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The Trust for the Americas, CARIRI and Citi Foundation Grant Seed-Funding to Young Entrepreneurs from the DIA Lab TT

2024/03/04

The DIA Lab TT has evolved into more than just a hub for technological training, mentorship, and access to advanced, state-of-the-art equipment. It's a catalyst for young entrepreneurs to bring their ideas to life, supported by seed funding provided by the Pitch Tank Competitions. This transformation was evident on February 28, as nine promising individuals, selected for their creativity and determination, gathered at CARIRI's Centre for Enterprise Development. There, amidst palpable excitement, they presented their innovative business concepts to a panel of esteemed judges. The diverse range of ventures, from eco-friendly skincare to cutting-edge agricultural technology, captivated the audience and impressed the judges.

Trinidad & Tobago

Empowering Communities: Strategic Partnerships Drive Sustainability Initiatives in El Paso and Ciudad Juárez

2024/03/05

We celebrate the successful graduation of the second cohort of the Skills for Sustainability project in El Paso, led by The Trust for the Americas in collaboration with NADBank, Microsoft, and the STTE Foundation. This binational program emerges in response to critical challenges facing the water sector in the U.S.-Mexico border region, including scarcity and the imminent retirement of one-third of the sector's workforce in the next decade. With a focus on providing training in digital, life, and technical skills, Skills for Sustainability aims to empower individuals to address these challenges and promote sustainable development in the region, while fostering strategic partnerships for sustainable outcomes.

Estados Unidos

The Trust for the Americas’ JET Project Graduates 118 Youth in Digital and Life Skills

2024/03/19

The Trust for the Americas, through its Democratizing Innovation in the Americas Program (DIA), proudly celebrates the monumental achievement of Cohort 2's graduation from the JET Project, marking a remarkable milestone in the project's journey to empower Jamaican youth for the digital economy.

Jamaica

The Trust for the Americas, a través del Proyecto CIMA, promueve la inserción laboral de mujeres jóvenes en la industria de la hospitalidad

2024/03/21

The Trust for the Americas realizó la presentación de resultados del Proyecto CIMA (Capacitación Integral de Mujeres en Acción) el cual, en sus primeros dos años, capacitó a más de 430 mujeres y más de 200 obtuvieron oportunidades económicas en la forma de empleos, emprendimientos y prácticas profesionales.

Mexico

The “Tech 4 TT” Hackathon Sparked Young Innovators to Showcase Tech-Based Solutions in Trinidad and Tobago

2024/03/27

In an exciting virtual event, the "Tech 4 TT: Building a Sustainable and Inclusive Future" Hackathon brought together young innovators from Trinidad and Tobago in an event organized by The Trust for the Americas' local partner, the Caribbean Industrial Research Institute (CARIRI), and focused on challenging participants from the DIA Youth Innovation Lab in Trinidad and Tobago (DIA Lab TT) to develop innovative tech-based solutions.

Trinidad & Tobago

The Trust for the Americas Strengthens Partnerships and Fosters Innovation in Trinidad and Tobago

2024/04/22

Rodrigo Iriani, DIA Senior Program Manager, and Quimey Del Rio, Senior Project Officer, from The Trust for the Americas, embarked on a significant visit to the DIA Youth Innovation Lab in Trinidad and Tobago (DIA Lab TT) to bolster ties with local partner Caribbean Industrial Research Institute (CARIRI) and donor Citi Foundation. This visit aimed to explore innovation, engage with stakeholders, and enhance collaboration in Trinidad and Tobago.

Trinidad & Tobago

The Trust for the Americas, Microsoft y ParqueSoft Nariño inauguran el Centro POETA IA en Colombia

2024/05/17

Al igual que Internet, la inteligencia artificial es una tecnología que influye y seguirá influyendo en diversos aspectos de la economía, por eso, The Trust for the Americas (The Trust), Microsoft y ParqueSoft Nariño tienen el placer de anunciar la apertura del primer Centro POETA de Inteligencia Artificial (IA) como un hito significativo en el fortalecimiento de la infraestructura tecnológica y la promoción de la innovación en la región de Nariño.

Colombia

Asamblea General de la OEA: CAPACE, el Ministerio de Industria y Comercio y The Trust for the Americas brindan capacitación a emprendedores

2024/06/26

En el marco de la 54 Asamblea General de la Organización de los Estados Americanos (OEA) en Asunción, Paraguay, se celebró el evento paralelo "Alianzas multisectoriales en la era digital". Este evento destacó la exitosa capacitación de más de 1,000 paraguayos en habilidades digitales, abriendo nuevas oportunidades para emprendedores y ciudadanos, y subrayando la importancia de la inclusión digital en el desarrollo económico.

Paraguay

DIA Summit 2023 "Innovating Future Generations" Focused on Youth Empowerment and Innovation in Trinidad and Tobago

2023/11/29

The DIA Summit at Trinidad and Tobago brought together members of the DIA network, stakeholders, government representatives, experts, and local organizations on November 23rd and 24th. Hosted by CARIRI, the local implementing partner of the DIA Youth Innovation Lab in Trinidad and Tobago (DIA Lab TT), the two-day event, themed "Innovating Future Generations," successfully fostered knowledge exchange, discussions on critical issues, networking, and collaboration to address challenges and promote meaningful initiatives.

Trinidad & Tobago

THE TRUST FOR THE AMERICAS Y LA OEA ENTREGARON EL PREMIO CIUDADANO CORPORATIVO DE LAS AMÉRICAS 2023.

2023/12/07

En una cena celebrada este 4 de diciembre, en el Hall de las Américas de la Organización de Estados Americanos (OEA), The Trust for the Americas y la OEA entregaron el prestigioso Premio Ciudadano Corporativo de las Américas (CCA). La ceremonia contó con la participación de 90 distinguidos invitados, entre embajadores, dignatarios y representantes del gobierno de Estados Unidos y empresas de la región.

Estados Unidos

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