CCCT (Career Centric Computer Training) Basic

Mitra Jyothi’s new batch for English-basic computer training for visually impaired will commence on July 06, 2009, with the technical collaboration with EnAble India.

Goals of the course:
The course emphasis the students to gain computer knowledge and use it for employment in roles which require dual language usage (regional and English).

Details of course:

Course duration: 9 months
Timings: 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Days: Monday to Saturday
Brief curriculum details: English - spellings, written communication, listening comprehension, and soft skills.
Computer training - Basic Windows applications, Windows Explorer, Help, Word, introduction to MS Excel & Internet.
Registration fee: Rs.200.00
Course fee: free
Accommodation: Accommodation facility is available in Mitra Jyothi premises on a monthly charge of Rs.1000.00.

Note: There is a refundable amount of Rs.500.00 to be paid by each candidate. This amount will be refunded at the end of the course only if the candidate has a 90 percent presence in the class.

Criteria for selection:
- Educational qualification could be - SSLC/PUC/Graduation.
- Communication - should be good at communicating in regional language.
- Aptitude - should be good at basic maths
- Listening comprehension - Should be good.

Evaluation dates: June 20, 26, and 27, 2009.

Courses offered:
1. Basic computer training using JAWS. Following are the topics:
- Opening files and programs.
- Reading/Navigation in document.
- Editing the document.
- Working with different dialog boxes.
- Managing files and folders.
- Getting information of any application using help.
- Customizing JAWS for improving the accessibility and efficiency.
- Preparing neatly formatted error free document in Microsoft Word.
- preparing the excel sheet
- Working with internet – browsing the website, searching information, E-mail, online chatting
- Exposure to real world and attitude building.
- Employment sessions
- Field Trip such as visiting Bank, Post office etc.

2. Simple spoken English course. emphasis will be on following points:
- Student understands and comprehends English well (listening comprehension)
- Student is able to communicate in English – emphasis will be on clarity of thought, flow
and simple but correct grammar.
- Student is capable of writing letters and documents clearly in simple English.
- Student has good spellings in the vocabulary that they have learnt.
- Student has enough confidence to use their presence of mind and speak extempore in
English smoothly.

For more details you can contact computer department.

Mitra Jyothi,
CA Site P22,
31st main, 18th crosse,
Sector 1, HSR layout,
Behind NIFT college,
Bangalore 560102
PH: 25727624
Mob: 9945758076/ 9972248021

About Mitra Jyothi
Mitra Jyothi is a registered Charitable Trust formed in 1990 working for visually impaired and other disabled in their Education, Training and Employment and at present our activities are as follows:
1. Talking Book Library to provide educational and general books on audiocassettes to the Blind students
2. Computer training to the Blind students
3. Braille transcription centre to provide Braille books to the needy Blind students
4. Independent living skill training to the Blind women
5. Job placement service to the disabled / and Blind