Available short term computer education course for Senior Citizens

Computer and technology knowledge are inaccessible to many but here is a
chance to develop your skills and also be part of the brigade marching
forward to give back to society and educate them.

Sterlite Foundation invites the senior citizens and organizations working
with them to register for the computer classes, learn, come back and
volunteer with the Foundation.

For any details you could contact Sterlite Foundation and for
registrations
you could call Silver Innings 9987104233

Roshan John

Manager Public Relations

Sterlite Foundation

Opp. Niranjan Building,

Corner of ‘E’ Road,

Marine Drive, Mumbai- 400002

Tel: (022) 22826005/ 22810418

Telefax: 22022385

Email: roshan.john@sterlitefoundation.org

Website: www.sterlitefoundation.org
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Computer Education for Senior Citizens

An initiative by Silver Innings in association with Sterlite Foundation

With the belief that our Elders should upgrade themselves with latest
technology and not be isolated from rest of the world, Silver Innings in
association with Sterlite Foundation introduces a Pilot Project of
Computer Education for Senior Citizens in three centers in Mumbai. After
the success of this project this course will be replicated in other parts
of Mumbai and other cities of India.

Courses offered:
Basic in Computers + Hardware
Basic in Computers + DTP
Basic in Computers + Tally
Basic in Computers + Retail

Basics in Computer would cover- Word, Excel, PPT and Fundamental

Retail Management would cover Effective Communication and Customer
Relationship Management.

Hardware (basic) – The objective is to ensure that the person studying
hardware is able to troubleshoot and resolve conflicts in the computer
systems.

Desk Top Publishing (basic) – DTP helps to develop the knowledge bank
required to become a designer and enter the vast field of designers.

Tally- Tally knowledge helps a person maintain accounts and acquire
knowledge about the functioning in an organization through practical
sessions.

Duration for the combination of the courses is: 2 months

Frequency: 3 days a week â?” Mon, Wed, Fri OR Tue, Thu, Sat

Time: 1 hour between 12.30- 3.30 pm

Batch Size: 20 to 25

Age Group: 50 years and above

Educational Qualification: not required

Fees: Rs.100/- per month, i.e. Rs.200/- for the combined course

Venue:
1. Sterlite Training Institute,
Apar building, 2nd Floor,
Opp.Vithalwadi Station,
Vithalwadi,
Dist. Thane, Maharashtra

2. Sterlite Training Institute,
Maharashtra Labour Welfare Board,
Lalit Kala Kendra, N.M.Joshi Marg,
Near Delise Rd Police Station,
Lower Parel (E), Mumbai

3. Sterlite Training Institute,
Women Graduates Union,
Near Colaba Bus Station,
Colaba
Mumbai – 400 005

Advantage:
ü Senior Citizens will get basic computer knowledge
ü Volunteering and Mentoring Opportunity with Sterlite Foundation and
give back to society
ü Certificate will be awarded on successful completion of the course

Last Date to register your name: 21st June 2008.

Batch to start from: 23rd June 2008 or 1st July 2008

About Sterlite Foundation
Sterlite Foundation an ISO 9001-2000 certified organization was founded on
15th September 1992 to help the society achieve substantial growth and
human progress by fulfilling its social responsibilities. Sterlite
Foundation promotes computer literacy among the less fortunate. Vedanta
Group supports and funds Sterlite Foundation to perform its philanthropic
activities in India. The projects include women empowerment, child care,
tribal welfare, youth empowerment and computer education.

About Silver Innings
Silver Innings is a dedicated organisation for senior citizens and their
family members. Silver Innings www.silverinnings.com was lunched on 10th
April 2008 with a vision of an elder friendly world in which ageing
becomes a positive, rewarding experience.
Silver Innings Foundation has been established to uphold and secure the
rights of elderly and actively work towards improving their quality of
life by networking, advocating and researching elderly issues and
providing a wide range of services according to their needs.

To register call Silver Innings: 9987104233
Or Write silverinnings@gmail.com