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Baroness Floella Benjamin becomes new patron of BFUWI
BARONESS FLOELLA BENJAMIN, OBE DLBaroness Floella Benjamin, OBE DL was born in Trinidad in 1949 and came to England as a 10 year old child in 1960. She left school at 16 with the aim of becoming Britain's first ever black woman bank manager but changed direction and became an actress, presenter, writer, independent producer, working peer and an active advocate for the welfare, care and education of children throughout the world. She has also headed a successful film and television production company.
Caribbean STEM Coaching Club 2018-19
The Barbados High Commission hosts the Caribbean STEM Coaching Club 4
In late September, and for the fourth year running, the Barbados High Commission to the United Kingdom played host to the launch of the Caribbean STEM Coaching Club’s annual STEM coaching programme. The Club’s mission is to raise the achievement levels of the UK’s Caribbean diaspora in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM).
Financial Careers Afternoon
The Financial and related professional services sector employs more than two million people in the UK, contributing more than £170 Billion directly to the economy. There are a wide range of jobs and career paths and increasing employee diversity.
As part of World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, we are inviting students (and parents) to participate in our Financial Careers Day.
Guest speakers include
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Arese Pollard, co-founder of the emerging markets investment fund, Pollard Et Filles
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