IGT ‘BIG BROTHERS’ VISIT CREDO HOME FOR BOYS
IGT Systems Administrator Shammah Quinton demonstrates how to assemble a computer as part of IGT’s Big Brother mentorship programme at the Credo Home for Boys.
MONDAY, 18 NOVEMBER 2024: PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO – International Game Technology (IGT), a global leader in gaming, recognized International Men’s Day 2024 by inviting staff to step into the role of ‘big brothers’ to mentor young men from The Credo Residential Development Centre for Boys. On Saturday 2nd November, the IGT staff volunteers partnered with 10 boys between the ages of 10 and 16 to help them create career vision boards and gain insight into the world of work.
These boys get hands-on experience assembling computers during IGT’s Big Brother mentorship programme at the Credo Home for Boys.
“IGT’s International Men’s Day ‘Big Brother’ mentorship programme is about building relationships, providing guidance, and showing these young men that their potential is limitless,” said Dexter Thomas, IGT General Manager in Trinidad and Tobago.
To start the day, Thomas delivered a motivational talk, sharing insight from his career journey and encouraging the young men to, “set goals that challenge you, and surround yourself with people who uplift and inspire you.” Other activities included games, skills-building group activities, and a hands-on introduction to assembling the components of a computer under the guidance of IGT’s technical operators.
‘Big Brother’ volunteer Sterling Toussaint, IGT Procall Representative, plays a game of Jenga at the Credo Home for Boys.
"IGT has our heartfelt gratitude for providing the young men at the Credo with role models to look up to and the skills they will need to build a brighter future,” said Dale Bartholomew, Administrator at the Credo Foundation for Justice. “Mentorship is so important in a young man’s life, and we hope to see more male volunteers from the wider population take an interest in teaching the young men of this country how to be good, law-abiding individuals.”
IGT’s Big Brother mentorship programme included skills-building exercises and motivational games for the young men at the Credo Home for Boys.
The Credo Foundation for Justice is a non-profit organisation that offers socially displaced and at-risk children a safe home, providing accommodation for up to 32 young people at its two residential centres. Both the Credo Residential Development Centre for Boys and Credo Sophia House for Girls have fully equipped computer labs courtesy of the IGT After School Advantage (ASA) programme.
IGT General Manager Dexter Thomas delivers a motivational speech as part of IGT’s Big Brother mentorship programme at the Credo Home for Boys on Saturday 2 November.
The ASA programme is IGT’s flagship community initiative, devoted to providing youth with access to technology and science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) educational opportunities. The International Men’s Day Big Brother activities led by IGT staff volunteers underscore the company’s commitment to ongoing engagement with the beneficiaries of its ASA programme, in an effort to bridge the digital divide.
IGT Systems Administrator Shammah Quinton helps this young man with his career vision board as part of IGT’s Big Brother mentorship programme on Saturday 2 November.
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About IGT’s After School Advantage Programme:
As part of IGT’s Sustainable Play™ initiatives, After School Advantage (ASA) is the company’s flagship community initiative, devoted to providing youth with access to technology at digital learning centers in communities where IGT operates. The program ensures students have access to participate in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) educational opportunities while developing the knowledge and skills for the jobs of tomorrow. Since 2011, IGT and its subsidiaries have opened 39 ASA computer labs across the English-speaking Caribbean. As part of the Company’s ongoing commitment to supporting its global communities, IGT aims to continually enhance the technological awareness of students and prepare them to contribute to the social and infrastructural development of the Caribbean.
About IGT Trinidad and Tobago:
As the full-service lottery provider to the National Lotteries Control Board (NLCB), IGT
manages the distribution, accounting and validation of the Lottery’s instant ticket business. In addition to lottery and instant ticket services, through VIA, a commercial services company, IGT provides prepaid mobile phone top-up and bill payment services over lottery terminals in Trinidad and Tobago.
About IGT:
IGT (NYSE: IGT) is the global leader in gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across all channels and regulated segments, from Lotteries and Gaming Machines to Sports Betting and Digital. Leveraging a wealth of compelling content, substantial investment in innovation, player insights, operational expertise, and leading-edge technology, our solutions deliver unrivalled gaming experiences that engage players and drive growth. We have a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 jurisdictions around the world and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. IGT has approximately 11,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.igt.com.