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National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission - Girls and Graphic Design4/26/2018The 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 April 26th 2018. According to the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), 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 a Graphic Design Workshop. ‘Girls and Graphic Design’
Objective: To promote inclusion of girls in ICT by teaching them the fundamentals of Graphic Design, as well as inspiring them to consider careers in technolgy. Date: April 26th 2018 Time: 9.00 am to 3.30 pm Duration: (1) One-day workshop Venues: National ICT Office Castries Country: Saint Lucia Target Group: Mentorship Group- ‘Girls of a Feather’ and the Ciceron Secondary School. Number of participants: Twenty -Six (26) Facilitator: Mr. Brent Beckles Motivational Speakers: Mr. Darnell Fevrier, Mr. Jed Joseph, Ms. Alberta Henry and Mr. Raul Joseph Coordinators – Ms. Sandra Jones – Universal Service Fund Administrator and Ms. Natoya Cassius – Universal Service Fund Administrative Assistant |