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RiteWay gets public’s praise for taking on differently-abled students as apprentices

Tre Williams and Kymani Smith will be working in Retail at RiteWay, Pasea, two days a week for the duration of the apprenticeship programme. Photo: RiteWay/Facebook
RiteWay Food Markets has come in for kudos from the public for accommodating two students from Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre as part of an apprenticeship programme. Photo: RiteWay/Facebook
RiteWay Food Markets has come in for kudos from the public for accommodating two students from Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre as part of an apprenticeship programme. Photo: RiteWay/Facebook
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- RiteWay Food Markets has come in for kudos from the public for accommodating two students from Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre as part of an apprenticeship programme.

The two differently-abled students are Tre Williams and Kymani Smith.

Students will work 2 days a week

RiteWay in a social media post on January 10, 2024, said Williams and Smith will be working in Retail at RiteWay, Pasea, two days a week for the duration of the programme.

"The Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre believes students with special educational needs can learn and therefore, they can be equipped to make valuable contributions to their community.

“The institution is tasked with providing the stimulus by which all students can mature in all facets of their lives, thus meeting their fullest potential. Senior students from 16 years old will be participating as part of the school's apprenticeship program. The programme is one where senior students identify careers and are placed in those businesses for training," RiteWay stated on its Facebook page.

Public praises RiteWay for gesture

One social media user said: “I’m happy to see this happening in the BVI. Thank you RiteWay for opening your doors to our differently-abled students. They are members in our community and we should welcome them with open arms!!!”

Another said: “Totally Awesome....Kudos to Riteway for jumping onboard. Blessings and all the best to both of them.”

One social media user also said: “Shoppers be sure to tip them as well, they really doing well.”

15 Responses to “RiteWay gets public’s praise for taking on differently-abled students as apprentices”

  • Nice (11/01/2024, 16:59) Like (20) Dislike (1) Reply
    This is beautiful.
  • tola (11/01/2024, 18:29) Like (20) Dislike (0) Reply
    I love this
  • c (11/01/2024, 18:34) Like (19) Dislike (0) Reply
    Nice. Good news.
  • ?? (11/01/2024, 18:40) Like (28) Dislike (0) Reply
    Good day Rite Way. Kudos to you for being a socially responsible corporate citizen as always. There is another division at Social Development Department called BVI Services with a handful of highly functioning persons who could also benefit from this kind of training. I must say that I know of a few youngsters who went through this sector of the department and did land a job at Rite Way or elsewhere. Kudos again and keep up the good work, Rite Way!
  • resident (11/01/2024, 19:16) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Kudos...keep it up and expand the program...
  • Yeah Myron (11/01/2024, 19:18) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    Myron was the first to introduce this
  • Wait a minute... (12/01/2024, 01:07) Like (3) Dislike (16) Reply
    That one boy don't got family up in management?
  • Mr Hello at onemart (12/01/2024, 01:32) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    One mart has been doing thst with adults, kurdos to both companies!
  • VG (12/01/2024, 04:57) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Very nice, everyone deserves a chance in life. economically, socially, and a sense of belonging.
  • good job (12/01/2024, 05:59) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    I must also say a big thank you to the principal and staff of Eslyn Henley Richiez learning centre. Thank you for believing in your students and making sure that they are being seen and heard in our community. They deserve it and you guys deserve to be saluted for what you do. I for one say thank you from the bottom of my heart.
    • @good job (12/01/2024, 12:37) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
      I am giving One Mart and the staff of Eslyn Henly Richiez DOUBLE KUDOS. Thank you for what you are doing.
  • good (12/01/2024, 15:52) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is a piece of good news for a change and it is a great thing they are doing I only wish to see more of this. Bless
  • GateKeeper (12/01/2024, 18:15) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is exemplary corporate social responsibility by Riteway. , giving the disable an opportunity. Kudos!!! One Mart was also mentioned as doing the same. Kudos also. Bobby’s UpTown Market where are you???
  • Hmm (13/01/2024, 05:32) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    To Rite Way that's the best thing. You guys ever done,in life lol...so the next step is to lower the prices...cause the banks don't give loans,to shop in there
  • Awesome! (18/01/2024, 13:52) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Kudos to Rite Way! We have a sizable population of differently abled students/adults who can b trained to take on jobs. We need to see more of this within our community.


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