Progressive Educational Experiences in Caribbean Cultures (PEECC) congratulates thirty eight - programme participants and 11 of St. Maartens's Entrepreneurs in their successful completion of "Journey of an Entrepreneur." One year post the incubation period of PEECC's Entrepreneurial Training Program known as ETP for ATLAS; ATLAS being Achievement Through Life and Academic Skills, The entrepreneurs continue to strive for business success.In one year the participants have faced the challenges and triumphs of entrepreneurship. The participants agree the lessons learned in "The Journey of an Entrepreneur" helped build self confidence, tenacity, and community belonging. A journey indeed for each of the individuals it was a unique process, since their Initial concepts of their businesses; a few may be viewed at http://sxm.peecc.org. Those unable to implement their business plans consistently agree the ETP for ATLAS Program educated them in being a better employee as well as the difficulties in being an employer.
PEECC is honored and grateful for its performance commendation given by former Minister of Justice and current Curaçao Commissioner of Tourism,David Dick, as well as the recognition of current Minister of Justice Magali Jacoba.
PEECC's Team customized an instructional program for the Project funded by USONA and implemented under the guides of The Justice Department, Stichting Justitiele Inrichtingen Bovenwinden(SJIB), and Traject Preventie en Resocialisatie(PVNA).
PEECC's Director Sara Stone commented and gives thanks to the Team of committed professionals, educators and business leaders who gave their passion and wisdom to the project through dedication and unwavering loyalty.
The Team of Instructors included Team Leader, Kenneth Lopes, Clarence Richardson, Julian Rollocks, along with technical and administrative support long time community educator Alice Samuel and Elfrida Swaby.
PEECC looks forward to providing more innovative economic development projects on the island of St. Maarten. As we look forward to the important constitutional issues facing the NEW St. Maarten we will engage future leaders, todays youth. PEECC's Director Sara Stone states, "We are excited to renew our efforts in culture and education with an upcoming International Cultural Exchange Project partnered by renown Universities located in Washington, DC., we are looking to engage University age youth from the Netherlands Antilles interested in innovative approaches to the preservation and expansion of architecture in the Caribbean. Interested Antillean youth enrolled in a university program on St. Maarten or abroad should send there info via the website as soon as possible.
