Teen starts snack business to fund his accounting dream
Under the shade cast by the Massy Stores building in Rodney Heights stands 19-year-old Dwight Regobert. In his hands is a large box held up to his torso and opened with its contents fully visible to passersby: granola bars and other snacks. For the past five months, the teen has been running his small snack […] The article Teen starts snack business to fund his accounting dream is from St. Lucia Times.
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Under the shade cast by the Massy Stores building in Rodney Heights stands 19-year-old Dwight Regobert. In his hands is a large box held up to his torso and opened with its contents fully visible to passersby: granola bars and other snacks.
For the past five months, the teen has been running his small snack sales business between Rodney Bay and Castries, and customers and admirers have taken notice of his quiet determination.
Now, just two days after agreeing to share more about his story, Dwight steps away from the spot in front of the supermarket and sits down for a conversation with St Lucia Times.
Instantly, it becomes clear that he is a young man of few words, but he openly acknowledges the support behind his venture, noting that it was something he had tried to plan for.
“I wanted to start a business, and I figured people would like these,” he explains candidly, pointing to the red, orange and blue wrapped granola and rice crispy snacks in his box.
The business doesn’t have a name, but it manages to function and serve a distinct purpose.
Years ago, when he was a student at the Castries Comprehensive School, Dwight discovered not only did he enjoy learning about accounts in the classroom, but he also had a natural talent for the subject.
Having left school and still living with his mother in Georgeville, Castries, his choice to sell snacks is fueled by his determination to become a qualified accountant. He uses the revenue from his business to pay his way through the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) programme.
“I paid one in December that I already passed, and I paid another in March and passed that one,” Dwight says. He has four additional exams to get through before he can receive all the ACCA qualifications. His next exam is in June, and that one will cost $750.
His goals command his full attention, he admits, as he struggles to name other interests that keep him busy. But he lights up when discussing his plans after completing ACCA – which, unsurprisingly, include even more accounting training.
“I would like to do a Master’s at the University of London.” He says his eyes are set on the MSc Professional Accountancy programme. “It’s so I could have enough qualifications.”
Dwight’s story has touched many who have encountered him. He remains open to the support he receives from those who see his drive and welcomes anyone wishing to reach out to him to call or message 1 (758) 384-1969 or send an email to caleb.wilson316@gmail.com.
The article Teen starts snack business to fund his accounting dream is from St. Lucia Times.
