First Lady Sandra Granger said that the introduction of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and Robotics training programmes to the hinterland was not accidental but rather, part of efforts to ensure equal access to these life-changing educational opportunities.
Some of the graduands of the second Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Robotics training programmes held in Mahdia, Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni)
The First Lady made these remarks during her address at the closing ceremony of the second ICT training programme, which was held yesterday at the Lynette Stevens Research Centre, Mahdia, Potaro-Siparuni (Region Eight).
Twenty-eight youths graduated from the ICT workshop, which was held in collaboration with the Social Protection Ministry’s Board of Industrial Training (BIT) under its youth development initiative, the Public Information and Press Services Unit of the Ministry of the Presidency stated.
Granger is quoted by the Public Information and Press Services Unit of the Ministry of the Presidency, encouraging the graduates to continue along the path of personal development through education, to stand steadfast and to keep moving forward. She also urged them to work together to bring innovations through technological developments to address the needs of their township.
Additionally, the First Lady held a STEM workshop for Grades Five and Six students of the Mahdia Primary School.
Meanwhile, Regional Executive Officer, Mitzy Campbell encouraged the graduands to continue to venture into ICT educational opportunities which will make them marketable in an evolving world, where the use for technology is increasing.
