Shortlisted teams will be trained by Smart mentors who have helped SWEEP schools produce industry-ready graduates or technopreneurs by leveraging on its network, infrastructure and technologies. To-date, SWEEP has trained more than 36,000 students and teachers, with over 1,000 graduates directly hired by Smart.
Youth’s more active role in the community
Smart Prepaid Innovation Generation is aligned with the commitment of Smart and parent company PLDT Inc. (PLDT) to bring the best digital technologies to the Philippines. Just recently, Smart launched 5G live as a commercial service and made available the initial batch of 5G mobile phones that are certified to work best on the Philippines’ first 5G mobile network.
In partnership with Gariath Concepts, the first Smart 5G-powered esports gaming hub in the country also hosted the country’s first cloud gaming competition on 5G. The launch of NBA.Smart portal in partnership with the NBA Basketball League will also enable subscribers to watch live NBA TV anywhere anytime.
“While these Smart services target customers’ passion points, the company recognizes that the COVID-19 pandemic has also brought forth pain points in communities that have yet to fully adapt to the new normal,” Basas said.
“Through the Smart Prepaid Innovation Generation, we want to enable the youth to go beyond their comfort zones and take on a bigger and more active role in the community,” she adds.
For more information on Smart Prepaid Innovation Generation, visit facebook.com/sweepschools or facebook.com/smartcommunities, or send an email to LearnSmart@smart.com.ph.
