A diplomat of technology, a voice for women in business, and a Surrey loving local – Mariéme Jamme is a woman on a mission, with some exciting things planned for the young people of Guildford.
She’s recently kicked off a 12-week programme The Digital Club,’ and is a driving force behind the Library’s project called the ‘Makerspace.’ The Makerspace is an area for these exciting clubs and programmes to be held in, offering locals access to brand new technology such as Kano computers and 3D printers,
“There are many programs now to learn basic coding, but our computer kits can teach you very easy coding and it’s fun.”
In October Mariémemade it on to the famous annual Powerlist for 2017, where 100 of the most influential Britons of African and African Caribbean heritage are put in to the spotlight and awarded for their achievements.
Which is pretty incredible when you consider that Mariéme didn’t learn to read or write until she was 16 years old – which does explain her passion for teaching tech to kids,
“Children are our future, and the future needs young people with digital skills. By teaching them now, they will have more chances to find jobs.”
Mariéme is currently between trips to Portugal and Nepal, where she has been delivering projects similar to the Digital Club to school aged kids.
Holding these programmes and seeing the impact this learning can have on young people’s lives is clearly what drives Marieme,
“I always new that everything I do needs to be blended with technology. Coding will replace numeracy and literacy. I love how technology can change lives.”
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