Future is bright for computer literacy learners

The real estate agency has been sponsoring the computer literacy curriculum at the school for the past year, which has enabled the teachers to share their new knowledge with their eager pupils.

The initiative is organised through Futurevista, a company which brings together notes Nigel Mullin, manager of the PGP Essentially they assist schools which have computer equipment, but no teachers, by providing a teacher, from whom the children are ”

Futurevista, which has been in operation for 17 years, provides the training of the teachers and also develops the curriculum. After each of their courses, the computer teachers are also able to get additional support via phone, email or Skype. One hundred schools across the country are
sponsored by corporate donors and around 80,000 learners benefit from this sponsorship each month. The donating company itself also receives computer training for its staff to the value of their donation Caswell Nhlapo, an IT instructor at Refalletse Primary School, is thrilled to be teaching his learners new things every lesson.

Every time they walk out of the computer lab after a That knowledge is priceless. I want to thank PGP Glenvista for giving me a chance so ” Mullin is equally enthusiastic about the
It is vital for young people to be computer literate in this day and age if they want m glad the PGP Glenvista office can do its bit to ”

Any companies or private individuals who would like to sponsor a school and receive the same value in training for themselves are welcome to contact Robyn Barnard at Futurevista on 011 432 3634 or on robyn@futurevista.co.za. Donations start at just R389 per month.