JCI Antigua
JCI (Junior Chamber International) is one of the biggest worldwide non-political and non-sectarian youth service organizations. It is an international community of citizens between the ages of 18 to 40 with the aim and purpose of creating positive change in the world. The organization believes that these changes must result from one taking "collective action to improve themselves and the world around them."
JCI Antigua was founded in 1960. Since then the organization has been creating positive change throughout the country by engaging our members, encouraging active citizenship, planning and executing impactful projects. |
General Information:
President: Leycia Samuels
Email: jciantigua@gmail.com Meetings take place on the last Tuesday of each month. 
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Projects
JCI Antigua Senator Leandra James Cancer Awareness Campaign : This campaign is focused on increasing awareness and educating the public about the deadly disease. The educational campaign encompasses talks from medical professionals via radio programmes which focus on various types of cancer at different intervals. A major aspect of the campaign is the annual JCI Antigua Senator Leandra James Cancer Awareness Campaign Colour Run and Fitness Jam which is focused on promoting a healthy lifestyle by executing fun and exciting event where members of the community are able to exercise together. Different colours of powder are also used to represent different types of cancer to raise awareness.
Jaycees Queen Show : This is the oldest project of JCI Antigua being in its 57th year of existence in 2018. The Jaycees Queen Show is focused on empowering women through pageantry by bringing women from across the world together on one stage for a remarkable showcase of talent while advocating for a specific platform each year. In 2018 the show was executed under the theme, “Embracing Gender Parity with Elegance and Beauty”.
JCI Antigua Business Seminars : The JCI Antigua Business Seminars provide valuable training in a variety of areas for members of the corporate community.
The JCI Antigua Professionalism in Customer Care Seminar is focused on providing training for persons in customer care on pertinent areas including effective communication, exceeding customer satisfaction and expectations as we as social media and the business.
JCI Antigua Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism Seminar is focused on providing important training for professionals particularly in the fields of banking and finance on this pertinent topic threatening the region. Training sessions are focused on topics including developing a strong Know Your Customer Programme, Understanding the Significance of Transactions and monitoring, as well as, AML De-risking.
The JCI Antigua Professionalism in Customer Care Seminar is focused on providing training for persons in customer care on pertinent areas including effective communication, exceeding customer satisfaction and expectations as we as social media and the business.
JCI Antigua Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism Seminar is focused on providing important training for professionals particularly in the fields of banking and finance on this pertinent topic threatening the region. Training sessions are focused on topics including developing a strong Know Your Customer Programme, Understanding the Significance of Transactions and monitoring, as well as, AML De-risking.
JCI Antigua Environmental Awareness Programme : This programme is focused on raising awareness for and protection of the environment. This programme includes an educational campaign on indigenous flowers and trees, creation of Public Service Announcements in collaboration with other NGOs such as the Antigua and Barbuda Red Cross and Antigua and Barbuda Rotaract Club on Littering and Disaster Preparedness. There is also ongoing restoration of the park in Michael’s Village.
JCI Antigua Youth Empowerment Programme : The JCI Antigua Youth Empowerment Programme is focused on providing development opportunities that empower the youth of Antigua and Barbuda to create positive changes. Projects under this programme include:
The JCI Mathlete which is a math competition that is focused on developing the critical thinking and problem solving skills of primary school students through a mathematics competition.
The JCI Mathlete which is a math competition that is focused on developing the critical thinking and problem solving skills of primary school students through a mathematics competition.
- The JCI Antigua Adopt-A-School Proramme is focused on providing mentorship for students on a more intimate level. It provides the JCI members with opportunity to develop their mentorship skills and empower and encourage primary and secondary students on a one on one basis. The members go to the schools and have talks with the students throughout the semester on a variety of relevant topics including budgeting, healthy eating, exercise, literacy and professionalism.
- The JCI Antigua Career Placement Programme provides excellent opportunities for young persons to receive on the job training on the career of their choice allowing students to gain practical experience and develop pertinent values required to be successful in the world of work.
The JCI Antigua YEP Awards : The YEP Awards is a red carpet award ceremony which highlights and honours the outstanding achievements of Antiguan youth in a wide variety of fields not traditionally awarded. These include Leadership, Music, Dance, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Community Development and Humanitarianism, Public Speaking, Fashion Design, Entrepreneurship and Theatre Arts.
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Other Activities
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