Deputy Principal of the Springer Memorial School, Mitchelle Maxwell (Sitting second from left), signing the official memorandum that solidifies the partnership between the institution and the Barbados Public Workers Credit Union as (left) Education Officer from the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Linda-Joy Forde, President of the Board at BPWCU, Rafael Holder, teacher from the institution which will support the Thrift Club and the student team of the Thrift Club all look on.
Thrift Club launches at Springer Memorial
The Barbados Public Workers Credit Union has partnered with the Springer Memorial Secondary School to officially launch a Thrift Club.
Speaking during the launch of the programme, education officer from the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Linda-Joy Forde, said that partnerships with business enterprises such as the Barbados Public Workers Credit Union, were integral in the lives of students today and noted that there was much that the two entities could learn from each other. She said that the school’s positive initiative to have the club creates meaningful opportunities for the students and encouraged students to use the knowledge provided to them through this partnership. She also reminded them that this smart financial planning would bring joyous rewards to them in the future.
Deputy Principal of the institution, Mitchelle Maxwell, expressed that she believed the launch of the Thrift Club marked a significant day in the lives of the students that were selected to be on the board as they represented the first set of cohorts to manage the students’ affairs.
She explained that these selected students were trained for the job to ensure that they were adequately ready to undertake the tasks that will be given to them through
the official launch of the programme. Addressing these chosen students, Maxwell said that they were selected because it was recognised that they have the ability to lead honestly and professionally.
“It is imperative that you continue to demonstrate the business traits which are key and vital to the survival of any business or organisation. You must demonstrate honesty, professionalism and trustworthiness in your daily tasks,” she lamented.
The Deputy Principal went on to express that credit unions served as a catalyst for greater financial inclusions and encourage a saving culture, as well as providing access to savings and products for those who may face a number of barriers when dealing with financial institutions. Maxwell added that she was happy the students would be able to gain this knowledge through the partnership with The Barbados Public Workers Credit Union.