Basic Computer Training

 

Provide Training in Basic Computer Skills, MS Office Applications and the Internet

Unlike in more industrialized nations where computers are easily accessible in schools, libraries, and other venues, computers are not as widely available in developing countries.  Consequently, students who wish to acquire the technology skills increasingly required for many jobs have no recourse but to enroll in, and pay for, additional training in “computer schools” at predatory prices.  The practical barriers can be tremendous and such training is often inaccessible to those who can barely make ends meet.
 

The training and facilities offered in traditional schools and colleges has simply not caught up with the information age.  Tragically, the training offered does not adequately prepare graduates for such positions.  In many African Nations, 30 to 50 % of the population is under the age of 15.  Often, within the school and college system, there are no facilities for this budding population to learn how to use computers or to get any form of computer training.  At graduation, the majority of students have never used a computer, let alone received any basic training or education in “Information Age’ skills.  Inexperience with computer technology narrows one's job market.

Computer Training

As technology becomes a mainstay in the private and public sectors, most decent paying jobs increasingly require proficiency in computers and basic office applications.  Some job applications are only accepted electronically and require that the applicant have an email address.  These stipulations have had the effect of "raising the bar" and making even entry-level positions inaccessible for many individuals in Africa.


After conducting several interviews to better understand the barriers and needs related to computer competency, Develop Africa provides access to technological facilities and the necessary training that will improve employment prospects for disadvantaged individuals and empower them to meet their family and community needs.

 

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 Our desired outcomes are to:

  • Empower the youth to become computer literate and proficient
  • Empower the youth to become viable and competitive in the job market
  • Empower the youth to develop the information technology skills necessary to become globally competent in today's market place.

 

Our Ongoing Campaign

1.  Provide Basic Computer / Information Technology Training

2.  Launch Multi-Purpose Technology Centers throughout Africa (MPTC). 

 


 

 

Is this training important and making a difference?   See and listen... in the words of a recent participant.

 

Should you be interested in providing such training or in working us in contributing towards the development of these technology centers, please contact us.

 

Please see our page on the technology gap

 

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