OPM hosting ICT camp in Region 5

The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) is hosting a one-week information and communication technology (ICT) camp in Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) to expose more persons to technological advancements. Robotics is also included in the one-week programme.
The Industry and Innovation Unit of the Office of the Prime Minister has as its mandate to create an enabling environment that would support ICT development. The one-week camp, which is being held at Bath Primary School in Region Five, seeks to do just that.
Regional Outreach Officer Dawnice Frantzen has said that programing is one of the areas of focus of the camp, which will also expose participants to robotics.
She said that as the world advances in technology, many are not moving forward at that speed, so the Office of the Prime Minister, through its Industry and Innovation Unit, is seeking to ensure that everyone stays abreast with technological advancements.
On Wednesday, the focus was on programing, wherein persons were taught how to create and write programs for the Web, while earlier in the week, the focus was on Microsoft.
The robotics component of the camp will be done on Friday.
Frantzen referred to programing as the backbone of any app used by persons today. The camp is acting as an introduction, thus allowing persons to understand the concept which may serve as a base if they want to pursue programing.
The camp is an annual feature of the Industry and Innovation Unit. ICT training is to close this gap and prepare persons today for the working world. It also is essential for those working. Technology provides different opportunities for upward mobility in the workplace. (G4)