During an exclusive interview on Tobago Updates, WizdomCRMannounces that they along with their regional partner, the Caribbean Private Sector Organization (CPSO), are preparing to launch an ambitious new phase of AI-powered education and financial literacy initiatives in Tobago. WizdomCRM is currently working closely with the Tobago House of Assembly (THA), to finalize the potential rollout of the WizdomCRMCXC-approved AI Tutor: Eagle EyePlatform, poweredby the company's proprietary Super AI engine that intelligently selects the most suitable AI model for each learning task. WizdomCRM as well as a Public Sustainable Stock Market AI Game designed to extend financial literacy and wealth creation opportunities beyond students, but to teachers, employees, parents, and the wider Tobagonian community. Together, these programmes aim to equip Tobagonians with future-ready skills in artificial intelligence, investing, financial planning, and digital learning.
Tobago Positioned as a Growth Market for AI Education
A major focus of the interview was Tobago's role in WizdomCRM's regional expansion strategy. According to Country Manager Charielle Plowden, Tobago has become a key growth market for both financial literacy and artificial intelligence education."Tobago is a growth market for us in the Caribbean and within WizdomCRM." Plowden explained that the company's educational focus aligns with CXC's priority areas of Mathematics and English, while leveraging AI to support both students and teachers. She also highlighted a significant achievement for the company:"This year we would have gotten inclusion into CXC's AI Standard Policy and Guidelines and approval by CXC."Through its newly launched Super AI Platform, WizdomCRM brings multiple leading AI providers together under one intelligent engine, giving every student access to a personalized AI tutor while providing educators with greater visibility into student progress. As the only Caribbean AI education company approved under CXC's AI standards, the platform supports the safe, structured, and responsible use of generative AI within the classroom.
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Tobago Students Shine as WizdomCRM Expands AI and Financial Literacy Innovation Across the Island
WizdomCRM highlighted the success of two outstanding Tobago students for their remarkable achievements in the WizdomCRM Cycle 12 Virtual Sustainable Stock Market AI Game Competition. Kadan Franklin of Signal Hill Secondary School and Annson Joseph of Goodwood Secondary School, who placed 4th and 7th nationally in the programme's latest cycle. Their performance continues Tobago's strong track record of excellence in the initiative and demonstrates the island's growing potential in financial education and digital innovation.
Reflecting on Tobago's performance, Editorial and Digital Communications Executive Jemima Pierre noted, "The consistency that we saw from Tobago, it really is encouraging. When we see students like Josiah Wallace, Aloy Sammy, Kadan Franklin and Anson Joseph continue to perform at such a high level, it tells us that talent and potential are already there within our Tobagonian students."
The Virtual Stock Market Game, launched during the COVID-19 pandemic, was designed to teach students practical skills in saving, budgeting, investing, risk management, and wealth creation. Since its inception, the initiative has expanded from 10 students to more than 17,000 participants across six Caribbean territories.
Major September Rollout Ahead
Looking ahead to the new academic year, WizdomCRM and the THA are preparing for a significant expansion that will impact hundreds of students across Tobago."We will be expanding the stock market game to 500 secondary school students across all eight secondary schools in Tobago."
The programme will run across the academic year in three phases:September to December, January to March, and April to June, combining the Virtual Stock Market Game with the Super AI Tutor Platform. Teachers will receive complimentary AI training and certification through WizdomCRM's Human Capital Development Framework before creating digital classrooms that allow students to access personalized AI tutors trained using the CXC syllabus and AI policy guidelines.
To support implementation, WizdomCRM will embark on a series of school tours across Tobago's secondary schools. The tours will introduce students, teachers, and administrators to both platforms while ensuring participants fully understand how to leverage the tools for academic success, financial literacy, and digital readiness. The onboarding and engagement programme will be led by Tamika Padilla-Campbell, Regional Schools Communications Manager, whose team works directly with schools through demonstrations, e-classroom sessions, and guided support.
Speaking about the impact of experiential learning, Padilla-Campbell shared:"Students learn by doing. When we conduct these sessions, students learn how to manage portfolios, how to make investment decisions and they actually understand and grasp the concepts. It improves their engagement, confidence, critical thinking, and even retention."The school tours are expected to play a critical role in helping students gain practical knowledge in investing, decision-making, budgeting, and wealth creation while fostering greater confidence in the use of emerging technologies.In addition, the company plans to introduce a WizdomCRM Public Stock Market AI Game aimed at teachers, employees, parents, and members of the wider community.
"We would love to introduce alongside the THA the Public Stock Market Game, which now gives adults US$50,000 in virtual funds and will run for six months to allow financial literacy to become part of the public domain."The initiative is expected to align with Tobago's October youth and investment activities while promoting wealth creation and financial empowerment across households, workplaces, and communities.
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THA Driving Digital Transformation
WizdomCRM credited the success and expansion of the programme to the support of the Tobago House of Assembly, particularly Education Secretary Orlando Kerr and his team, includingShinelle Felix.According to country manager Charielle Plowden, "They have been truly instrumental in driving this global digital financial AI initiative in Tobago."The partnership is now progressing toward incorporating financial literacy and AI education into Tobago's long-term curriculum framework, ensuring students are equipped with future-ready skills from Form One through Form Six.As Plowden explained:"We are now looking to have this as part of the curriculum framework, so the next generation of Tobago is equipped with the best-in-class tools needed for wealth creation, academic success and development of the household and Tobago as a region."
Building a Connected Learning Community
Beyond the classroom, WizdomCRM will continue to share programme milestones, student achievements, school visits, training opportunities, and platform updates across its social media channels under the management of Jessica Thomas, Social Media Manager. The goal is to ensure students, parents, schools, and stakeholders remain connected and informed as the initiative expands throughout Tobago and the wider Caribbean.Highlighting the importance of community engagement, Thomas stated:"Our goal is not just to promote the platform. It's to build a community around education, financial literacy, AI and student success. We want students to see other students succeeding and think, 'You know what, I can do that too." She added, "We want parents to understand the opportunities available to their children, and we want schools and educators to see the real impact this programmeishaving." Through these ongoing communications efforts, WizdomCRM aims to inspire greater participation, celebrate student accomplishments, and create a regional movement around educational innovation and financial empowerment.
Building a Smarter Caribbean Future
Supported by key regional stakeholders, including the Caribbean Private Sector Organization (CPSO), the THA, and education partners across the Caribbean, WizdomCRM continues to champion a future where financial literacy, artificial intelligence, and educational innovation work together to empower the next generation.
The achievements of Kadan Franklin and Anson Joseph are a testament to what is possible when students are given access to the right opportunities, technology, and support. As Tobago prepares for the September rollout of the Virtual Stock Market Game, Super AI Tutor Platform, school tours, and community engagement initiatives, the island is positioning itself at the forefront of digital education, financial literacy, and AI innovation in the Caribbean.