- Semillas para el Futuro offers a comprehensive experience for students studying in any area.
- In addition to learning about ICT, participants are taught business and soft skills.
Santo Domingo. Two of the young Dominican women who were able to be part of Huawei's flagship corporate social responsibility program define participation in Semillas for the Future as an enriching experience: Hilary Robles and Camila Chantal Acevedo Rodriguez.
The aim of this regional initiative is to build bridges between countries and cultures and develop skills in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) through scholarships, academic competitions, online training, internships and digital opportunities.
Hilary says with great joy what she experienced in 2022: “My experience at Semillas for the Future was one of great growth, learning, meeting new people and doing things I never thought I could do is beyond description. for me “.
This participant, who already had a degree in industrial engineering, was interested in this effort to get closer to technology, as it is in all professional fields today.
In addition to topics related to 5G, artificial intelligence, cloud, fiber optics and renewable energy (digital power), Hilary highlighted that they also covered topics related to critical thinking and leadership. “I learned about the business and sell myself as a professional in the current job market,” he highlighted.
For her part, 21-year-old Camila Chantal, and participant in Semillas para el Futuro 2023, with a very positive attitude to young people, recommends the following: “Continue to seek knowledge and opportunities; “Look at uncertain moments positively so you can find innovative solutions.”
The student, who completed her university degree in business management with a focus on international business, said she learned about the project through the social networks of the Office of Government Information and Communication Technology (OGTIC) and found it very valuable. His career is not only technical learning but also soft skills developed during classes.
In recent years, participants in this initiative have been challenged to produce innovative projects aimed at solving real problems of digital technologies.
After receiving the training, they are part of the “Tech for Good” competition, where they develop an idea with Huawei technology within the objectives of the 2030 Agenda, explaining that it solves a problem affecting their country, region or region. Globally,”“We wanted to focus on sarcasm, a problem that affects the Dominican Republic's economy and environmental sector.”The young woman explained that she sees herself as a creator of foundations that will work for society in the future.
“Experiencing technology so closely fueled my interest in applying the knowledge gained in my community and solving social challenges,” says Kamila.
Likewise, he defines his participation in Semillas Para el Futuro as enriching and very funny. Thanks to this, he was able to visit another country, meet people from other regions, interact with their culture and students from different professions.
Wang Wei, CEO of Huawei in the Dominican Republic, said Semillas para el Futuro has been training young people in the region in digital technologies for ten years. “We thank organizations like OGTIC, the Ministry of Youth and Universities for believing in our vision of an ICT talent development program that will help communities bridge the digital divide, providing valuable opportunities to future leaders and local talent”.
Huawei has awarded scholarships to a total of 2,000 students from Latin America and the Caribbean over the past ten years.
You may also be interested in: Public procurement hacking: Pirates and other companies affected by cyber attacks
