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Sterlite Foundation is pleased to announce a new initiative with Silver
 Innings for senior citizens.

 Computer and technology knowledge are inaccessible to many but here is a
 chance to develop your skills and also be part of the brigade marching
 forward to give back to society and educate them.

 Sterlite Foundation invites the senior citizens and organizations working
 with them to register for the computer classes, learn, come back and
 volunteer with the Foundation.

 For any details you could contact Sterlite Foundation and for
 registrations
 you could call Silver Innings 9987104233


 Roshan John

 Manager Public Relations

 Sterlite Foundation

 Opp. Niranjan Building,

 Corner of 'E' Road,

 Marine Drive, Mumbai- 400002

 Tel: (022) 22826005/ 22810418

 Telefax: 22022385

 Email: roshan.john@sterlitefoundation.org

 Website: www.sterlitefoundation.org
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 Computer Education for Senior Citizens

 An initiative by Silver Innings in association with Sterlite Foundation

 With the belief that our Elders should upgrade themselves with latest
 technology and not be isolated from rest of the world, Silver Innings in
 association with Sterlite Foundation introduces a Pilot Project of
 Computer Education for Senior Citizens in three centers in Mumbai. After
 the success of this project this course will be replicated in other parts
 of Mumbai and other cities of India.

 Courses offered:
 Basic in Computers + Hardware
 Basic in Computers + DTP
 Basic in Computers + Tally
 Basic in Computers + Retail

 Basics in Computer would cover- Word, Excel, PPT and Fundamental

 Retail Management would cover Effective Communication and Customer
 Relationship Management.

 Hardware (basic) - The objective is to ensure that the person studying
 hardware is able to troubleshoot and resolve conflicts in the computer
 systems.

 Desk Top Publishing (basic) - DTP helps to develop the knowledge bank
 required to become a designer and enter the vast field of designers.

 Tally- Tally knowledge helps a person maintain accounts and acquire
 knowledge about the functioning in an organization through practical
 sessions.

 Duration for the combination of the courses is: 2 months

 Frequency: 3 days a week â?" Mon, Wed, Fri OR Tue, Thu, Sat

 Time: 1 hour between 12.30- 3.30 pm

 Batch Size: 20 to 25

 Age Group: 50 years and above

 Educational Qualification: not required

 Fees: Rs.100/- per month, i.e. Rs.200/- for the combined course

 Venue:
 1. Sterlite Training Institute,
 Apar building, 2nd Floor,
 Opp.Vithalwadi Station,
 Vithalwadi,
 Dist. Thane, Maharashtra

 2. Sterlite Training Institute,
 Maharashtra Labour Welfare Board,
 Lalit Kala Kendra, N.M.Joshi Marg,
 Near Delise Rd Police Station,
 Lower Parel (E), Mumbai

 3. Sterlite Training Institute,
 Women Graduates Union,
 Near Colaba Bus Station,
 Colaba
 Mumbai - 400 005

 Advantage:
 Ã¼ Senior Citizens will get basic computer knowledge
 Ã¼ Volunteering and Mentoring Opportunity with Sterlite Foundation and
 give back to society
  ü Certificate will be awarded on successful completion of the course

 Last Date to register your name: 21st June 2008.

 Batch to start from: 23rd June 2008 or 1st July 2008

 About Sterlite Foundation
 Sterlite Foundation an ISO 9001-2000 certified organization was founded on
 15th September 1992 to help the society achieve substantial growth and
 human progress by fulfilling its social responsibilities. Sterlite
 Foundation promotes computer literacy among the less fortunate. Vedanta
 Group supports and funds Sterlite Foundation to perform its philanthropic
 activities in India. The projects include women empowerment, child care,
 tribal welfare, youth empowerment and computer education.

 About Silver Innings
 Silver Innings is a dedicated organisation for senior citizens and their
 family members. Silver Innings www.silverinnings.com was lunched on 10th
 April 2008 with a vision of an elder friendly world in which ageing
 becomes a positive, rewarding experience.
 Silver Innings Foundation has been established to uphold and secure the
 rights of elderly and actively work towards improving their quality of
 life by networking, advocating and researching elderly issues and
 providing a wide range of services according to their needs.


 To register call Silver Innings: 9987104233
 Or Write silverinnings@gmail.com


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