First-of-its-kind artificial intelligence, leadership programme launched for Guyanese students

Over 100 Guyanese students will benefit from the Spark Programme – an artificial intelligence and leadership initiative – aimed at equipping them to grow their technological skills and create economic opportunities. The programme is in collaboration with two overseas-based Guyanese, Professor and Scientist at the University of Michigan, Jason Mars and Denise Hilliman, a former science educator and the Chief Executive Officer of Lead Mindset – leadership curriculum. The programme is being facilitated by the Ministry of Education. Mars and Hilliman will be sharing their knowledge of artificial intelligence, technology and leadership with students here. "We have come together to do something for our people and to bring the successes we have in the diaspora and come back home to spark the pathway to ignite innovation and perhaps a transformation in technology and economic prosperity by working on what is on the minds of our young people," Mars said at the launch of the programme at the National Centre for Educational Resource Development (NCERD), Kingston, Georgetown.