Education Changes Lives
Randstad Canada Gives the Gift of Mobility to KKIS Students
March 28, 2025 – Secrets The Vine – Cancun
How Randstad Canada Supports Education Access for Students in Playa del Carmen
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Bikes built & donated
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University Students Participated
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Minute Commutes – Reduced, allowing more time for learning
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Partnership with Randstad Canada
Empowering Students Through Education and Access
Ensuring education access for students in Playa del Carmen is at the heart of everything we do at KKIS. For the second time, Randstad Canada has partnered with KKIS to create lasting change in the lives of our students. In 2023, their dedicated team assembled over 300 school supply bags, ensuring that students had the tools they needed to succeed. This year, they went a step further—building 13 bicycles to help students in Playa del Carmen reach their schools more efficiently, improving education access for students in Playa del Carmen.
Why Transportation Matters for Education
Many of our students face significant challenges just to reach their schools. Some must travel over 90 minutes each way due to the lack of school buses in Playa del Carmen. These bicycles are not just a means of transportation; they are a lifeline to education, opportunity, and a brighter future. By improving education access for students in Playa del Carmen, we ensure they have the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.
A Student’s Voice: Kristian’s Story
During the event, Kristian, one of the four university students who attended, shared his journey and the impact of initiatives like this. Kristian is currently studying Tourism Business Administration and spoke passionately about what drives him: “I’m doing this inspired by my grandfather. He told me he doesn’t regret the choices he made, but he wishes he had done more.” His heartfelt words resonated deeply with the Randstad Canada team and reminded us why expanding education access for students in Playa del Carmen matters.
Thank You, Randstad Canada!
This event would not have been possible without the generosity and hard work of Randstad Canada and U First Events, a division of Uniglobe Specialty Travel. Their dedication to making a difference exemplifies the power of corporate social responsibility in advancing education access for students in Playa del Carmen.
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Join the Movement: How Your Company Can Help
Randstad Canada has set an inspiring example. If your company is looking to make a tangible impact, we invite you to partner with KKIS. Whether through team-building events, sponsorships, or donations, you can help change lives—one student at a time. By joining us, you contribute to education access for students in Playa del Carmen, creating opportunities for a better future.
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Randstat in Playa del Carmen
Want to have a team building event?
Inspired by Randstad‘s dedication? US companies and individuals have many ways to partner with KKIS:
- Support our programs: Help us provide educational opportunities for deserving students.
- Volunteer your skills: Share your expertise and make a difference.
- Spread the word: Raise awareness about the importance of education in the Riviera Maya.
- Want to have a team building event? We can provide you with our recomended partner for activities and team building for all of your needs. From Backpacks, to building bicycles to wheelchairs and many other activities to help the community with your own event
Contact us today at info@kkisproject.org to learn more about partnership opportunities!
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Testimonials
Involvement in the community is really important for us to give back.
Paola was one of the students present at the event, she shared her commute to University is usually 90 minutes using Public transport.
KKIS Vision
Improving lives through education.
KKIS (Keeping Kids in School) works to build stronger communities in Playa del Carmen by eliminating financial obstacles to public education. We believe every child deserves the opportunity to learn and succeed, and we are dedicated to making education accessible and affordable for promising students in our community.
KKIS Mission
KKIS provides programming that improves graduation rates for promising students and prepares them for life success by offering financial aid, community connections, and educational support. In addition to academics, KKIS helps students develop essential language, life, and work skills to build a stronger community.
Recognizing that education is often unaffordable for many families in Mexico, we remove financial barriers to keep kids in school through generous donations from individuals and companies who share our values and vision.
