The Trust for the Americas, celebrated the in-person graduation of the pioneering JET Project cohort. Fourteen young Jamaicans can now make way for themselves in the labour force after acquiring digital and life skills through the Unleashing the Potential of Jamaican Youth Through Empowerment and Training (JET).
En un movimiento estratégico diseñado para abordar desafíos tecnológicos y sociales en Uruguay, The Trust for the Americas, organización sin fines de lucro afiliada a la Organización de Estados Americanos (OEA), ha anunciado una colaboración con la Agencia Uruguaya de Cooperación Internacional (AUCI). Esta alianza estratégica está centrada en ofrecer capacitación en habilidades digitales y fortalecer las perspectivas de vida de las comunidades vulnerables en el país.
The Trust for the Americas, en colaboración con su socio local ADASEC RD y con el apoyo financiero de Citi Foundation, celebró la Competencia Pitch de Proyectos Innovadores del DIA Lab RD - La Vega. En esta ocasión, un total de 10 proyectos fueron presentados ante un jurado multidisciplinario, que evaluó criterios como el modelo de negocio, el impacto social y medioambiental, la viabilidad económica y el grado de innovación. Los proyectos más destacados fueron galardonados con USD 1,000 en fondos semilla para fortalecer sus estructuras y catalizar sus impactos.
The Trust for the Americas, organización sin fines de lucro que impulsa el desarrollo sostenible en la región, se complace en anunciar una significativa alianza con la Cámara Paraguaya de Comercio Electrónico (CAPACE). Esta colaboración tiene como objetivo ampliar la red de centros de capacitación en habilidades digitales en América Latina, y para ello, sumarán 11 Centros POETA en el territorio paraguayo.
The Trust for the Americas and AES Puerto Rico announce the launch of the fourth edition of the Empowering Innovative Entrepreneurship Project in Puerto Rico, aiming to support around 120 individuals in creating and fortifying local businesses across municipalities. The initiative offers free training in digital tools, business strategies, and personalized mentorship to foster economic growth and benefit communities.
Con la misión de impulsar acciones educativas que permitan incitar la empleabilidad y transformación de la vida de las poblaciones en situación de vulnerabilidad de Brasil, The Trust for the Americas establece una colaboración estratégica con EY y Microsoft. Esta alianza pretende empoderar a las personas mediante la capacitación en habilidades sociales, digitales y técnicas, aumentando su competitividad en el mercado laboral y abriendo la puerta a nuevas oportunidades económicas, especialmente para aquellos que buscan su primer empleo.
After two years of implementation, the DIA Innovation Lab for Youth Belize (DIA Lab Belize) marked the successful completion of the first phase of the program. Key stakeholders gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of this groundbreaking initiative which aims to create a network of youth agents of change in Belize. The Trust for the Americas' project is supported financially by the U.S. Embassy Belize through the Central American Regional Security Initiative – Economic Support Fund (CARSI-ESF) and is implemented in collaboration with the University of West Indies (UWI) Open Campus.
The Trust for the Americas, in collaboration with the Caribbean School of Data (CSOD) is pleased to launch a digital literacy initiative at the Kolbe Foundation, Belize Central Prison. This initiative, facilitated through its DIA Innovation Lab for Youth Belize (DIA Lab Belize), aims to equip young inmates with the essential digital skills of the 21st century to enhance their employability upon release and empower them to secure a stable future.
The Secretary General of the OAS, NWAC, and The Trust for the Americas launch the "Empowering Indigenous Peoples through Digital Skills Project" to enhance livelihoods and opportunities for Indigenous communities in Québec, British Columbia, and Alberta. The project aims to train 350 individuals in digital and life skills, empower local leaders for sustainable skill development, provide access to employment opportunities, and foster entrepreneurship and businesses within Indigenous communities.
Santiago, Chile (May 25, 2023) – With the mission of catalyzing employability and transforming the lives of vulnerable populations in Chile, The Trust for the Americas establishes a strategic collaboration with Ernst & Young (EY) and Microsoft. This alliance aims to empower people through training in digital and technical skills, increasing their competitiveness in the labor market and opening the door to new economic opportunities, especially for those looking for their first job.
