Where is the course held in India?
-----Original Message----- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Suresh Kumar Sent: 13 May 2011 11:14 To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] Admissions are open for Career Centric Computer TrainingProgram Computer Training For Visually Impaired Career Centric Computer Training Program Course Code : CCCT Duration: 9 Months The new batch for Career Centric Computer Training (CCCT) for the visually impaired will commence on June 13, 2011. Introduction to 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 to Career Centric Computer Training: Computer Training for the visually impaired is the greatest form of empowerment which 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 applications, Internet using the JAWS & NVDA screen reading softwares which are talking softwares that aid 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 are seeking 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. Course Contents: 1. Life skills training for both career and life: which includes Learning sessions, Analytical skills training, real world exposure 2. English training & Typing 3. Computer Basic Concepts - Desktop, Taskbar, Menus, Editing, Dialog boxes and File Folder Management using NVDA and JAWS screen reader softwares 4. JAWS Help 5. JAWS cursor 6. JAWS Configuration 7. Microsoft Office applications - Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint. 8. Internet 9. Outlook Express 10. Miscellaneous concepts like scanning and reading, Printing documents, CD Burning, Physical connections of computer, trouble shooting etc. 11. Employment training 12. Fun and Entertainment Material Used: 1. Computers with a. Windows XP operating system and b. Office 2003, c. Jaws 11.0 2. Audio files for Theory 3. Training Manuals 4. Self paced exercises for each concept. 5. Weekly tests and final assessment test. 6. Designed Curriculum with computer concepts and employment aspects. 7. Tactile Diagrams 8. Home work 9. Real world exposure through real world exercises on the computer Activities: . Field visits to the bank, shopping malls, ATM's etc where candidates learn about the usage of computers in different fields. . Work shadowing in the companies . Candidates also carry out project work which involves requirements gathering, planning, status reporting and execution. Course Format: . The duration of the course is 9 months. . First 3 months will be the Bridge course and 6 months will be the computer training. Note: The Bridge course mainly focuses more on the improving personal skills, English spelling and communication, Mobility, Employment awareness and Typing. Course Details: Duration : 9 Months (3 months Bridge Course & 6 months Computer Training) Timings : 9:30am - 6:00 pm, Monday - Saturday Start Date : June 13, 2011 Onwards End Date : March 12, 2012 Seats : 20 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) Facilities: No accommodation will be provided. Assistance will be provided to get PG or Hostel based on request. Assistance will be provided in getting employment for eligible candidates based on their performance 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 June 2011 to March 2012 are not eligible. Joining Procedure: . Candidates have to call EnAble India front office and register for the course. . Candidates will be short-listed after the evaluation test and personal interview. . For out station candidates the evaluation test and personal interview will be conducted via telephone. Note: Last date to apply for the course is May 25, 2011 For further queries contact us: EnAble India, #12, K H B Colony, 8th Block, Koramangala, Bangalore-95 Telephone: 080 - 25634253, 42823636, 9845313919. Email: c...@enable-india.org Contact person: Project Lead: Suresh Kumar M -- M. Suresh Kumar, Computer instructor, EnAble India, Bangalore. 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