3,000 Region One residents to benefit from ICT training

Thirty persons hailing from several communities in Region One, have newly-graduated and are
set to train over 3,000 residents in Information and Communications Technology (ICT).
The participants graduated from the Prime Minister’s Office Industry and Innovation Unit’s
‘Train the Trainers’ workshop. This was conceptualised to promote computer literacy and
prepare youths for the modern workforce, while bridging existing digital gaps. It was revealed
that the ICT workshop was conducted at the Region Democratic Council (RDC) administrative
building in Moruca and Kumaka, Sub-district, Region One. The hinterland communities that
participated included:
 Kumuka-7 participants
 Santa Rosa and Islands – 5 participants
 Rincon- 5 participants
 Huradiah- 6 participants
 Mora- 4 participants
 Cabora- 3 participants
Further, trainers will fully utilise their newly learnt skill by conducting training within their
communities and outlying ones within the Moruca sub-district. Data obtained by the department
indicate that over 3,000 people reside within the six communities highlighted, who would benefit
from the initiative. It was noted that the ICT capacity building workshop covered topics in
Introduction to computers and fundamentals of ICT, Word Processing in the varying components
such as Word, Excel and Power Point, Internet Computing, Cyber Security and Online Safety
and Teaching Methodologies for ICT Education.

Additionally, with an evolving world and a growing Guyana, government continues to ensure the
country’s human resource are enhanced and equipped with the tools to transition into the
information age.
Meanwhile, to ensure this is brought to fruition, the Industry and Innovation Unit recently
conducted training along the East Coast Corridor and Region Six. Similar training is expected to
commence in Region Eight soon. Persons interested in participating in the workshop can so
indicate on the Prime Minister’s Office website or  https://innovation.gov.gy/.