Young graduates from the Checkpoint IDP camp proudly display their certificates after completing a digital skills training program with STEM in Juba on Saturday, October 26, 2024. — Credit: Elsheikh Chol/Eye Radio
STEMpower in partnership with smartAID graduated 30 students internally Displaced persons (IDPs) in UN Camp) Juba.
STEMpower a non-governmental organization in South Sudan in partnership with smartAID has successfully graduated 30 students from the Juba IDP UN camp after three months of intensive Digital Skills training.
The training, conducted by STEMpower.org in partnership with smartaid.org at the University of Juba STEM and Vocational Center, covered essential computer skills such as Microsoft Packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint. and access), Internet, and Computer maintenance.
Acting Executive Director Marial Danial Kuol announced that the students were selected from three Secondary schools in the checkpoint IDP camp.
Marial shared these details during the graduation ceremony on Saturday, October 26, at the University of Juba STEM and Vocational Centre.
“This training is designed for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in South Sudan, specifically focusing on those residing in the IDP UN camps,” said Marial.
“To accommodate everyone would be unrealistic due to our limited resources, so we selected around 30 students from the checkpoint camp,” he explained.
The training was conducted over 12 weekends, equivalent to three months, and concluded today. The second phase of the program will target students from the Mangaten camp in Juba.
Some students expressed their gratitude to STEMpower and SmartAID for providing this valuable opportunity.
One student, Lam Gatlek Riek Gatbuok, 25, expressed his satisfaction with the digital skills training program and urged STEMpower and smartAID to continue supporting citizens.
Another student, Kanach Rel Tap, 19, expressed her satisfaction with the skills gained and expressed her desire to start a printing and copying business.
Eng. Richard Ring Kuach, the technical manager of STEMpower urged graduating students to continue practising their skills across various aspects of life and consider opening their businesses, such as computer centres, to sustain themselves and further develop their expertise.
He advised practising and applying the knowledge gained in different fields, such as starting a computer centre where you can offer printing services, which will not only generate income but also enhance your computer skills.
He emphasized the importance of sharing their knowledge with others, as it can assist people who may be struggling to access resources or opportunities in computers.
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