognise this privilege and use it as motivation to work hard. Commit not only to yourselves, but to the foundation and other supporters who believe in you. We’re here, fighting alongside you. Focus, put in the work, and envision your degree as a temporary hurdle to overcome. We’re cheering for you. Great things are on the horizon,” Thompson stated.

Each scholar received a gift box with supermarket and department store vouchers and other goodies. As a special recognition of exceptional performance, six students were presented with brand-new laptops, a token of encouragement for their academic journey.

Monae Williams, a business marketing student at Northern Caribbean University, and one of the programme’s top performers, said, “Today’s Pep-Up session reminded us that we are not alone in this journey. It’s a testament that there are people rooting for us and looking out for our future. This support means a lot, not just financially, but also mentally and emotionally.”

The event concluded with Goldson expressing her anticipation for the coming year, hinting at even more ambitious plans to support and honour the scholars.