Dear Friends, Please read the whole mail and forward it to all Vocationalization For Visually Impaired Career Centric Computer Training (CCCT) Program
Course Code: CCCT Duration: 6 Months The new batch for Career Centric Computer Training (CCCT) for the visually impaired will commence on February 4, 2015 (Wednesday). Introduction to Karna Vidya Technology Centre (KVTC): Karna Vidya Technology Centre (KVTC) is a non-profitable organization working ceaselessly with the moto: "Empowerment and economic independence of the visually impaired through employment". In order to provide an independent and accessible learning atmosphere and training courses for better employment beyond teaching, KVTC has been conducting various assistive technology aided certificate courses for the visually impaired. The courses offered by KVTC shall be aligned with the industry, government work-profiles requirements. The goal is to lead the visually impaired to a job opportunity with the guidance of Enable India in IT sector, Government and other Sectors. In partnership with Enable India, the KVTC, in partnership with Enable India, is now offering Career Centric Computer Training Course (CCCT) in Chennai commencing on 4th Feburary 2015. Introduction to Career Centric Computer Training (CCCT): Computer Training for the visually impaired is the greatest form of empowerment which opens up the world to them: a world of information (aiding research, education, daily living, recreation), people, jobs, books (print to voice). Computer training involves training on Computer Basics, MS office applications, Internet using the JAWS & NVDA screen reading software which are talking software that aid the visually impaired to "hear" everything that a sighted person would "read". This is an initiative from Enable India team towards giving quality computer training for visually impaired people who have completed their studies and are seeking job. Main goal of this course is to make the candidate employable by providing computer knowledge and making them efficient in using computers independently. This will increase the employment opportunities, betterment of existing job, and for higher studies. Course Contents: 1. Life skills and life education training for both career and life: personal competencies, overcoming disability, managing conflicts, effective work habits etc. 2. English training: spoken and written communication, business communication and heavy emphasis is to enhance spellings. 3. Computers: basic computers with Microsoft Office applications like MS word, excel, outlook, power point and internet. 4. Miscellaneous concepts like scanning and reading, Printing documents, CD Burning, Physical connections of computer, trouble shooting etc... 5. Introduction to Daisy & Training on Daisy. 6. Employability training: disability specifics which will enable candidates to overcome their disability, General employability fundamentals which will enable them to work efficiently on the computer, job simulation and real - life projects which will help candidates to know about different jobs. 7. Employability Projects 8. Fun and Entertainment Material Used: 1. Computers with a. Windows 7 operating system and b. Office 2007, c. Jaws 14 d. Latest NVDA e. Audio and DAISY players 2. Audio files for Theory 3. Training manuals and Student manuals (Student manuals are available in English, Hindi, Kannada and also be provided in Tamil for required students). 4. Self paced exercises for each concept. 5. Designed Curriculum with computer concepts and employment aspects. 6. Tactile Diagrams 7. EYE tool for automated correction and self learning. 8. Spelling Tool 9. Real world exposure through role simulations on the computer Assessment Pattern: Weekly tests and final assessment test will be conducted and marks will be awarded accordingly. Activities: * Field visits to the IT MNCs, banks, shopping malls, ATM's etc where candidates learn about the usage of computers in different fields. * Work shadowing in the companies * Real work which will give hands-on experience of working in a company/NGO * Candidates also carry out project work which involves requirements gathering, planning, status reporting and execution. * 20 hours of Community Project is mandatory for Course completion. Course Format: * The duration of the course is 6 months. (4 months Basic Foundation & 2 months Skilled Employability) * First month will be focused on typing, listening comprehension, Spellings, mobility, awareness of assistive aids and work environment. The next 3 months will be focused on basic computer operations with Windows application. And, English communication, mobility, employability and life skills are additional subjects. The last 2 months will be skilled employability training for vocational skills enhancement. Course Details: Duration : 6 Months (4 months Basic Foundation & 2 months Skilled Employability training) Timings : 9.30 a.m. - 5.30 PM, Monday - Saturday Start Date : 4th February 2015 Seats : 15 Seats based on First come First Serve basis Premise : Karna Vidya Technology Centre, Guindy, Chennai Course Fee : FREE Facilities: * Accommodation Assistance will be provided to get PG or Hostel based on request on nominal charges. Candidates have to help themselves with the lodging and boarding charges. * Assistance will be provided in getting employment for eligible candidates based on their course assessment performance Eligibility: * Any Visually Impaired person with graduation or equivalent diploma for CCCT, PUC / +2 pass candidates may be considered on an exception basis * Maximum age limit is 35 years as on 1st January 2015 * Visually Impaired persons who can dedicate their full time for the entire course duration for their career benefits should apply Important Note: Persons who are waiting to join other courses / education / employment during the CCCT course schedule period of February 2015 to July 2015, please excuse. LAST DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 18th January 2015 Joining Procedure: * Candidates have to call KVTC front office (Mobile number: 09840667984) and register for the course. Alternatively, send an email with full information on their contact, qualification to [email protected] or [email protected] * Candidates will be short-listed after the initial assessment interview over the phone * For Candidates from Chennai, the initial assessment interview for joining the course would be in-person For further queries contact us: Karna Vidya Technology Centre Ground Floor, RR Towers III, Thiru-Vi-Ka Industrial Estate Guindy, Chennai - 600 032. Telephone: 09840667984, 9840018012 Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Contact Person: 1. Mr. E. Hariharan, The Manager, KVTC 2. Mr. K. Raghuraman, The Centre Co-ordinator, KVTC Mobile: 9444976822, 9840018012 Email: [email protected] Website: www.kvtc.in Yours Faithfully, For KARNA VIDYA TECHNOLOGY CENTRE K. RAGHURAMAN Co-ordinator - Operations ph : 09840018012 Clean India Campaign: Let us also chip in! 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