Heroes Foundation distributes tablets to 111 students

The Heroes Foundation has distributed ICRAIG seven-inch tablet devices and accessories to 111 students from seven secondary schools across TT.

In a release, the foundation said it has been delivering devices over the Christmas season to the students who participated in the Heroes Development Programme and Big Brothers/Big Sisters of TT mentorship programme.

The schools benefiting from this initiative are Belmont Secondary School, Bishop’s Centenary College, Success Laventille Secondary School, Woodbrook Secondary School, Southeast Port-of-Spain Secondary School, Siparia West Secondary School, and Waterloo High School.

The project was supported by Proman, Angostura Ltd, Phoenix Park Gas Processors Ltd, Unit Trust Corporation , Standard Distributors and other donors.

Heroes’ CEO Lawrence Arjoon said, “Transitioning our programmes to digital delivery this year also helped us optimise our use of resources,"

and with the support of programme sponsors, the foundation had reallocated savings to meet the current needs of its participants.

He added,"We incorporated etiquette and Microsoft Enterprise training into our programme delivery to support students in their digital transition, and these devices will now help ensure that students can comfortably stay connected to our online youth development activities and engage in classes with their schools.”

Proman TT managing director Claus Cronberger said he was pleased by the positive impact the growing programme has had on the lives of young people throughout TT.

He said part of the company's commitment was "ensuring that the next generation of leaders is equipped to overcome future challenges." Providing needed digital devices and supporting these programme helps it fulfil this mandate "while supporting and empowering youth to have a positive impact in their lives and the lives of others.”

Angostura’s executive manager, corporate services, Rahim Mohammed, said the company was excited to be a part of the initiative and would continue to do its best to support youth development.

Phoenix Park Gas Processors Ltd president Dominic Rampersad said the company understood how important it is “to ensure that the education of the country’s young people remains a priority as we navigate these changing times. We must do all that is possible to ensure the sustainable development of not just our business, but our society as a whole.”

Unit Trust Corporation’s executive director Nigel Edwards said the UTC was happy to have direct, strong, and positive influences on the lives of our nation’s future leaders.

He said, “We are excited by the digital delivery of this new programme cycle, especially as these digital devices will also play a key role in facilitating access to online education.”