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Future Leaders Sponsorship

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Investing in skills development

Future Leaders (Barbados)

"Your comfort zone is a great place to be, but you wont grow there" Future Leaders Alumni

Sponsor a student to attend the EDI Future Leaders Programme sponsored by Microsoft UK and in partnership with the University of the West Indies (Barbados)

Real hands on and cutting edge

Get the right tools to compete

Empower the Next Generation of Global Tech Leaders

“An enriching experience where valuable connections were made”

Future Leaders Alumni

Help 100 high-potential students from the University of the West Indies, gain industry-standard AI certifications and career-ready skills.

The Opportunity

In June 2026, EDI, in partnership with Microsoft UK and the University of the West Indies, will host the Future Leaders Programme. We are providing 100 students with intensive training in AI,
data analysis, and professional leadership.

Programme Highlights:

  • Microsoft AI Certifications: an opportunity to achieve AI-900 AI Fundamentals or AB-730 AI Business Professional certifications
  • Industry Workshops: Cutting edge workshops involving, Data Analysis and AI Prompting
  • Personal Development: Communication, collaboration and presentations skills are essential for todays’ world.
  • Networking Opportunities: Build valuable connections with local professionals, community leaders, global professionals.

Why Sponsor?

  • Deliver Measurable Social Impact: Directly support future talent in the Caribbean.
  • Global Brand Exposure: Showcase your commitment to innovation alongside world-leading brands.
  • Access Emerging Talent: Connect with a cohort of skilled, certified, and motivated graduates.

Make an impact

Give them right tools to compete

Sponsorship Tiers

How many students can you sponsor?

Our goal is to support 100 students.

Bronze Sponsor (Sponsor 1 Student) £150 (USD 200)

  • Personalised Digital Thank You: A formal note of gratitude featuring your logo.
  • LinkedIn Acknowledgment: A dedicated public “thank you” on our professional network.
 
 

Silver Sponsor (Sponsor 5 Students) £750 (USD 1,000)

  • All Bronze Benefits included.
  • Marketing Integration: Your branding featured on all marketing materials
  • Direct Student Insight: Students receive your organisation’s profile and are invited to share their personal experience/testimonials with you.
 

Gold Sponsor (Sponsor 10 Students) £1,500 (USD 2,000)

  • All Silver Benefits included.
  • The [Company Name] Excellence Award: A named award given to an outstanding student in the cohort.
  • Priority Branding: “Gold-tier” placement (larger logo) on all program assets.
  • Founder’s Message: A short bio or message from your leadership included in the student program syllabus.

Platinum Partner (Sponsor 20 Students) £3,000 (USD 4,000)

  • All Gold Benefits included.
  • Dual Values Awards: Two named awards recognising students who embody your organisation’s specific values or behaviours.
  • Premium Press Exposure: Exclusive inclusion in our PR campaign.
  • VIP Access: An exclusive invitation to a “Meet the Cohort” session (virtual or in-person) to engage directly with the future leaders you are funding.

Titanium Headline Partner (Sponsor 50 Students) £7,500 (USD 10,000)

  • Full Program Integration: “The Future Leaders Programme, in partnership with [Your Company Name]” featured on all landing pages and official communications.
  • Keynote Speaking Opportunity: A guaranteed speaking slot or “Welcome Address” at the program’s launch or finale event.
  • Legacy Scholarship Naming: The 50 students will be officially designated as “[Company Name] Scholars” for the duration of the year.
  • All Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze benefits.
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