Digicel Jamaica Supports Women in Tech Through Annual Celebration of Girls in ICT Day
Each year, International Girls in ICT Day is recognised. ICT, or Information and Communications Technology, can be thought of as the field of expertise that encompasses the daily use of digital assets like the internet, computer software and personal devices. Throughout the global COVID-19 pandemic, this niche was especially important as it directly impacted remote […]
First Cohort of Digicel Graduate Programme Gives Back Internationally
Eighteen eager students in the Digicel Graduate Programme have been gaining first-hand insight into how the Digicel Foundation works to support communities around the world. This eye-opening opportunity into Digicel Foundation’s community development, educational and socioeconomic initiatives is unlike any other.The class of 2024 consists of students who call Antigua, Barbados, Jamaica, Ireland and Trinidad […]
Digicel Jamaica Foundation Funds New Music Tech Building at the Alpha Institute in Honour of Lennie Hibbert
The Alpha Institute celebrated its new music technology building, Lennie Hibbert Hall, funded by the Digicel Jamaica Foundation. The new building is named for the late musician Lennie Hibbert who was a graduate of the Alpha Institute and went on to record two albums with the famed Studio One. Hibbert was also an Alpha bandmaster.The […]
Train The Trainers Empowers Educators Taking Part In The Coding in Schools Programme
Educators from the Coding in Schools Programme, co-sponsored by the Digicel Jamaica Foundation, received training as part of the “Train the Trainers” programme to enhance their digital literacy while also imparting skills to better teach this digital curriculum. This impacts 940 educators of grade one to grade nine students across Jamaica. Train the Trainers aims […]
Digicel Jamaica Foundation Funds Smart Computer Lab For Harry Watch Primary School
Harry Watch Primary School will be outfitted with a Smart Computer Lab thanks to a US$55,000 donation from the Digicel Jamaica Foundation. The new computer lab will be equipped with 12 laptops and tablets, a printer and a MimioTeach Interactive Whiteboard. This technology will provide students access to a structured learning environment in which they […]
Digicel Group Institutes Graduate Programme
Digicel launched the Digicel Graduate Programme to nurture talent and develop the careers of tertiary graduates around the globe. Under this two-year programme, candidates gain unique opportunities to expand their knowledge through real-world, on the job experiences.Participants work in Digicel markets alongside company experts to develop digital mindsets, enhance business acumen and hone their leadership […]
Digicel Jamaica Foundation Makes J$28 Million Donation For The Coding In Schools Programme
The Digicel Jamaica Foundation offers continued support to the Coding in Schools Programme which aims to close the gap in STEM education and enhance students’ digital literacy. As patron of the Digicel Jamaica Foundation, Denis O’Brien presented the Amber Group with a J$28 million donation on behalf of the foundation.Both the Foundation and Digicel Jamaica […]
Digicel Jamaica Co-Sponsors The National Coding in Schools Programme
Following its initial launch, Digicel Jamaica partnered with the Amber Group to co-sponsor the National Coding in Schools Programme to assist with the programme’s full roll out. The programme aims to benefit 400,000 students from grade levels one through 13, along with 15,000 teachers across Jamaica. The Coding in Schools Programme will focus on developing […]
Digicel Barbados Delivers Students Access to Government eLearning Platforms through METI Partnership
Digicel Barbados’ mobile network will support online learning for over 37,000 students and teachers through a partnership with the Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training (METI). Through this partnership, all levels of students and teachers will be granted free access to the government’s suite of eLearning platforms without using their data. This includes the […]
Digicel Jamaica Foundation Presents Special Needs Student With Laptop for Outstanding Academic Performance
Laron Williamson, a registered student with the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), received a laptop to aid his next stage of education and training to become an Information Technology teacher. The laptop was presented to Williamson by Digicel Foundation CEO, Charmaine Daniels along with Jacqueline Bennet, acting Executive Director at JCPD.During the previous […]