Thirty students of Leguan have commenced classes in computer technology on Monday when the Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF) launched the Gy$7 million “Leguan Information Technology Project”.
Region Three Executive Officer Paul Ramrattan (second from right) and students at the launch of the programme
The project, funded by the government of Guyana in collaboration with the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), is being executed by the Finance Ministry through BNTF. The project provides for the installation of two AC units (24,000 BTU), 15 computers, and one printer along with back-up systems that are linked into a network.
Classes are being held at Leguan Community Centre, Blenheim. Among those present at the launching were BNTF Project Manager Michael Singh, Region Three Executive Officer Paul Ramrattan and Assistant Regional Executive Officer Marcelene Peterkin.
According to Singh, the 30-day training programme will see students being trained in office ethics; Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher and Outlook and computer repairs among other skills.
