Ten RBC Young Leaders from T&T experienced the trip of a lifetime when they participated in the We Day celebrations in Toronto, Canada.
The excited and enthusiastic students were in Canada from September 28 to October 1, and during their visit met representatives of RBC and the Free The Children organisation, participated in media interviews, visited RBC offices and did some sightseeing.
The distinguished group of young people created history as the first RBC Young Leaders to represent T&T at the We Day event, a release said. We Day is a celebration of youth making a difference in their local and global communities. The event combines the energy of a live concert with the inspiration of extraordinary stories of leadership and change.
It brings together world-renowned speakers and award-winning A-list performers, and this year the Young Leaders would have seen performances by singers Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas and heard presentations from basketball legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson.
“We Day has been mind-blowing for me. The testimonials and the stories of people’s hard work have really motivated me to understand how I can make a greater impact on the world. I was so glad to be there,” said Darion Phillips, Young Leader from Scarborough Secondary School, Tobago.
Before they left T&T, the students were encouraged by RBC Royal Bank managing director, Darryl White, to fully embrace the experiences of the visit.
“You are now youth ambassadors as you have been charged with the responsibility of representing not only yourselves but also your country. Welcome those into your company with the warmth that carries the stamp of T&T, your schools, your parents, teachers and fellow leaders,” White said.