Societal Challenges and Our Ambitions
Today’s common societal challenges across the Caribbean1 have the potential to threaten the long-term success of our clients, employees, shareholders and communities. We want to do our part by addressing these challenges with ideas that empower youth to lead a stronger Caribbean.
Educational inequality
Due to economic challenges, Caribbean countries are experiencing critical skill gaps and educational inequality, which is impacting youth employment opportunities.
Meaningful employment
Opportunities for youth to access training, work experience and networks connecting them to meaningful employment are limited, making it difficult to secure employment and build careers.
Health and climate resiliency
We need more social services to support physical and mental health. This support is strained by the region bearing a disproportionate amount of the impact of environmental crises, leaving fewer resources for other services.
Investing in skills development to maximize youth potential
RBC is committed to supporting programmes that help youth reach their full potential in areas such as sports, entrepreneurial skills, green education and creating better learning environments.
Providing youth with hands-on job experience
To help prepare youth for the changing workforce, RBC provides opportunities for mentorship, networking, training and internships, and offers other career resources.
Supporting healthy environments for youth
RBC employees are working with their communities to create healthier environments for youth and their families by supporting health services, local clean-ups and disaster relief efforts.
Educational inequality
Due to economic challenges, Caribbean countries are experiencing critical skill gaps and educational inequality, which is impacting youth employment opportunities.
Investing in skills development to maximize youth potential
RBC is committed to supporting programmes that help youth reach their full potential in areas such as sports, entrepreneurial skills, green education and creating better learning environments.
Meaningful employment
Opportunities for youth to access training, work experience and networks connecting them to meaningful employment are limited, making it difficult to secure employment and build careers.
Providing youth with hands-on job experience
To help prepare youth for the changing workforce, RBC provides opportunities for mentorship, networking, training and internships, and offers other career resources.
Health and climate resiliency
We need more social services to support physical and mental health. This support is strained by the region bearing a disproportionate amount of the impact of environmental crises, leaving fewer resources for other services.
Supporting healthy environments for youth
RBC employees are working with their communities to create healthier environments for youth and their families by supporting health services, local clean-ups and disaster relief efforts.
Key Initiatives Driving Impact
Our goal is to drive real impact in our communities to help prepare youth to lead a stronger Caribbean.
RBC Young Leaders
Trinidad and Tobago
Committed to investing in the next generation of leaders, the 2nd cycle of RBC Young Leaders TT was launched in February 2025. In the next coming months Students from sixteen schools will be empowered to bring their idea to life for the theme “Sustainable Future”. Together we continue to build a network of global citizens committed to exploring and implementing sustainable practices. These practices contribute to the health and well-being of our schools, communities, and the Caribbean for year to come. The winning school will receive TTD 100,000. Good luck students! Thank You to IADB for their continued partnership.
RBC Race for the Kids
This series of charitable running events in Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, and the Cayman Islands raises funds to help improve youth health and well-being and skill development, supporting causes such as the University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus, The RBC Caribbean Children’s Cancer Fund and the Alex Panton Foundation.
Esemaje Partnership
Trinidad and Tobago
RBC is proud to partner with the Esimaje Foundation to empower and uplift young men in vulnerable communities. The “You Can Do It Too” mentorship programme provides recipients with the opportunity to learn from and be influenced by persons who have attained success in their individual endeavors.
RBC Primary School Spelling Bee
The Cayman Islands
Over 50 students representing 18 primary schools participated in the 25th Annual RBC Primary School Spelling Bee. As these students hone fundamental skills such as self-confidence, perseverance and public speaking, RBC remains committed to investing in programs that support our youth helping them to become better leaders of tomorrow. Congratulations to the participants and winners!
RBC Graduate Internship Programme
This programme is designed for youth seeking work experience in financial services. It provides hands-on experience, mentorship, network building as well as the opportunity to develop new skills and capabilities that help build stronger foundations.
Carifta Aquatics Championship
This competition supports amazing young athletes as they take to the pool in various countries throughout the Caribbean. We’re proud to support this initiative and help athletes pursue their dreams.
RBC Beach Clean-Ups
RBC hosts beach clean-ups on an annual basis to support healthy environments for youth and their communities. We’re so proud to see our employees and their families make an impact in preserving beaches, parks and local ecosystems for future generations.
Creating A Positive Impact
See how local initiatives are helping to make positive change across the Caribbean.
RBC Race for the Kids - Cayman Islands
RBC Beach Clean-Ups - Barbados
RBC Beach Clean-Ups - Turks and Caicos Islands
RBC Beach Clean-Ups - St. Maarten
RBC Race for the Kids – Trinidad and Tobago
RBC Race for the Kids – Trinidad and Tobago
Bahamas Girl Guides
Redemption Sound Setters – Trinidad and Tobago
Redemption Sound Setters – Trinidad and Tobago
Bahamas Agricultural Development Organization
Creating A Positive Impact
RBC Race for the Kids - Cayman Islands
RBC Beach Clean-Ups - Barbados
RBC Beach Clean-Ups - Turks and Caicos Islands
RBC Beach Clean-Ups - St. Maarten
RBC Race for the Kids – Trinidad and Tobago
RBC Race for the Kids – Trinidad and Tobago
Bahamas Girl Guides
Redemption Sound Setters – Trinidad and Tobago
Redemption Sound Setters – Trinidad and Tobago
Bahamas Agricultural Development Organization
Our Commitment to You
RBC Young Leaders - 2024 Winners
RBC Young Leaders - Trinidad & Tobago
RBC Race for the Kids - Barbados
RBC Little League - Aruba
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This series of charitable running events in Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, and the Cayman Islands raises funds to help improve youth health and well-being and skill development, supporting causes such as the University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus, The RBC Caribbean Children’s Cancer Fund and the Alex Panton Foundation.
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As a sponsor of Little Leagues Baseball Foundations for over 24 years, RBC is proud to have supported more than 3,000 athletes, allowing youth to thrive.
This spelling bee in the Cayman Islands helps create equitable access to education. Knowing how important education at a young age is, RBC supports primary school programmes to help close future skill gaps.
This programme is designed for youth seeking work experience in financial services. It provides hands-on experience, mentorship, network building as well as the opportunity to develop new skills and capabilities that help build stronger foundations.
This competition supports amazing young athletes as they take to the pool in various countries throughout the Caribbean. We’re proud to support this initiative and help athletes pursue their dreams.
RBC hosts beach clean-ups on an annual basis to support healthy environments for youth and their communities. We’re so proud to see our employees and their families make an impact in preserving beaches, parks and local ecosystems for future generations.