April 21, 2021 |
Press Releases
GIRLS IN ICT Programme – Guyanese Girls Code 2021
In collaboration with Department Of Computer Science/University Of Guyana, we will be launching our Girls in ICT Programme – Guyanese Girls Code 2021 under the theme: CONNECTED GIRLS, CREATING BRIGHTER FUTURES.
The Guyanese Girls Code is an introductory course in computing intended to engage girls in the field of Computer Science. This course is strictly targeting girls between the age of 11-15 years old. In particular, it serves as a foundation in computer programming, covering the fundamental concepts of how computers work, as well as techniques for designing and developing computers software.
For more information, contact (+592) 225-2880
We were pleased to have our guest speakers on the programme giving their remarks and insights about girls in technology today.
Guest Speakers
Hon. Brig (R’td) Mark Phillips – Prime Minister of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana
Professor Paloma Mohamed Martin, PhD – Vice Chancellor of the University of Guyana
Ms. Jennifer Britton – Deputy Programme Manager. Information and Communication Technology for Development, CARICOM Secretariat
Ms. Penelope DeFreitas – Computer Science Department Lecturer, University of Guyana.
Mr. Shahrukh Hussain – Director of Industry and Innovation Unit – Office of the Prime Minister
Professor Paloma Mohamed Martin, PhD – Vice Chancellor of the University of Guyana (bottom left),
Ms. Jennifer Britton – Deputy Programme Manager. Information and Communication Technology for Development, CARICOM Secretariat (top left),
Mr. Shahrukh Hussain – Director of Industry and Innovation Unit – Office of the Prime Minister (bottom right)
