Secondary school students in forms four to six and from Regions Two, Three, Four, Five and Six, will today, benefit from the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) roadshow, being hosted by the Office of the Prime Minister’s Industry and Innovation Unit.
The Department of Public Information said that the event which runs from March 13-27 is being held under the theme ‘Today’s Youth, Tomorrow’s Digital Innovators’ and is aimed at engaging young people, while spreading awareness on the importance of ICT.
At the event’s launch on Friday, Prime Minister Mark Phillips said it will play an instrumental role in government’s quest to bridge the digital divide ensuring that Guyana is not left behind.
Information sessions will see representatives from the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL), 150k Coders Initiative, and University of Guyana promoting ICT education and careers.
