“Many of my fellow graduands and I plan to use what we have learnt in our own businesses, as freelancers or in our professional careers. I must say thanks to the Ministry of Youth Development and National
Service (MYDNS) and MIC-IT, for helping us gain new skills in Web Design, Coding and Mobile App Development,” stated Faith Lewis, who gave the Student Overview at Virtual Graduation Ceremony for
the Training Progamme – Skills for a Diversified and Technological Economy on Tuesday 1st February, 2022.
The Ministry of Youth Development and National Service – through its Youth Affairs Division works with stakeholders to administer relevant, youth-centered and youth-friendly programmes that serve
the current and emerging needs of all our youth – collaborated with MIC-IT Short Courses Unit to deliver training in Web Design, Coding and Mobile Application Development to youths between the ages of 16 to 25 years from August to October 2021.
“It has become imperative to equip people, particularly the youth, with the knowledge and skillsset to remain up-to-date with technological innovation and advancement, as our economy continues to evolve,” articulated the Honourable Foster Cummings, Minister of Youth Development and National Service in his Feature Address.
“I am proud of you for taking a step further towards educating yourselves to advance your careers in the ICT field and changing your world,” Minister Cummings affirmed. “My Ministry is focused on
ensuring that our 550,000 plus young people, have access to quality programmes and services that would develop and prepare them for the changing needs of our economy.”
Mr. Peter Fraser, Curriculum Coordinator at the Ministry of Education also delivered remarks on behalf of Dr. the Honourable Nyan Gadsby-Dolly, Minister of Education stating, “No conversation about sustainable development and the future of this planet can be had without mentioning the critical role of digital transformation and technical vocation skills especially as we focus our sights on entrepreneurship and innovation. I would like to commend the Ministry of Youth Development and National Service and
the MIC Institute of Technology for recognizing the importance of sustainable development and doing their part towards nurturing the leaders of tomorrow.”
The Virtual Graduation Ceremony for the Training Progamme – Skills for a Diversified and Technological Economy was chaired by Selina Charles – a graduate of the Coding cohort. Also speaking
at the activity were Ms Cheryl-Ann Solomon, Deputy Permanent Secretary, MYDNS; Mr. Sean Ramrattan, Director, Youth Affairs Division, MYDNS and Professor Clément Imbert, Chairman, MICTT.
The Virtual Graduation Ceremony recognized the one hundred and twelve (112) successful participants of the Programme.
The Ministry of Youth Development and National Service remains committed to bringing all stakeholders together to promote youth development and encourages civic-minded citizens to contribute
to national service across Trinidad and Tobago.
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