JA Americas and Scotiabank celebrated 4th “Regional Innovation Challenge”

Financial literacy and life skills initiative “Road to Success”, powered by Scotiabank, celebrated its 4th regional finals through the Innovation Challenge. After the presentations of 8 finalist teams, the “Innovacion Celeste” team from Uruguay became winners of the 2020 edition.

 Scotiabank's CSR priority to invest in young people has been reflected through the Bank's partnership with JA Americas, allowing students from 14 to 18 years of age to participate in national innovation camp competitions that aim to find innovative solutions to specific challenges that the business world faces. The “Road to Success” regional initiative reached more than 50,000 students in 4 years, developing the infinite potential of youth in our communities by teaching them the basic concepts of financial literacy. The initiative gives students a basic understanding of the principles of finance and practical advice on budget planning and money management.

 During a challenging year with most of the activities implemented online, winners of the national innovation camps participated of the 4th Regional Innovation Challenge, were 8 teams represented their countries in front of Scotiabank´s international judges. “Innovación Celeste”, from Uruguay, was awarded with the first place thanks to their idea for an App to face future financial crises. Teams “Cooking Money” (Peru) and “Connection Work” (Colombia) were 2nd and 3rd, respectively.