We are proud to be amongst the organisations selected for the Otermans Institute initiative for Learning, Education, AI, and Development (O.I LEAD). O.I LEAD initiative strives to provide free AI Literacy training to the youth on a global scale, in a bid to make them more employable in Industrial Revolution 4.0.
Our new lab members were introduced to the world of Digital Fabrication and Rapid Prototyping. The session aimed to help them understand how ideas can be transformed from simple concepts into tangible creations using technology and innovation tools available at the lab. In addition, during the Digital Literacy Session, the members had a hands-on experience exploring the System Unit, where they practically identified and learned about key components such as the motherboard, processor (CPU), RAM, hard-disk, power supply, and cooling fan, among others. It was an exciting and insightful day of learning, discovery, and innovation nurturing future makers and creative thinkers in the Lamu community at large.
In July we had the privilege of hosting Lot 17 of the Digital Literacy Training. We’re equipping young minds with essential skills that open doors to opportunity in today’s digital-first world. This is part of a broader mission by I.O.Me254 to bridge the digital divide, especially in underserved regions. Every click, every lesson, every step forward is a contribution toward self-reliance, employability, and innovation. Learning how to format documents professionally and navigating advanced features like the View and Review tabs are two examples of the practical knowledge that employers demand and communities need.
We’re thrilled to celebrate the graduation of the newest Digital Literacy students from the I.O.Me005 Lab. The Digital Skills Training equips students with essential skills in digital knowledge, public speaking, pitching, digital fabrication, and more. The aim of such trainings is to capacity-build community members, so as to allow them to reach further and higher with their careers. At a basic level of formal development, the Digital Skills Training gives attendees the opportunity to think about how they can level up from their current position; how they can tap into greater audiences and markets.
