Digital Talent Foundation (DTF) has commenced the training of over 100 youths in Lagos, as part of the United States government-funded five-week programme on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), reports ITREALMS.
Speaking to ITREALMS at the opening ceremony at the Ikeja American Corner, Courier Plus Compound, Airport Road, Ikeja, the founder of Digital Talent Foundation, Mr. Tosin Ojo, said expected to provide 225 youths in Lagos and Osun States with digital skills on website development, computer hardware, engineering, and cinematography.
The
project known as the STEM for the future project, he said, is being implemented
by the Digital Talent Foundation.
According
to Ojo, there will be prizes for top class participants in website development,
computer hardware, and cinematography including laptops among others.
“Yes,
it has been done in Osun State and it was a success,” he said.
Ojo
also listed some of the criteria for admitting participants to include their
age bracket which must between 16 and 24 years, just as there is need to show
evidence of being underserved but must have passion, commitment and ability to
complete the 5-week training.
ITREALMS further gathered that
participants will also be provided hands-on high-end technology, education and
mentorships that would enable them to advance their career goals and contribute
to Nigeria’s prosperity.
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