Telecomunicaciones Indígenas Comunitarias to provide mobile services for Mexican indigenous communities
Mexican Telecomunicaciones Indígenas Comunitarias A.C. (TIC) received a license to provide mobile services for up to 1,200 communities in Oaxaca, Chiapas, Veracruz, Guerrero and Puebla states. The main objective of this initiative is to bridge the current digital divide by…
Fourth edition of Aldea Digital to provide free digital skills training and learning resources in Mexico
On August 15, Aldea Digital (Digital Village in English) launched its fourth edition at Mexico City’s Zócalo. This is a yearly digital inclusion initiative that is part of Telmex-Carlos Slim Foundation´s Program for Education and Digital Culture. It consists in…
IndiaSkillsOnline platform to provide learning opportunities for Indian youth
India’s National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) through the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship announced the launch of IndiaSkillsOnline platform to provide online learning opportunities and digital skills to young people. Available courses cover topics such as soft skills, languages,…
proGramminG and Sciences pilot program invites students in Hawaii to increase their digital literacy by building computers
A group of students from Nānākuli high school in Hawaii were part of the new proGramminG and Sciences (HIGGS) pilot program, where they were mentored by Professor Philip von Doetinchem (University of Hawaii) to learn about building and working with…
Eagle Labs support entrepreneurs to grow their businesses with digital support and mentoring
UK banking group, Barclays, launched Eagle Labs to promote digital skills training with advanced technology equipment mostly for small and medium businesses. By utilizing some of its spare office space and providing access to 3D printers and laser cutters, the…
