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March 2013
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The women and the mouse
The programme, which was launched on International Women’s Day on March 8, currently accommodates 20 women who have had little or no computer exposure from the eastern zone in Trinidad. The eight-week programme is being facilitated at UWI’s Microsoft IT Academy in St. Augustine. Upon completion the students will be able to understand the different components of a computer; use a keyboard and mouse effectively; browse web sites; use search engines; exchange e-mail; perform basic tasks using word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software; understand computer security and privacy; and use emerging technology trends such as social media. Soroptimist International of Port of Spain and CANTO have partnered to deliver this much needed training to mature individuals to encourage the use of ICT in their daily lives. The instructor, who is a student of the UWI, is being sponsored by CANTO, the use of the facilities is provided by UWI and participants were selected by Soroptimist International of Port of Spain who also provided the transportation for the beneficiaries. The training is being administered by University of the West Indies (UWI) Microsoft IT Academy, and students will be awarded a certificate at the end. |
UWI St Augustine has partnered with CANTO, Soroptimist International of Port of Spain and Microsoft Trinidad & Tobago to provide an adult computer literacy programme, targeting women.