A strategic corporate partnership is amplifying the impact of vocational education in Grenada as energy conglomerate RUBIS and distributor Huggins Petroleum bolster New Life Organisation’s youth development initiatives. The collaborative effort features substantial material support including a EC$3,000 voucher for essential supplies and two 100-pound Rubigas cylinders to sustain daily operations at NEWLO’s residential facility.
Dale Neptune, Marketing and Job Placement Manager at NEWLO, emphasized the institution’s comprehensive approach to education: “Our mission centers on equipping students with both practical capabilities and life skills necessary for personal and professional success.” This philosophy resonates deeply with beneficiaries from the Culinary and Fashion Departments, who reported transformative experiences through the program’s residential component.
RUBIS executives articulated a coherent corporate social responsibility vision during the presentation ceremony. Accounts Executive Areen Lewis affirmed the company’s enduring commitment to community empowerment, stating: “We recognize the crucial role institutions like NEWLO play in shaping Grenada’s future workforce. Our investment creates sustainable pathways for the next generation’s advancement.”
Sales and Marketing Coordinator Catoria Jeremiah highlighted the symbiotic nature of the partnership, emphasizing collaborative dynamics that ensure program sustainability. Meanwhile, Huggins Petroleum Representative Kizzy Bartholomew reinforced her company’s dedication to educational development, noting the program’s significance in cultivating well-rounded, capable citizens.
The corporate-educational alliance represents a model for private sector engagement in human capital development, demonstrating how targeted support for technical and vocational training can generate meaningful community impact while addressing national workforce development needs.