By Zoila Palma: The Government of Belize, BELTRAIDE, and the InteTalent Up Belize celebrates milestone in digital skills trainingr-American Development Bank (IDB) celebrated the achievements of participants in the Talent Up Belize Skills Advancement initiative on October 2, 2026, highlighting progress in preparing Belizeans for opportunities in the digital economy. The event, held at the Lord Ashcroft Building at the Fort George Hotel, also marked the successful launch of the Generative AI Leader Certification, which attracted more than 145 registered participants.
Talent Up Belize is a flagship initiative under the IDB’s América en el Centro program and was delivered in partnership with Google Skills. The initiative provides Belizeans with access to globally recognized certifications in areas including Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, and Data Analytics. Organizers said the program is supporting the development of a future-ready workforce while strengthening Belize’s digital economy and creating a pipeline of certified professionals for higher-value digital services.
Narda Garcia, Chair of BELTRAIDE and Chief Executive Officer in the Office of the Prime Minister, Investment and Civil Aviation, said the initiative reflects the Government’s commitment to investing in Belize’s workforce. “Our greatest asset is our people, and by equipping Belizeans with the skills they need to succeed, we are investing in the future competitiveness and prosperity of our country,” Garcia said. IDB Country Representative for Belize Karla Gonzalez said the program’s success is measured by the opportunities it creates, adding that the graduates are developing skills in critical areas of the growing digital economy.
The celebration included presentations on the initiative’s achievements and future impact, testimonials from beneficiaries in academia and the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector, and awards recognizing participants, including the program’s top three beneficiaries. BELTRAIDE Executive Director Ishmael Quiroz said the organization is proud to support the initiative and looks forward to expanding access to globally recognized digital skills. The program will continue focusing on specialized talent in Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Cloud Engineering, and Enterprise Technology, with partners saying the investment is intended to support innovation, employment and investment opportunities in Belize.
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By Zoila Palma: The Government of Belize, BELTRAIDE, and the InteTalent Up Belize celebrates milestone in digital skills trainingr-American Development Bank (IDB) celebrated the achievements of participants in the Talent Up Belize Skills Advancement initiative on October 2, 2026, highlighting progress in preparing Belizeans for opportunities in the digital economy. The event, held at the
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