As technology continues to reshape the global workforce, the Ministry of Youth Development and Sports is ensuring young people in Castries South East are not left behind. Through the successful completion of the Summer Unlocked 2026 programme, participants have been equipped with practical digital skills designed to prepare them for future education, employment and opportunities in the digital economy.
Hosted over five days at the Ti Rocher Combined School, the programme combined technical training with creative learning to expose participants to real-world applications of technology. Under the guidance of ICT facilitator Mr. Auguste Williams, young people gained hands-on experience in computer systems, developing practical knowledge of computer hardware and essential ICT skills.
Participants also explored the creative side of technology during a filmmaking workshop facilitated by Mr. Collin Weekes. Through practical exercises in planning, camera operation and video production, they learned how digital tools can be used to communicate ideas, tell stories and create engaging content.
The programme extended beyond the classroom with an educational visit to the Electoral Department, coordinated by Mr. Lance Magloire and Ms. Earicka Felix. Guided by Chief Education Officer Mr. Herman St. Helen, participants saw first-hand how digital systems support essential government services, including voter registration and the production of national identification cards. They also had the opportunity to print their own identification cards, giving them a practical understanding of the technology behind a service many citizens use every day.
Parents welcomed the initiative, pointing to noticeable improvements in their children’s confidence, motivation and enthusiasm for learning, highlighting the programme’s impact beyond digital skills alone.
