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City housing tenants troubleshoot PC desktops |
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Wellington city housing tenants are able to assemble and troubleshoot basic desktop computers thanks to the eRider training of Wellington ICT.
In May, two full day intensive workshops were organised to teach budding computer technicians how to troubleshoot hardware components and software applications.
“We want to upskill tenants on how to fix their own computers as well as
equip them to help others in the housing community,” says Joel,
Wellington ICT director. “If tenants know how to troubleshoot computers,
then they do not need to pay technicians to have their PCs fixed.
“Ive learned a lot from this course and now I can help my neighbours
with their computer problems,” says Thomas from Newtown flats. “I
enjoyed the hands-on activities and hopefully I can land a part-time job
with the skills I’ve learned, says Howie from Johnsonville city housing
flats.
A total of 20 tenants from various housing complexes in Wellington
attended the workshop. “We will continue to conduct ICT training courses
for city housing tenants all throughout the year to increase their
knowledge and hopefully these will increase their productivity and help
them find good jobs,” says Joel.
The eRider training is a joint initiative between the Wellington City
Council and the Department of Internal Affairs managed by Wellington
ICT, a not-for-profit organisation that aims to bridge the digital
divide in Wellington.
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