Enable India-Career Centric Computer Training

EnAble India’s new batch for Career Centric Computer Training (CCCT) for the visually impaired will commence on July 1st 2009

Introduction of Enable India

Enable India is a non-profit organization working tirelessly since its inception from 1999 towards the economic independence and dignity of persons with disabilities. We cater to the needs of all kinds of disabilities like visually impaired, hearing impaired, physically disabled, mental retardation, mental illness and more across India.

Our major thrust areas are employment, pre-employment services, and work place solutions, supplemental education, consulting and enabling other institutions working for the disabled

Introduction of Career Centric Computer Training:

Computer Training for the visually impaired is the greatest form of empowerment for them. It opens up the world to them: a world of information (aiding research, education, daily living, recreation), people, jobs, books (print to voice). Computer training involves training on Computer Basics, MS office, Internet using the JAWS screen reading software which is talking software that aids the visually impaired to “hear” everything that a sighted person would “read”.

This is an initiative from Enable India team towards giving quality computer training for visually impaired people who have completed their studies and seeking for a job, and those who want to continue their studies in the field of computers. Main goal of this course is to make the candidate employable by providing computer knowledge and making them efficient in using computers independently. This will increase the employment opportunities, betterment of existing job, and for higher studies.

Content:

The course will cover English training, Keyboard Typing, Computer Fundamentals (Introduction to Windows and applications, Editing, Dialog boxes, File and folder management ) Microsoft Office (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point), Internet, Outlook Express, Screen reader fundamentals (Using screen reader help) and Miscellaneous concepts like scanning, software installations, Computer physical connections, CD burning etc. Life skills training for both career and life which includes Learning sessions, Analytical skills training, real world exposure etc

Course Details:-

Duration : 6 – 8 months
Timings : 9:00am – 6:30 pm, Monday – Saturday
Date : 1st July 2009 Onwards
Seats : 15
Premise : EnAble India, Bangalore
Course Fee : No Course Fee
Refundable Deposit : Rs.500 (will be refunded on the successful completion of the course with 90% attendance)

No accommodation will be provided (Assistance will be provided to get PG or Hostel based on request)

Assistance for Employment will be given for the eligible candidates after successful completion of the course

Eligibility: ·

Any visually impaired person with graduation or equivalent diploma. 12 years (PUC/+2) pass candidates may be considered on an exception basis. ·
Age should not be more than 35 years ·
Who want to use computer skills for their education/ employment, and having good communication English, and basic knowledge of mathematics ·
Visually Impaired persons who can dedicate their full time for the entire course duration.

Important Note: Persons who are waiting to join other courses/education/employment within July 2009 to February 2010 are not eligible.

Joining Procedure:

Candidates have to call EnAble India front office and fill the CCCT joining form and take appointment for the evaluation test. If they are from out of station, the evaluation and interview will be conducted via telephone. Local candidates who pass the evaluation will be asked to come for interview at EnAble India.

Dates: Evaluation Test and personal Interview will be on 22nd, 23rd and 25th of June 2009 Course will commence from 1st July 2009

For further queries contact us: EnAble India, #12, K H B Colony, 8th Block, Koramangala, Bangalore-95 Telephone: 080 – 42823636, 9845313919. Email: ctvi@enable-india.org