Telecentros Brasil, as part of Regency Foundation Networx, continues to be involved with the community in the poverty stricken district of Guaianases in São Paulo, Brazil.
PC’s have been installed and an IT course provides the basis for teaching Word, Windows, Excel, the Internet, PowerPoint and FrontPage Express. Upon completion of the 32 hour course, the students receive a diploma from Telecentros Brasil in conjunction with the local University.
The certificate can prove vital in an individual's success when looking for work, especially in a region where as many as 2000 applications can be received for 200 jobs. Several local employment agencies have agreed to assist those students who have successfully completed the IT course.
Telecentros Brasil is developing a new program in its drive to motivate people to work for themselves. This will teach students how to use a PC and at the same time provide guidance on how to open a small business.
In this regard, Brazilian legal firm Piñheiro Neto has agreed to give its services free of charge to a number of people who wish to start on their own, together with those young people and groups who hope to forge a career in the music industry but cannot afford advice on contracts and legal pitfalls.
In addition, Telecentros Brasil sports and music groups have been successful in encouraging many youngsters between the ages of 7- 14 to take the introductory IT courses. It is also planned to provide counselling on sexuality, drugs and HIV/AIDS in conjunction with the World Health Organization.
Telecentros Brasil welcomes the opportunity of collaborating with businesses wishing to aid and develop low-income communities. Of particular interest is the involvement of companies in the design and implementation of specialised training programs, which provide trainees with industry-based skills and the prospect of subsequent employment opportunities.
To express interest or ideas in any level of sponsorship, or to request further information, please write to:
info@br.worldtelecenters.org
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Telecentros Brasil, with funds provided by the UK based Regency Foundation Networx, maintains a telecoms/ computer-literacy room in the Guaianases district of São Paulo and intends to set up 70 job training centers in low income communities. Another undertaking currently under negotiation is the installation of 60 PC's in subway stations, under the sponsorship of the M.Officer clothing company.
Icaro Brasil
Telecentros Brasil forms part of the British based Regency Foundation Networx which is carrying out admirable work in the favellas of São Paulo, Brazil. Upon completion of the 32 hour Telecentros IT courses based on case studies from Regency's Telecommunications in Action publication, students receive a diploma issued in conjunction with the local University, UNICSUL. This certificate can prove vital in an individual's success when looking for a job especially in a region where 2,700 applications were received for 200 jobs when a new supermarket opened recently.
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Sports Academy Telecentros Brasil
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