Objectives
Education
- To promote computer literacy throughout Saint Lucia,
- To further the study, science and application of information and communications technology.
- To market ICT as a profession by encouraging the study of ICT among Saint Lucian youth regardless of gender.
Standards
- To promote the formulation of effective policies on information and communications technology and related matters.
- To influence and ensure, through the IT code of practice, the standard for quality service and products of IT are at an international level.
- To maintain and promote the observance of a code of ethics for members of the association.
- To promote, develop and monitor competence in the practice of information and communications technology by individuals and organizations.
- To define and promote the maintenance of standards of knowledge of information and communications technology for members.
Representation
- To create and develop an ICT Brand and market it to global prominence.
- To increase business opportunities available to members by developing sustainable liaisons with government departments and authorities, parastatal organisations, relevant industry organisations and other appropriate regional and international agencies.
- To increase member visibilty internationally through reciprocity arrangements with ICT related groupings, and agencies and full participation in networking events.
- To define the landscape of ICT by promoting the advancement of information technology (IT) in Saint Lucia
- To promote the benefits of membership to the Association and promote the benefits of employing members of SLICTA.
- To participate in and represent the sector in the development of policies and regulations that govern the sector.
Cooperation
- To provide a forum for exchange of ideas among professionals on Information Technology
- To promote the growth and development of the ICT Community through education, business clustering, partnering, mentoring.
Public Outreach
- To heighten public awareness by promoting the contribution of information technology to the development of Saint Lucia through member mobilisation and industry related events.
- To extend the knowledge and understanding of information and communications technology in the community.