The Kids Education Engagement Program (KEEP) Liberia has successfully graduated 58 students from its free Computer Literacy Training Program, reaffirming its commitment to empowering young people with digital skills essential for today’s world.
The four-month training, now in its sixth year, equips students with essential knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva, Adobe Photoshop, and other foundational ICT tools. It targets a diverse group of learners, including public and private school students, college students, and overage learners in KEEP’s Second Chance Program.
Giving an overview of the program during the graduation ceremony, M&E Officer Mr. Aaron J. Korkollie KEEP Liberia highlighted the various cohorts of 20 students from A. Glenn Public School completed advanced basic computer training as part of the public school Phase 2 program, learning skills such as typing, internet browsing, and basic digital navigation, 15 students from the Second Chance Program both learners and facilitators graduated through a specialized track sponsored by Liminus Funds and 16 students from a private school completed Phase 2 of the advanced basic training, gaining hands-on experience in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, online safety, and more, while 7 college students under the KEEP4COLLEGE initiative also graduated 3 from Phase 1 in basic computer fundamentals and 4 from Phase 2 in advanced digital career skills, including graphic design and web development.
Delivering the keynote address, Mr. Amos Doe, Program Coordinator, KEEP Liberia, inspired graduates with the theme “Empowered by Knowledge, Connected by Purpose.” He praised the students for their determination, emphasizing that their success was more than academic.
“Today is not just a graduation it is a declaration,” he said. “You have chosen to rise, to learn, and to lead in a world increasingly shaped by technology.”
He reminded the students that every click and keystroke in the digital world must be backed by human intent and purpose. “Behind every click is a person and that person is you. If you don’t click, if you don’t engage, nothing changes.”
Mr. Doe encouraged the graduates to be ambassadors of KEEP’s vision, urging them to support others in their communities with the skills they have acquired. “You are now the legacy keepers. You are proof that access to education changes lives. So, keep the legacy in motion.”
The program, which is offered at no cost to participants, has been a beacon of hope for many young Liberians seeking digital literacy in a rapidly evolving tech-driven world.
KEEP Liberia has pledged to expand the program’s reach in the coming years, empowering more students across the country to thrive in the digital age.
