No fewer than 16 secondary school students were empowered with digital skills and artificial intelligence (AI) training to equip them with practical knowledge and opportunities to support their personal growth and future development.

The month-long Digital Skills and Girl-Child Empowerment Bootcamp, which concluded at Activ8 Hub Complex, Awka, Anambra State, created a platform for the girls to learn, explore, collaborate and build confidence in their abilities.

The bootcamp formed part of LIFT Initiative’s broader commitment to empowering women and children, creating opportunities for growth and equipping young people with the skills needed to thrive in an evolving world.

Throughout the bootcamp, participants gained foundational digital literacy skills, including computer operations, email communication, office practice and office management.

They also explored Canva design, AI for problem-solving and productivity, and an introduction to Jita Future. Through practical exercises, projects and interactive activities, the girls developed creativity, critical thinking, teamwork and problem-solving skills.

Speaking on the programme, founder of LIFT and young women capacity mentor, Uche Ralph-Opara, said: “At LIFT, we believe in creating pathways and opportunities that enable young people, especially girls, to discover their potential and become more.

LIFT also organised a two-day AI Literacy Class for teachers who participated in its International Day of Girls in ICT programme, strengthening educators’ understanding of AI and its practical applications for teaching, learning and productivity.

Through the initiative, LIFT continues to Lift, Inspire, Foster and Transform by creating pathways that turn potential into possibility and opportunity into lasting impact.