Yeongdong-gu Launches Computer Education Programs Starting July 2

Yeongdong-gu, Suwon will conduct citizen information literacy education programs starting July 2 at four education centers: the Yeongdong-gu Office Information Education Center, Yeongdong Comprehensive Social Welfare Center, Gyeonggi Province Disabled Persons Information Literacy Association, and Educational Culture Association.

Registration for the programs runs from the 20th through the deadline, and applicants can register by phone or online at ite.suwon.go.kr.

The July curriculum includes computer basics and Movie Maker, Photoshape, and advanced Hangul courses at the Yeongdong-gu Office Information Education Center (228-8500); a Silver Computer Basics course for seniors at Yeongdong Comprehensive Social Welfare Center (201-8325); computer basics at the Gyeonggi Province Disabled Persons Information Literacy Association (216-7720); and computer basics and ITQ certification courses at the Educational Culture Association (235-4499).

A district official stated, "Citizen information literacy education is a computer education program provided for the information-underprivileged sectors in Yeongdong-gu, including housewives, seniors, and people with disabilities," adding "its significance lies in improving information usage skills necessary for everyday life."