::: JSDNP Project Launch :::
The Launch of "The Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Training for Disadvantaged Youth" Project
The Jamaica Sustainable Development Network (JSDN) in association with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)and Microsoft launched, "The Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Training for Disadvantaged Youth" Project on Thursday, November 24, 2005 at The Courtleigh Hotel, Kingston.
JSDN is a not for profit, non-governmental organisation that was initially established in 1998 by UNDP. Its mandate is to facilitate sustainable development by promoting the use of ICT. JSDN is implementing this project through four of its established Community Access Points: Liguanea Cybercentre (LIGCYB), Kingston; Bluefields Peoples' Community Association (BPCA), Bluefields, Westmoreland; Caribbean Coastal Area Management Foundation (C-CAM), Lionel Town, Clarendon and International School of Jamaica (ISJA), Port Maria, St. Mary.
This project, funded by UNDP & Microsoft, aims to train, within one year, 600 marginalised 17 - 25 youth in ICT, based on the Microsoft curriculum.
The launch was well attended by private sector organisations, government offices, the media, the focal points and past and present students of the programme. Professor Elizabeth Thomas-Hope, Chairman of JSDN, acted in the capacity of MC. She welcomed everyone present and gave an overview of JSDN. The funders, UNDP and Microsoft, were introduced and both organisations gave greetings.
A past student, Mr. Nicholas Bowford, spoke about the effect the programme has had on him and how it has helped him to be on the way to achieving his goal. He asked that the programme be continued for the sake of the youth.
The guest speaker, Mr. Lincoln Robinson, Chairman of Interlinc Communications, spoke about the education of youth and that programmes such as these should be made available to more youth. "These programmes," Mr. Robinson said, "should be encouraged because such programmes would help the youth to ascertain their goals and it would not only encourage them but it would give them the confidence they need go forward."
Mr. Ricki Shephard, a young man from an inner city community gave a wonderful performance of a song he wrote called "Hard Times". Everyone thought that the song suited the occasion. Throughout the launch programme there was a backdrop showing activities of each focal point. Board member, Mr. Jeremy Whyte, gave the vote of thanks.
The "ICT for disadvantaged youth" project is a pioneering one that is assisting disadvantaged youth to improve their personal educational levels, increase their income generating capacity and enhance their ability to contribute meaningfully to the development of their communities.
If you are interested in helping more youth to undergo this six-week training, please call us at 876-968-0323 or send an e-mail to webmaster@jsdnp.org.jm
The Launch of "The Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Training for Disadvantaged Youth" Project
The Jamaica Sustainable Development Network (JSDN) in association with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)and Microsoft launched, "The Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Training for Disadvantaged Youth" Project on Thursday, November 24, 2005 at The Courtleigh Hotel, Kingston.
JSDN is a not for profit, non-governmental organisation that was initially established in 1998 by UNDP. Its mandate is to facilitate sustainable development by promoting the use of ICT. JSDN is implementing this project through four of its established Community Access Points: Liguanea Cybercentre (LIGCYB), Kingston; Bluefields Peoples' Community Association (BPCA), Bluefields, Westmoreland; Caribbean Coastal Area Management Foundation (C-CAM), Lionel Town, Clarendon and International School of Jamaica (ISJA), Port Maria, St. Mary.
This project, funded by UNDP & Microsoft, aims to train, within one year, 600 marginalised 17 - 25 youth in ICT, based on the Microsoft curriculum.
The launch was well attended by private sector organisations, government offices, the media, the focal points and past and present students of the programme. Professor Elizabeth Thomas-Hope, Chairman of JSDN, acted in the capacity of MC. She welcomed everyone present and gave an overview of JSDN. The funders, UNDP and Microsoft, were introduced and both organisations gave greetings.
A past student, Mr. Nicholas Bowford, spoke about the effect the programme has had on him and how it has helped him to be on the way to achieving his goal. He asked that the programme be continued for the sake of the youth.
The guest speaker, Mr. Lincoln Robinson, Chairman of Interlinc Communications, spoke about the education of youth and that programmes such as these should be made available to more youth. "These programmes," Mr. Robinson said, "should be encouraged because such programmes would help the youth to ascertain their goals and it would not only encourage them but it would give them the confidence they need go forward."
Mr. Ricki Shephard, a young man from an inner city community gave a wonderful performance of a song he wrote called "Hard Times". Everyone thought that the song suited the occasion. Throughout the launch programme there was a backdrop showing activities of each focal point. Board member, Mr. Jeremy Whyte, gave the vote of thanks.
The "ICT for disadvantaged youth" project is a pioneering one that is assisting disadvantaged youth to improve their personal educational levels, increase their income generating capacity and enhance their ability to contribute meaningfully to the development of their communities.
If you are interested in helping more youth to undergo this six-week training, please call us at 876-968-0323 or send an e-mail to webmaster@jsdnp.org.jm
