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Page last updated: 25-09-2007

IT learning takes a new curve at the MCC Centre of Excellence

Rural youth from Seenigama and surrounding areas can now take their IT skills to new heights with free classes in web design, CAD and graphic design at the MCC Centre of Excellence’s computer training centre.

The computer training centre features ten specially configured computers believed to be the only ones of their type in Sri Lanka, donated by Foundation of Goodness (FoG) supporter Ranjan De Costa to enable disadvantaged young people in the area to gain skills in the burgeoning IT sector.

Thanks to the high capacity of these computers, FoG is now able to offer training in advanced level design and development programs through a six month course focusing on internet, email, web background, HTML, DreamWeaver and Fireworks, Adobe Photoshop and CorelDraw – a rare chance for students to enhance their abilities in these areas.

FoG Founder and Trustee Kushil Gunasekera said that the new computer classes had the potential to be life changing for graduates.

‘The MCC Centre of Excellence aims to give the people in this area the chance to fulfill their potential through education and skills training,’ Mr Gunasekera said.

‘These computer classes are exceptionally high level for a rural setting, and the youth who complete the courses will have an amazing advantage when it comes to looking for employment.

‘We are very proud to be able to offer them this opportunity, and all credit must be given to Mr Ranjan de Costa for delivering such high quality computers with his exceptional kindness and generosity,’ he said.

The Foundation of Goodness (FoG) has facilitated computer classes in the state of the art training centre since the MCC Centre of Excellence’s soft opening in July this year, with students undertaking courses ranging from basic Microsoft Office skills to more advanced computer science programs.

The web design course commenced on 8th of September and is conducted on a weekly basis by a highly qualified training instructor and computer programming and web designing lecturer Mr K Raveendra from Hikkaduwa.

Twenty students attended the first day of classes and numbers are expected to expand as demand for all the courses is high.

Mr Gunasekera said that FoG is delighted to witness youth in the area taking on the challenge to improve their skills and abilities, and elevate their chance to find work that is on par with more privileged city students.

‘Praise must be given to the Marylebone Cricket Club for sponsoring the Centre of Excellence and making opportunities like this computer course possible for local youth.

‘The enthusiasm shown by the young individuals is a great achievement not only for the villagers of this community but also the Foundation of Goodness, whose focus has been to bring new hope and meaning to Seenigama,’ he said.