About The Trust for the Americas:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Trust for the Americas is a nonprofit organization affiliated with the Organization of American States (OAS). Established in 1997 to promote public-private partnerships, Trust has implemented projects in 29 countries and has worked with more than 1,000 organizations in the region. Our initiatives aim to promote educational and economic opportunities, as well as government accountability and transparency. Our unique partnership with the OAS gives us access to decision-makers throughout the region. This vital partnership is the foundation upon which we build strong networks across all member states and the private sector. Through the development of our region, Trust continues to help overcome challenges through strategic partnerships that foster cooperation for sustainable results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
About <\/strong>Hey<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nEY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society, and to build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
About LAUDES INFATIS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nLaudes Infantis generates actions to strengthen the social and economic fabric of the territories in southern Bogot\u00e1, reinforcing the capacities and skills and abilities of all inhabitants, thus seeking a better future for children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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February 13, 2024, Bogot\u00e1, Colombia. \u2013 February 13, 2024 \u2013 Given the ever-increasing importance of technology in education, the workplace, and, in general, all aspects of life, three industry giants have joined forces in a strategic alliance that promises to make a positive contribution to the job market in Latin America. Since 2023,\u00a0The Trust for the Americas, Microsoft, and EY have forged this collaboration with the goal of reducing labor inequality and the education gap through the implementation of the POETA DigiSpark Project in several countries across the region, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Puerto Rico, and Uruguay. In response to the digital skills gap, EY has created the Future Skills Workshops, a series of 90-minute workshops focused on developing future-ready skills\u2014skills that aren\u2019t always taught in schools but undoubtedly facilitate entry into the job market. The workshops aim to inspire students to explore topics such as emerging technologies, environmental sustainability, civic literacy, and financial education, among others, while discovering new passions and potential careers and developing the mindset and skills needed to enhance their employability in a changing workforce. As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility program, EY volunteers will lead a \u201cDigital Literacy\u201d workshop for a group of 40 tenth- and eleventh-grade students at the Jos\u00e9 Mar\u00eda Vargas Vila High School, as well as a panel discussion on Artificial Intelligence, alongside experts from Microsoft. The Laudes Infantis Foundation, a key partner of The Trust for the Americas in the country, was responsible for identifying the program participants based on their high potential and the institution\u2019s needs. Ver\u00f3nica Philippe, POETA DigiSpark Project Manager, shared that \u201cIt is a pleasure and an honor to be part of this partnership that is transforming the educational and employment landscape in Latin America. As Project Manager for this ambitious initiative, I believe in the power of technology education to empower adolescents, young people, and adults toward quality educational and labor market inclusion. Through the POETA DigiSpark Project and EY\u2019s Future Skills Workshops, we have trained more than 7,000 people throughout Latin America, equipping them with key skills to access economic opportunities. This is a crucial step toward reducing educational inequality, and at POETA DigiSpark, we are committed to the positive impact we will make on the lives of those participating in this initiative.\u201d For her part, Beatriz Carmona, Consulting Deputy Managing Partner for EY Latin America, noted: \u201cAt EY, we are very excited about this collaboration, which allows us to reach vulnerable communities with the knowledge, experience, and skills of our professionals to foster the development of talent among young people seeking opportunities and facilitate their entry into the labor market. At EY, we are convinced that the best way to create long-term value in society is to jointly drive social transformation\u2014one that provides quality education and valuable tools to new generations so they can solve the greatest challenges in their communities and forge a more sustainable future for everyone. This is how we bring our purpose of building a better working world to life.\u201d Additionally, this partnership enables the transfer of knowledge to the network of local partners of The Trust for the Americas through the content of the EY Future Skills Workshops, so that, in turn, they are better positioned to promote 21st-century skills among teachers and vulnerable communities. Almudena Rivas, Director of Social and Productive Development at Laudes Infantis, commented that \u201cThe Laudes Infantis Foundation feels very privileged to have these important partners and to be part of the POETA DigiSpark project alongside them, thanks to which we provide young people and adults in southern Bogot\u00e1 with the opportunity to acquire digital skills and competencies, helping to reduce the country\u2019s digital divide and create greater opportunities for access to decent work.\u201d This strategic alliance reflects the strong commitment of The Trust for the Americas, Microsoft, and EY to bridging the educational gap for adolescents as they transition into the workforce and to creating economic opportunities through technology education. Together, they are working toward a more equitable and technologically advanced future in Latin America. For more information, visit: https:\/\/www.trustfortheamericas.org\/programs\/POETA\/poeta-digispark Facebook: The Trust for the Americas Twitter:\u00a0@Trust4Americas About The Trust for the Americas: The Trust for the Americas is a nonprofit organization affiliated with the Organization of American States (OAS). Established in 1997 to promote public-private partnerships, The Trust has implemented projects in 29 countries and has worked with more than 1,000 organizations in the region. Our initiatives aim to promote educational and economic opportunities, as well as government accountability and transparency. Our unique partnership with the OAS gives us access to decision-makers throughout the region. This fundamental partnership is the foundation through which we build strong networks across all member states and the private sector. Through the development of our region, Trust continues to help overcome challenges through strategic partnerships that promote cooperation for sustainable results. About EY: EY exists to build a better business world by helping to create long-term value for its clients, its people, and society at large, as well as to build trust in capital markets. Using data and technology, EY\u2019s diverse and inclusive teams, located in more than 150 countries, build trust through auditing and help clients grow, transform, and operate. The multidisciplinary approach\u2014spanning audit, consulting, legal, strategy, tax, and transactions\u2014enables EY teams to ask better questions and find new answers to the complex challenges our world currently faces. 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