Technology

Digital technology is a focus for the Center as many businesses are choosing digital solutions and most schools don’t have computer classes. Rather, the students are required to learn about computers from a book. The few schools that have computer labs lack the energy to run them. JE ran a community project that distributed solar panels to every school and community center with a computer lab, that we could find. JE is run off grid on solar power and is a stable space to run computer classes.

STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) educational style has developed organically in Jakmel Ekspresyon. The student led curriculum resulted in a class on civic responsibility by mixing photography with the environment. Photoshop was the first time many students had used a computer. Creativity mixed with technology helps the students develop cognitive skills in recognizing, accessing and creating solutions to problems in their communities.

By mixing creativity and technology we can create not only a workforce capable of advancing businesses and creating new jobs in Haiti, but also citizenry that is capable of creating solutions in many community domains. Artists are similar to scientists. They can imagine new futures and solutions.

Full stack Code Academy

Looking towards the future JE is developing a full stack coding curriculum. . This program will have a full Coding Bootcamp for young adults to create an offshore work force. Haitians can stay in Haiti while making sufficient funds to live productive lives, provide for their families and create new solutions for their communities. We currently have 10 week sessions for coding basics available this year.

Robo Kléb (Youth Robotics Club)

A former robotics student from JE’s first Robo Kléb in 2016, revived the class in 2023. Every year, 30 students ages, 8 to 15, learn coding and electrical systems. The students compete for a place on the JE team. Our previous teams have competed nationally in the World Robot Olympiad in 2023 and 2024. The team received invitations to travel to the International competition both years. Lack of funds prevented our team from competing.

ShakthiSAT Mission

In 2025 we have 15 students participating in the India Space Kidz Program, ShakthiSAT Mission. 108 countries are partnering to teach young women, 14 to 18, an online STEM program focused on satellites. The top student from each country will get to go to India to assemble a satellite, watch it launch to orbit the moon.

We are currently accepting Kreyol speaking volunteers to teach remotely via Zoom. Contact us at jecenter@gmail.com for more information.