Qredits Aruba and Aruba Airport Authority N.V. launches the extension of “BeYourOwnBoss” – an educational program – for secondary schools (MAVO and HAVO).

Entrepreneurship is also a career option, but more importantly, entrepreneurial skills and
mindset are increasingly essential not only for those who aspire to be their own boss but
also for those who wish to work within any type of organization. The “BeYourOwnBoss”
educational program offers students the opportunity to learn skills they can apply in any
professional field they choose in the future.
With the signing of the Letter of Intent (LoI), Aruba Airport Authority N.V. formalizes its
commitment to sponsor the continuity of the “BeYourOwnBoss” educational program for
eight secondary schools (MAVO and HAVO). The participating schools are: Commandant
Generaal Abraham de Veer, Colegio San Antonio, De Schakel College (MAVO and
HAVO), Educampus Aruba, Filomena College, Maria College, and Colegio Nigel Matthew
(HAVO).
The program will officially begin at the start of the 2025–2026 school year and will
conclude in May 2026, at the end of the school year, with a “Pitch Event.” During the
program, students will have the opportunity to meet with various local entrepreneurs, who
will share their personal experiences and knowledge of Aruba’s market. Additionally,
students will work on practical assignments, including a market survey, to help them
understand real needs and opportunities within the community. At the end, all students will
have the chance to present their innovative product or service idea during the final event.
We extend our gratitude to all eight (8) schools, their principals, and teachers, and we wish
them much success with this program and the upcoming 2025–2026 school year.
A special thank you goes to Aruba Airport Authority N.V. for sponsoring this project and for
their valuable collaboration, which will have a positive impact on the students and their
preparation for a successful future.
“Aruba Airport Authority is proud to support the “BeYourOwnBoss” program as part of our
commitment to youth empowerment and innovation in Aruba. By encouraging students to
explore real-world challenges, we aim to spark creative thinking and inspire them to one
day contribute to the aviation industry—whether through a career at the airport or by
developing innovative products and services that shape its future.” — Barbara Brown,
Chief Revenue Development & Communications Officer, Aruba Airport Authority N.V.
“At Qredits Aruba, we see entrepreneurship as more than starting a business — it’s about
building confidence, solving problems and thinking creatively. The “BeYourOwnBoss”
program brings students closer to the realities of entrepreneurship, while also showing

them how their ideas can positively impact our community. By equipping young people
with these skills early in life, we give them the foundation to succeed in any career path
they choose and inspire them to dream, create and lead. By investing in our youth today,
we are helping shape the innovators and leaders of tomorrow.” — Nathaly Harms, Branch
Manager, Qredits Aruba.
Qredits Aruba is well known in the business sector for supporting entrepreneurs with
microfinancing of up to Afl. 200,000,- to start and grow their own businesses. Qredits
Aruba also supports entrepreneurs through coaching, resources and educational
programs.
About AUA Airport
About AUA Airport AUA Airport is one of the busiest airports in the Caribbean region, with
more than 24 different airlines operating into Aruba contributing to processing more than
3.2 million passengers per year and providing air service to 31 cities and 45 non-stop
destinations worldwide. AUA Airport’s markets served comprise of 75% from the United
States & Canada, 17% from Latin America, 4% from Europe, and 4% from Dutch
Caribbean. AUA Airport attributes this to the island’s stable economic and political climate,
hospitable and multilingual population, and safe environment. AUA Airport’s aspiration is to
become one of the most Sustainable, Safe, and Future Proof airports of the Latin America
& Caribbean region, providing a trusted workplace, modern airport facilities and excellent
customer service which reflects Aruban hospitality, contributing to a prosperous future for
Aruba.
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