Orco Bank and Qredits Partner to Empower Youth through Education in Curaçao

Orco Bank N.V. on Tue, 02 Sept 11:30:54 AM GMT

Orco Bank N.V. has signed a strategic agreement with Qredits Microfinanciering to strengthen its commitment to education and the future of Curaçao’s youth. The partnership introduces the BeYourOwnBoss educational program into local high schools, encouraging students to explore entrepreneurship at an earlier stage.

The agreement was signed by Mr. Gijsbert Turkenburg, Managing Director of Orco Bank, and Ms. Abigail Paula, Head of Retail Banking, alongside Co-Founder & Branch Manager of Qredits Curaçao, Ms. Raiska Herrera, and Mr. Richards Martina, Marketing, Training & Events Coordinator.

Through this partnership, Orco Bank will sponsor 200 licenses for the 2025–2026 school year, making the BeYourOwnBoss program accessible to students across Curaçao. This initiative reflects Orco Bank’s mission of being closer to the community, invested in students’ futures, and supporting innovation in education.

“At Orco Bank, we believe that education is the foundation of opportunity. By investing in programs like BeYourOwnBoss, we bring our youth closer to real-life skills and entrepreneurial thinking that will empower them to shape their own future,” said Gijsbert Turkenburg, Managing Director of Orco Bank.

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