Porirua Computers in Homes: Congratulations

25 September 2014

Congratulations - Graduation for Course 58

Wednesday 24 September saw 42 people graduate from the latest Computers in Homes course at e-Learning Porirua. Chris Kirk-Burnnand presented the certificates to all the graduates.

The following is a quote from one of the learning stories that illustrates the transformational nature of this course.

"I have learnt to be more independent. I have more confidence in myself to do things for myself
and my family. I have more confidence in becoming employed in the near future. I have learnt so
many NEW things I did not know.
I am overwhelmed to proudly say that, I am not a failure, but a young woman striving for
success."

Course 58 graduates 24 September 2014

Well done and congratulations to all.

Tim Davies-Colley, Regional Coordinator

Previously a teacher and secondary school principal, I am passionate about addressing issues of inequality and injustice.

I believe Computers in Homes is one of the only programmes that helps bridge the learning relationship between home and school, while at the same time, helping to bridge the digital divide.

Tim Davies-Colley
e-Learning Porirua (PCCITET)
Executive Project Manager (Since Oct 2011)
Board Member since 2009 - to date.

Contact Details:

Mobile: 027 715 7329
dc@e-learning.org.nz

The Porirua City Community IT Education Trust (PCCITET), more widely known as e-Learning Porirua, was established in 2001.

The Trust aims to help bridge the digital divide (this aim is a catch cry and part of our logo) by training families in computer skills to give them the confidence and tools to gain a job and therefore reduce unemployment, while also improving students achievement levels in the City’s low decile schools.

Read more at e-learning.org.nz

Computers in Homes

Bringing Technology to New Zealand families since 2000

Computers in Homes works with low decile schools, helping students and their families use internet, email and computers at home, school and work.

Between July 2014 and June 2015, we helped 1,760 families from 378 schools and kura. We've helped over 15,000 families since we started.

Visit www.computersinhomes.nz

The 2020 Trust

New Zealanders fully participating in our digital world

Computers in Homes is an initiative of the 2020 Trust.

The 2020 Trust works with communities, leading programmes contributing to New Zealanders’ digital literacy, skills and inclusion.

Our other programmes include KiwiSkills, Stepping UP, ICDL and the Digital Inclusion Map.

Visit www.2020.org.nz