Yeongdeungpo District August Computer Education Registration Begins on the 15th

Yeongdeungpo District (District Chief Choi Hee-sun) announced on the 9th that registrations for the Citizens' Information Technology Education program to be operated at three locations, including the Yeongdeungpo District Office Information Technology Education Center, beginning August 1st, will open for applications starting the 15th via phone or internet (http://ite.suwon.go.kr).

The August curriculum features various educational programs tailored to trainees' information technology proficiency levels. The Yeongdeungpo District Information Technology Education Center (228-8700) will offer computer basics and e-TEST (Excel) courses, Yeongdeungpo Comprehensive Social Welfare Center (201-8325) will offer beginner-level practical information technology courses, and the Korean Association for the Education and Culture of Persons with Disabilities (235-4499) will operate ITQ certification programs (Hangul and PowerPoint).

The Citizens' Information Technology Education program is computer training implemented to enhance practical information literacy skills for the information-disadvantaged residing in Suwon City, including the elderly, persons with disabilities, and housewives. The programs are organized into beginner, intermediate, and certification-focused courses, with a focus on the information-disadvantaged population.

A district official stated, "We are making efforts to provide more opportunities to those wishing to participate in August computer education, and we plan to continue developing a variety of educational programs to meet trainees' needs going forward."