By Celestine Chacon
December 18, 2024
Over 360 individuals are set to graduate from the Government’s ‘One Guyana Digital Initiative’ after eight months of intense training.
The initiative, part of the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) program, was conducted in collaboration with Toronto Metropolitan University and the Government of Canada.
At a ceremony held on Tuesday at State House, some of the program’s graduates presented their projects to President Irfaan Ali and Cabinet members.
Their projects included innovative solutions such as patient management applications, waste management systems, and tutoring platforms aimed at addressing challenges in health, education, and agriculture.
President Ali announced that the initiative will soon expand into the “One Caribbean Digital” program, offering more opportunities for students to secure higher-paying jobs.
He highlighted that graduates from the program could expect salaries ranging from $30,000 to $40,000 annually.
This expansion aims to develop the highest-skilled workforce in the region.
One participant, Abdul Subhan, expressed his gratitude for the skills he gained during the program, which he believes will contribute to the country’s development.
The ‘One Guyana Digital Initiative’ began in February of this year with a target of training over 2,000 Guyanese in key technology skills, including software development, front-end design, and mobile app development.
The first cohort is now ready to contribute to the country’s growing tech sector.