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National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission - APP-lauding the Girls!4/26/2017The Americas, Saint lucia, Saint LuciaThe National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission /Universal Service Fund Office joining hands with the International Telecommunications Union to Commemorate
INTERNATIONAL GIRLS IN ICT DAY!
International Girls in ICT Day is an initiative backed by all ITU Member States. It aims to create a global environment that empowers and encourages girls and young women to consider careers in the growing field of information and communication technologies (ICTs). International Girls in ICT Day is celebrated on the 4th Thursday in April every year it will be next observed on the 27th April 2017. According to the International Telecommunications Union, there is an estimated shortfall of over two million (2,000,000) skilled ICT professionals worldwide. Despite the obvious benefits, many girls never even consider a career in ICTs. At the same time, many companies are looking to increase the number of women in the sector. The ICT sector is a growing sector for employment in both developed and developing countries. This means that highly qualified women in technical fields around the world have significant opportunities available to them. One of the main objectives of the Universal Service Fund is bridging the digital divide by ensuring the availability of efficient and affordable telecommunications services, encourage efficient access, provide support for the introduction and expansion of telecommunications services and promote technological innovation in the telecommunication sector. The Fund is fulfilled by yearly contributions of Telecommunications Providers operating throughout St. Lucia as stipulated by the Telecommunications Act. The National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission/Universal Service Fund Office (NTRC/USFO) is joining in on this global initiative by conducting an activity in the form of an App building workshop. ‘APPlauding the girls’
Objective: To Promote inclusion of girls in ICT by teaching and guiding them on how to develop a mobile App, as well as inspiring them to consider careers in technolgy. Date: April 26th and 28th 2017 Time: 9.00 am to 300 pm Duration: Two (2) One-day workshops Venues: National ICT Office Castries and Vieux Fort. Target Group: Two (2) girls from form 4/5 in the 23 secondary schools throughout St. Lucia Number of participants: Forty- two (42) Facilitator: Mr. Shawn St. Clair Motivational Speakers: Ms. Denise Joseph – ICT Officer and Mrs. Natalie Bodley- JnBaptiste – Senior ICT Officer Coordinators – Ms. Sandra Jones – Universal Service Fund Administrator / Ms. Natoya Cassius – Universal Service Fund Administrative Assistant Event: Girls in ICT Day – St. Lucia
Theme: APPlauding the Girls Locations: Vieux-Fort ICT Centre & National ICT Office Castries. April 26th and 28th 2017
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