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Jo-Anna Gasper has made history as the first Antiguan to participate in the prestigious LEAP programme in Jersey.<\/p>

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The LEAP programme focuses on empowering young women by honing their business, entrepreneurial, and leadership skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participants collaborate in international teams to develop and present social enterprise projects tackling global challenges. The programme features workshops, lectures, and mentorship from global leaders, culminating in a “Dragon’s Den” style pitch competition.<\/p>

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Gasper proudly represented Antigua and Barbuda, accompanied by Deputy Director of Education, Dr. E. Jonah Greene.<\/p>

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