Huawei, a leading global information and communication technology (ICT) solutions provider, has announced the launch of its “Telecom Seeds for the Future” programme for the first time in the Co-Operative Republic of Guyana. This programme will see Huawei partnering with The University of Guyana (UG), to provide three of the UG’s top ICT and Telecommunication studies students a two-week opportunity during which they will receive the latest in technology training at the company’s headquarters in Shenzhen, China.
Designed to help bridge the gap between what is learned in school and what is practiced in the work place, the “Seeds for the Future” will help develop ICT talent in Guyana, promote greater understanding of the telecommunications sector and encourage participation in the international ICT community.
Students participating in the “Seeds for the Future” programme will be given first-hand learning opportunities through interactions with Huawei staff and visits to Huawei laboratories. Apart from studying the theories of the latest in ICT technologies, the students will also receive specific hands-on, practical training in labs. Students representing The University are Mr. Neil Parmeswar Chatterpaul, Mr. Christopher Clarke and Mr. Omatayo Damani Holder.
Vice-Chancellor and Principal of The UG, Professor Ivelaw Lloyd Griffith was pleased about the beginning of a new chapter in The University of Guyana’s collaboration with Huawei.
Deputy Vice Chancellor -UG PACE Professor Paloma Mohamed, also expressed sincere thanks to Huawei for continued engagement with the University and for their previous gift of two teleconferencing suites to the University through the Ministry of Telecommunications last year.
The students will gain an understanding of the latest skills necessary to be successful in the ICT industry, while learning how to be effective in a multicultural business environment by interacting directly with employees of Huawei – a company which has global operations in over 170 countries.
Huawei’s “Seeds for the Future” will also afford The UG students the unique opportunity to experience Chinese culture through engaging in Chinese language classes and visiting major attractions such as the Great Wall of China.
“It is our hope that this programme will additionally further strengthen the growing educational and cultural ties between this region and China,” said Mr. Liu.