*Who should join this course?

·  Candidates who have completed their graduation and are seeking skill
development to get into good jobs.

·  Candidates who seek to be independent and look forward to employability
training & over-all personality development.

·  Candidates who are in-between jobs and want to develop/improve their
skills to get better jobs by learning the usage of Computers

·  Candidates who have written their exams and are awaiting their results
before taking the next step ahead and those doing who are doing distance
education

*Why should you join this course?

·  To make yourself more “Employable” by being “Computer Literate” and
become “Internet Savvy” and there by open-up a whole new world of Education
and Awareness

·  To improve your personal competencies with the help of our personality
development sessions

·  To improve your communication skills with our spoken English classes

·  To enhance your English writing skills and spellings

·  To improve your Orientation and Mobility skills and become independent

·  To know your rights and how to exercise them with the help of our Legal
Awareness class

·  To seek guidance avail help from Mitra Jyothi’s Job Placement cell which
will facilitate placement support for trained candidates if they are
eligible for the same.

*Course Content:*

It is a 6 month residential fun filled life skill development program for
the visibly impaired with Personality Development sessions, spoken and
written English classes, Orientation and Mobility Training along with
learning Job oriented Computer skills with Windows 10 Operating System.

·  Introduction to Computers

o   Machine, Keyboard and Screen orientation

o   Typing lessons with ‘Talking Typer”

o   Screen Reader – Introduction to NVDA and NVDA training

o   Software and hardware overview

o   Storage devices

o   Computer Accessories

o   Screen Navigation and maneuvering across screens and tabs

o   Introduction to Windows

o   Files and file management

o   Notepad, Calculator and other simple programs

o   Software downloads

o   Using MS Office Products with emphasis on Microsoft Word, Excel & Power
Point

o   Internet and browser screen navigation

o   Email usage and email etiquette including outlook mail
o   Introduction to JAWS and tips on using JAWS instead of NVDA

·  Enriching experiences with peer groups

*Other Activities:*

·  Workshops on Legal Literacy, Health & Hygiene education.

·  Workshop on support systems and assistive devices available for people
with low vision

·  Experience sharing from successful VI candidates from various
Multinational Companies

·  Visits to a bank and ATMs specially designed for the visually impaired

·  Career Guidance

·  Cultural events

*Teaching aides and equipment used:*

·  Computers with

o   Windows 10 operating system and Office 2013

o   NVDA

o   Talking Typer

o   Spell tool

o   Head sets

o   Self paced exercises for each concept

o   Tactile Diagrams

o   Monthly Tests and final assessment

o   Curriculum designed with computer concepts and employment needs

·  Other training equipment for O&M training

*Course Format:*

Residential 6 month course with separate in-house dormitories for men and
women.
Computer classes from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM from Mon to Sat with specific time
slots for;

·  English classes

·  Personality development sessions

·  O&M training hours

·  Planned dates for workshops and events

*Facilities:*
Food and accommodation will be provided for the duration of the course at
Mitra Jyothi Campus

*Eligibility: *

Must have completed graduation in any discipline and must know Basic
English.

*Joining Procedure:*

·  Call Mitra Jyothi at Ph: 080-22587623/25 Ext. 30, talk to Mr. Mansoor or
Ms.Chaithra and register yourself if you are eligible!

·  A basic telephonic screening/interview to check eligibility will be
conducted

·  All students will stay at Mitra Jyothi's dormitory during the course of
the training

·  The training is open to boys/men and girls/women.

Call Mitra Jyothi and register as soon as possible!

For further queries, you may contact our Computer Trainer Mr. Mansoor, at
080 22587623/25 Extn: 30

Mitra Jyothi
CA Site # P22, 31st Main,
18th Cross, Sector 1, HSR Layout,
Behind National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT College)
Bangalore - 560102
Ph: 080-22587623/25