Partnering with the DIA Urban Lab: Empowering Creatives Through Innovation
When creativity meets opportunity, remarkable transformations happen. Our partnership with the DIA Urban Lab has been a catalyst for change, enabling creative entrepreneurs across Jamaica to realize their full potential. Through tailored training, expert mentorship, and entrepreneurial development, participants have reshaped their futures, turning passion into profit.
From Dreams to Digital Success
The DIA Urban Lab provides more than just training; it creates space for creative growth and business innovation. Many of our participants entered the program with raw talent but limited resources. Today, they are thriving business owners making waves in the digital economy.
Take Monique Wollaston, whose artistic talent evolved into a full-service creative enterprise offering custom designs and digital artistry. Yannica Mitchell launched her own graphic design brand through persistence and creative brilliance, establishing a strong online presence. Similarly, Claudia Jackson transitioned from a traditional administrative role into a successful freelancing career as a virtual assistant and transcription specialist.
Alecia Henderson reignited her passion for writing, publishing her first book with more creative projects on the horizon. Latanya Lawrence balanced motherhood while building a graphic design business centered on bold, custom visuals. In Portland, Samoya Miller applied her love for language to launch a proofreading service that supports literacy in her community.
Chevel Johnson found financial stability by mastering digital tools, expanding her business through freelancing platforms. Creators like Vanessa Walker, Robyn Murray, Emily Ellis, Donna Kay McKenzie, and Abigail Gordon have flourished, embracing the supportive environment provided by the program to refine their craft and expand their creative businesses.
Where Creativity Meets Possibility
The DIA Urban Lab empowers creators by bridging the gap between talent and opportunity. Its programs unlock new possibilities for business growth, giving entrepreneurs the tools, confidence, and network they need to succeed. As this partnership evolves, so will the stories of those breaking barriers and building legacies.
Empowering Futures: Our Partnership with Trust of the Americas / JET Program
At Internet Income Jamaica, we’re committed to empowering individuals to take charge of their futures, and our partnership with the Trust of the Americas through the JET Program does just that. This collaboration has been instrumental in teaching students how to leverage freelancing platforms, AI tools, and entrepreneurial skills to create sustainable income streams.
Our participants’ stories are living proof of the program’s transformative power:
- Latanya Edwards, a nurse from Clarendon, turned her passion for freelancing into a business offering transcription, UGC, and blog writing services. She’s already secured her first writing order!
- Nickolette Waugh from Clarendon, despite limited formal education, now offers book reviews and Jamaican cuisine guides, crediting the program for helping her master freelancing platforms like Fiverr.
- Vannessa Gayle, a stay-at-home mom from Hanover, published her first children’s coloring book on Amazon and has 10 sales already!
- Natasha Lee from St. Catherine combined her love for design and entrepreneurship, landing 6 client orders for posters and resumes.
- Noella Plunkett, from Kingston, dove into freelancing and now offers services like transcribing, logo creation, and YouTube banner designs. She’s landed 6 local orders!
- Tajay Ashmeade, a hardworking security officer, is learning to master graphic design and other services, proving that persistence leads to progress.
- Marsha-Lee Campbell, a trained teacher, started Cam’s C/V Hub, providing resume writing and research services. She credits the program with boosting her confidence and skills.
- Advira Slater, a graphic designer from Clarendon, gained 18 orders from her newly launched business thanks to advice on social media marketing.
- Janice Burke, Lacian Sinclair, Shadeika Roberts, and Chandea Thomas are all developing their freelancing skills through this life-changing initiative.
- Akeelah Williams from St. Ann and Mashana Shields from St. Catherine are building businesses while managing demanding jobs and family responsibilities.
- Shadai Myrie has explored cybersecurity and advanced tools like Canva and ChatGPT to diversify her skills and income streams.
- Chrisania Raphael, whose passion for graphic design began during COVID-19, has improved her skills and expanded her client base thanks to the program.
- Kayla Brooks, Latania Solomon, Chevell Sutherland, and others have learned to use AI tools and freelancing platforms, creating businesses that are transforming their lives.
This partnership with the Trust of the Americas is more than just training—it’s a launchpad for success. It equips students with not only technical skills but also the confidence and community support to thrive in the digital economy. Together, we’re creating a future where anyone can achieve financial independence with determination and the right tools.
Internet Income Jamaica Partners with The N.C.B. Foundation Providing Support for Unemployed Jamaicans Due to Covid-19
Supporting our nation, especially in a time of crisis, is top-priority for Internet Income Jamaica (IIJ). We partnered with the N.C.B. Foundation, which embraces charitable causes for the betterment of Jamaica, to offer grants for our online entrepreneurship training courses.
Entitled the “Level Up Grant”, this grant is designed to help Jamaicans that have become unemployed due to COVID-19. The program aims to assist participants with taking online courses, along with finding opportunities online.
We developed a customized program to provide the training, information, guidance, and support needed to navigate the online space now and post COVID-19. Through this program, which will be conducted 100% online, we will be teaching a variety of skills that are in demand right now and how to offer these skills online in a global marketplace immediately.
We are pleased to partner with the N.C.B. Foundation to be able to assist those impacted by the crisis, to achieve their goals of starting their own online business during these challenging times.
Internet Income Jamaica Partners with the Jamaica Social Investment Fund.
