KINGSTON, Jamaica – Flow and the Flow Foundation marked Girls in ICT Day by hosting an AI workshop to equip high school girls with skills and confidence to engage in the evolving digital landscape.

Observed globally each year on the fourth Thursday in April and led by the International Telecommunication Union, Girls in ICT Day aims to encourage young women and girls to pursue studies and careers in information and communication technologies. This year’s local staging, held at Flow’s Corporate Lounge in Kingston under the theme “AI for Development: Girls Shaping the Digital Future,” brought together over 100 students from high schools across Jamaica for a hands-on, future-focused learning experience.

The workshop was facilitated by AI transformation strategist and entrepreneur Stacey Hines, who guided participants through the fundamentals of artificial intelligence and its real-world applications, including Caribbean-based use cases. Students explored how AI can be applied to solve pressing social and economic challenges, collaborated in teams to design AI-powered solutions, and created their own animated avatars.

“High school girls across Jamaica are entering a world where AI fluency is a core skill,” said Hines. “This session gave them direct access to the tools, the thinking, and the community to take their place in that world with confidence. That is why this workshop matters. It creates space for curiosity, builds digital confidence, and shows that girls belong at the centre of innovation. The goal is not only to learn about AI, but to see how it can be used to open doors, strengthen communities, and create pathways to leadership.”

The session culminated in a dynamic pitch competition, where teams presented their AI-driven solutions to real-world problems. Through the Flow Foundation, each member of the winning team received a Samsung tablet for their demonstration of creativity, collaboration, and forward-thinking innovation. The second and third placed teams received smartphones with a data plan.

For many students, the experience was both eye-opening and empowering. Kaylee Braimbridge, a Grade 11 student of Vauxhall High School, shared that the workshop “made AI feel less intimidating and showed me that I can actually use it to solve problems in my community and even build something of my own.”

Senior Director for Digital Transformation at Flow, Maya Walrond emphasised the company’s broader commitment to shaping Jamaica’s digital future.

“At Flow, we recognise that the future of our nation is deeply connected to how well we prepare our young people to thrive in a digital world. Initiatives like this are not just about exposure they are about empowerment,” said Walrond. “We are creating meaningful and enjoyable opportunities for girls to engage with emerging technologies, build innovation skills, and see themselves as leaders in Jamaica’s digital transformation journey.”

Through initiatives like this AI workshop, Flow is demonstrating its commitment to Jamaica’s digital progress investing not only in infrastructure, but in people. By equipping young women with the knowledge, confidence, and tools to engage with emerging technologies, Flow is helping to build a more inclusive, innovative, and sustainable digital future for Jamaica.