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Manpower partners with NAACP for computer training
Manpower Inc. and the Milwaukee branch of the NAACP announced plans for a program designed to provide free adult computer and business administration skills training to the community. "The objective of the program is to provide an academic as well as a comfortable learning environment for students of all ages," said Jerry Ann Hamilton, president of the Milwaukee NAACP branch. "Manpower's online university, the Global Learning Center, is an effective tool that can bridge the gap between education and employment in the minority community." The Global Learning Center offers more than 5,000 hours of online training that encompasses software applications, professional development skills, business skills, information technology and telecommunications. "We are very excited about this partnership with the NAACP.
First Ethical Hacking ATP License Issued
23-Aug-2006 » Training Press Releases » 7Safe's university-accredited IT Security education series is now available in Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland following Ashfield Computer Training's acceptance as the first Accredited Training Partner (ATP). 7Safe's university-accredited IT Security education series is now available in Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland following Ashfield Computer Training's acceptance as the first Accredited Training Partner (ATP).
The cutting edge education programme, administered by IT Security experts 7Safe and renowned learning Institution University of Glamorgan, is to be provided at Ashfield's campus in Templeogue, South Dublin.
Courses available from Ashfield include:
CSTA Ethical Hacking: Hands-On
CSTP Ethical Hacking: Hands-On 2
CFIA Forensic Artefacts: Hands-On
WiFi Security: Hands-On
Implementing ISO 27001
These courses can be taken separately, leading to highly sought-after professional qualifications when combined with distance-learning University assessments.
Corper initiates computer training programme for youths
In a bid to empower youths through skills acquisition, a youth corper posted to Oduoha-Ogbakiri community in Emohua Local Government Area, Rivers State, Mr. Emmanuel Akinola has initiated a computer training programme for youths of the community. The corper who also donated a computer to kick start the programme, said he was motivated by the willingness of the youths to acquire skills but without motivation and encouragement from the community. He said though he studied mechanical engineering, he is aware that computer education is very important in every aspect of life which made him to initiate the programme as his own contribution towards the empowerment of the youths in the community. Mr. Akinola disclosed that the directorate of the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) in Rivers State and Abuja are aware of the programme and have promised to commission it as soon as possible in addition to the provision of more computer and posting of corpers to the centre to ensure the success of the programme.
NetSupport Announces Dedicated Training Solution For The Corporate Enterprise, NetSupport Inform
NetSupport, a leading provider of desktop management software products for corporate and educational networks, announced the launch of "NetSupport Inform", the first dedicated corporate computer lab training application. Built on the success of its computer instruction, monitoring and collaboration software, NetSupport School; this latest addition to the NetSupport portfolio of products addresses the growing needs of the corporate training environment, a market set to increase where the average annual training expenditure has increased to $955 per employee, who receive an average of 32 hours formal learning (source. ASTD 2005 State of the Industry Report). With NetSupport Inform, instructors and trainers can improve the efficiency of instruction by centrally managing delegates on their computers, tracking delegate activity by monitoring application and web usage, improve responsiveness through the use of real-time chat requests, and save time by quickly polling delegates with an instant survey and showing the results.
First Ethical Hacking ATP License Issued
23-Aug-2006 » Training Press Releases » 7Safe's university-accredited IT Security education series is now available in Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland following Ashfield Computer Training's acceptance as the first Accredited Training Partner (ATP). 7Safe's university-accredited IT Security education series is now available in Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland following Ashfield Computer Training's acceptance as the first Accredited Training Partner (ATP).
The cutting edge education programme, administered by IT Security experts 7Safe and renowned learning Institution University of Glamorgan, is to be provided at Ashfield's campus in Templeogue, South Dublin.
Courses available from Ashfield include:
CSTA Ethical Hacking: Hands-On
CSTP Ethical Hacking: Hands-On 2
CFIA Forensic Artefacts: Hands-On
WiFi Security: Hands-On
Implementing ISO 27001
These courses can be taken separately, leading to highly sought-after professional qualifications when combined with distance-learning University assessments.
lynda.com Announces Pages 2 Essential Training
Ojai, CA (PRWEB) August 26, 2006 -- lynda.com, the company specializing in self-paced career and computer training in digital media and design, today introduced Page 2 Essential Training.
Pages 2, Apple's word processing and page layout program, makes it easy to create professional-looking documents. In Pages 2 Essential Training, Garrick Chow fully explains how to use this iWork '06 application -- from opening files to distributing finished documents. He covers the basics of page layout; navigation and design; working with graphic elements such as photos and 3D charts and tables; and drawing free-form curves, shapes, and masks. Garrick also demonstrates how to use Pages' new features, such as its built-in mail merge, reviewer comments, and table calculations. Exercise files accompany this tutorial.
Young Persons from Eastern Westmoreland Taking Part in Computer ...
Sixty computer scholarships valued at $2.5 million, have been offered to unemployed and at-risk young persons between 17 and 25 years of age from Bluefields and surrounding communities in Eastern Westmoreland. The 60 persons are currently taking part in a six-week computer training course, which will last until September 29. The course is being funded by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Microsoft Unlimited Potential Project, under the theme: 'Youth Inclusion Through Information and Communication Technologies'. The programme covers specific areas such as, computer and word processing fundamentals, digital media, internet and web development, and will be carried out by the Bluefields People's Community Association (BPCA) at Belmont, near Bluefields. Chairman of the BPCA, Keith Wedderburn, told JIS News that this course has come on the heels of a similar one which the association held for 222 young people.
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