Base de données des projets PDR
Local Computer Courses - Good for Young and Old
Summary
A youth initiative in the Kujawsko-Pomorskie region developed into a key internet and computer training provider for this rural area, engaging the youth from the villages to train the elderly in internet, web-site design and other ICT applications.
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Background
The Pluzninca community consists of 20 villages with a total of 5,000 inhabitants. In 2002 a youth NGO was started with the aim to prepare youth and children in this rural area for active citizenship. Identifying the existing local needs, the association has developed its offer from plain leisure activities into organising international youth exchanges and providing IT-infrastructure and training. The vision was to become a major centre for information technology in the area, serving all age groups.
Objective
The main objective of the project was to increase computer and internet education and skills for inhabitants of the region, increasing their potential and improving their possibilities to find better jobs. A more general objective was to stimulate the participation of young people in the project, particularly in teaching old people how to use a computer, in order to establish also a link between different generations.
Main activities
The main activities consisted of organising computer courses in order to train participants on how to use internet based services. The courses were organised according to the specifications set out in the "European Computer Driving Licence e-Citizen" module.
Results & Benefits
16 different training courses were organised and 192 people from the area participated. The implementation of the project helped to develop common interests between different generation, creating a bridge between young and older people. in addition, youngsters were given professional opportunities as teachers, allowing them to live and work in the countryside.
Lessons learnt
The project made creative use of young people's interest in new technologies. Big ICT companies are not interested in investing in rural areas and engaging youngsters in teaching older people how to use a computer and Internet allows to both increase the computer literacy in the area and engage two vulnerable age groups, young and old, at the same time.
Project location and other information
Kujawsko-Pomorskie region
Region
Kujawsko-Pomorskie
RDP Territory
Poland
Total project cost (€)
85 543
EAFRD contribution (€)
72 711
National contribution (€)
12 832
Project website
Contact name
Jolanta Skonieczka
Telephone
+48 56 6887452
Languages for contact
English, Polish
Document attachment
At a glance
Country
Poland
Final beneficiary type
Non-farm or non-forest entreprises, Public/local authorities, Non-governmental organisations
Budget range
€20 000 - €99 999
Start date:
01/04/2011
End Date:
31/03/2012
Theme / Measure:
• Rural Quality of Life & Economic Diversification
• Training and skills acquisition
• 331. Training and information
Keywords:
Information technology, Skills acquisition, Society, Training, Young people
Last update
30/10/2012
