Receiving the items was Regional Chairman Ali Baksh.
The computers were put into use immediately in a training programme which was already underway. Meanwhile other training will be conducted with each course lasting one month; the first was done free of cost. The computer training centre is located in Cotton Field, Essequibo Coast.
Addressing the first batch of thirty students, Project Manager Michael Singh said that the programme is open to everyone young or old and he urged persons to grasp the opportunity to become au fait with technology.
Singh said he hoped the systems will be put to maximum use.
He also called on the students to take care of the equipment.
Meanwhile, Baksh in his brief remarks said, “we are living in a computer world, where information technology and technology itself is being highly respected.” He noted that in this modern time when seeking employment in some cases one of the requirements is being computer literate, “It does not matter how many grade ones you have,” he added.
Baksh said he was aware of serious problems in the region, like many other areas in the country in terms of qualified persons seeking jobs, and this is one area which has to be addressed.
The first batch of students learned about Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Misrosoft Publisher, use of the internet and Office Ethics. Lecturer was Shara Seelall.
At the conclusion of the first course a graduation exercise will be held.
The cost of the project is some $7 million and IT is funded by the government through Basic Needs Trust Fund.
