Huawei and the first edition of “Seeds for the future”


huawei Technologies Central America and the Caribbean, a leading provider of information and communication technologies (ICT), announces the registrations for the first edition, at the regional level, of its Program insignia of corporate social responsibility, Seeds For The Future, which annually provides the opportunity for university students from all over Central America and the Caribbean to receive training on issues related to the world of ICT.

One of the main characteristics of Seeds for the Future 2022 is the drive that huawei wants to grant the feminine presence, since the Program It is designed to promote greater participation of women in technological transformation through innovation and opportunities to foster their professional development and training in digital skills. In this way, encourage the participation of more women who wish to undertake or acquire greater knowledge in ICT.

Young students of any academic origin who enroll will have the opportunity to train for 8 consecutive days exclusively through virtual and face-to-face seminars in their country of origin, where they will be able to learn about topics such as: technological innovation, initial level courses and advanced on key technologies 5G, cloud computing and Artificial Intelligence, among others. In addition, through the “Tech4Good” project, they will have the opportunity to put their knowledge into practice and delve into the tools that technology offers to address problems social or environmental.

Additionally, scientists, experts and professors will share their perspectives on a wide range of topics, such as leadership and management. Similarly, the selected students will share training with young people from other countries in the Central American and Caribbean region, which will allow them to immerse themselves in an interactive and dynamic classroom, in which group discussions, debates and round tables can be organized. that will guarantee a cultural exchange.

This year, the three most outstanding students per country and the winning team of the “Tech4Good” project will be able to participate in the regional integration to be held in Panama, an experience that will allow them to further expand their knowledge through workshops and startups prepared for them. level of Central America and the Caribbean.

How to take part?

Enrollment will be open to university students or recent graduates of any academic origin from public and private universities in the following countries: Panama, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Honduras, El Salvador, Venezuela and the Dominican Republic, up to 30 years of age, who have management of the English language, excellent academic record, interest in Chinese culture, and willing to participate in a global project and competition.

Those interested can register until September 30 through their university or by registering at this link. Once registered, a selection process will be carried out where 20 students from the aforementioned countries will participate in the training to be held from October 17 to 24 of this year in the country where they submitted their application.

Registration requirements

A resume with a transcript or supporting documents, proving the candidate’s academic records.

A personal video of up to 3 minutes that reflects your interest in supporting the digital development of your country through the implementation of projects using ICT as the main tools, your interest in learning about different Chinese cultures and your enthusiasm for learning about the new ones. ICT technologies and market trends.

The future of telecommunications lies in the development of local talent

Seeds for the Future has been held consecutively for 13 years since its first launch in 2008 in Thailand, and more than 12,000 students from more than 500 universities in 137 countries and regions around the world have participated in the Program. In local terms, the Program It has been implemented since 2015 in the Central American and Caribbean region, reaching more than 103 students from more than 30 regional educational institutions.

“Our main commitment is with the development of education in the region of Central America and the Caribbean, through training for young people, with our Program corporate social responsibility badge, Seeds for the Future, with which we want to promote interest and training in topics such as technology, critical thinking and leadership. Through this Programwe seek to close the digital gap, promote equal access to connectivity throughout the region and train future professionals, as well as reduce the gender gap, since we maintain the commitment to increase female participation in this Program and promote an education based on equal opportunities”, shares Carolina Herrera, Public Relations Manager of huawei Central America and the Caribbean.

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