The Directorate of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), in partnership with UNICEF, has launched a nationwide training initiative aimed at equipping young people with essential digital skills and work readiness competencies.
The two-week training program, which targets community organizations, youth clubs, and local development groups, will be delivered across four Digital Learning Hubs strategically located in the country. These include Fourah Bay College (FBC) and the Institute of Public Administration and Management (IPAM) in Freetown, the Eastern Technical University (ETU) in Kenema, and the Ernest Bai Koroma University of Science and Technology (EBK) in Makeni.
The Digital Learning Hubs, operated by DSTI and UNICEF, serve as innovative spaces where young people are introduced to digital literacy while participating in impactful projects such as the Learning Passport and E-Upshift. Participants also benefit from bootcamps, incubator programs, and capacity-building initiatives designed to enhance employability and prepare them for future opportunities.
According to organizers, the training will focus on practical computer and internet skills, helping participants boost their digital productivity and strengthen their role in advancing development within their communities.
By decentralizing access to digital learning and creating opportunities for young people across Sierra Leone, DSTI and UNICEF say they are fostering a new generation of innovators capable of driving the nation’s digital transformation.
