The Information Technology (IT) Unit of the Presbyterian University College, Ghana (PUCG) is organizing a two-month free Information Technology (IT) training for the 2019 Senior High School (SHS) graduates.
The IT training which started on Tuesday 25th June, 2019 at the Okwahu Campus (Abetifi Kwahu) of the University has registered 85 participants so far. The 85 participants comprise 38 boys and 47 girls from about 34 different SHS across the country.
The participants would be exposed to topics in Introduction to Information Technology, Word Processing, Database using MS. Access, Presentation Skills, Living Online (Using the Internet), and Introduction to Website Design.
Addressing the participants during the opening ceremony held on Thursday, 27th June, 2019, the Head, Department of Business Administration, Dr. Paul Adjei Kwakwa explained the IT training is being organized for the SHS graduates in fulfillment of the University’s quest to support the development of human resource in the local communities.
Again, the free IT training is aimed at engaging the graduates while they await their results so that they can upgrade the IT skills for the various opportunities available, which includes employment. He therefore implored them to take the training seriously.
The Registrar of PUCG, Mary Abena Agyepong (Mrs) who also addressed them said ICT drives the world’s economy now. Therefore adequate knowledge in ICT is important for any student or individual who wants to make impact with his creativity and innovative abilities.
Mrs. Mary Abena Agyepong encouraged them to consciously give themselves to study while they go through the two-month training. She also implored them to observe, listen, ask questions, network and enjoy their stay in the University.
Various Department and Unit Heads took turns to engage the participants on issues relating to University education.
The IT training is being spearheaded by the IT Unit of the Presbyterian University College, Ghana with Mr. David Adamah as Head of the Unit and Mr Samuel Nyarko and Raymond Commodore as technical staff.