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PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad -- CANTO, Soroptimist International of Port of Spain, Microsoft Trinidad & Tobago and UWI St Augustine have partnered to provide an adult computer literacy program in the twin island state of Trinidad and Tobago.

The initiative forms part of the annual International Women’s Day activities celebrated each year on March 8. This marks the economic, political and social achievements of women. The theme for 2013 is “The Gender Agenda: Gaining Momentum". The partnership stems from organizations that support and promote the equalization of ICT among the female gender in Trinidad and Tobago.

The program currently accommodates 20 women with little or no computer exposure from the eastern zone in Trinidad and aims to equip participants with the basic skill set in navigating today’s technology-enabled world. The eight-week program commenced on March 2 and will be housed and facilitated at the UWI’s Microsoft IT Academy in St Augustine.

Upon completion the students will be able to understand the different components of a computer; use a keyboard and mouse effectively; browse web sites; use search engines; exchange e-mail; perform basic tasks using word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software; understand computer security and privacy; and use emerging technology trends such as Social Media. Upon successful completion of the program the students will be awarded a certificate.

Soroptimist International of Port of Spain and CANTO have partnered to deliver this much needed training to mature individuals to encourage the use of ICT in their daily lives. The instructor, who is a student of the UWI, is being sponsored by CANTO, the use of the facilities is provided by UWI and participants were selected by Soroptimist International of Port of Spain who also provided the transportation for the beneficiaries. The training is being administered by University of the West Indies (UWI) Microsoft IT Academy.

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