Our Corporate Social Responsibility Projects

Dream to Reality Business Plan Training

As of July 2023, Dream to Reality Business Plan Training replaces the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs St. Lucia program which was originally implemented by SLUDTERA in partnership with the U.S. Embassy of Barbados. Dream to Reality Business Plan Training, is a FREE program offered in partnership with Freeport McMoran Foundation, and Arizona State University’s Thunderbird School of Global Management, to St. Lucian youth, men and women

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Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) St. Lucia

Our founder brought AWE to St. Lucia, through her partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Barbados. She was the Primary Facilitator and Curriculum Developer. She helped to train and empower over 100 St. Lucian women from 2020 to 2022. AWE St. Lucia has been replaced with the Dream to Reality Business Plan Training Program

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Deaftouch from South Africa

Our founder mentored and guided Mr. Claybourne Appies, social entrepreneur of Deaftouch during EWC semi-finals. She helped to shape his perspective and refine his business strategies. Her guidance added value in assisting his progress in the program from the Top 200 to the top 25 at EWC

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MSME Loan/Grant Scheme

Our founder was invited to consult along with other professionals to provide insight on the Scheme. She represented the MSME Community and provided suggestions and considerations in favor of the small business community

Repurpose Retool Redeploy Your Dream

Our founder hosted a private group mentorship session for the graduates of the Dream to Reality program with billionaire serial Entrepreneur Jeff Hoffman

The Launch of Startup Huddle in St. Lucia with Shark Tank Winner Joshua Esnard

Our founder collaborated with self-made millionaire and Inventor of the Cut Buddy Joshua Esnard to St. Lucia where he headlined the launch of Startup Huddle in St. Lucia during Global Entrepreneurship Week. The event brought corporate St. Lucia, Entrepreneurs from all sectors, the media and Governmental agencies

Awaken the Entrepreneur in You with Jeff Hoffman

Our founder hosted a virtual group mentorship session with Billionaire Entrepreneur Jeff Hoffman as a keynote speaker. Twelve (12) projects ensued from the discussion to create or share COVID-19 relief projects to roll out in May 2020

#StLuciansForYLAI

Our founder created this initiative where YLAI Alumni would share and recruit potentials. Mrs. Samuel also worked with potentials to prepare and condition them for the YLAI application process. From 2018-2023, through her efforts, 13 persons have been selected as semi-finalists and 8 of them have made it to the finals

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The St. Lucia USAID ConnectEd Project

We were part of the employer network in the Saint Lucia ConnectEd 2023 Project. Three secondary school students from the Choiseul Secondary School interned with us. Under our guidance, they created a website, the camp logo and t-shirt designs Kids Summer Camp. They also created a youth mentorship program.

Block Knowledge Product Development Training

Our founder made it possible for underrepresented startups and entrepreneurs in St. Lucia to benefit from this training. Learners left with the knowledge to raise money to scale their tech startups. Sponsored by JP Morgan Chase & Kapor Center.

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BTC Jazz

Our founder developed the idea & storyline for the event and its organizer at the Boys Training Center. This led to the support of the event by the Botham Jean Foundation and other agencies.

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