CODA elder members undergo IT training
By Jean Mary G. Ronquillo
BUTUAN CITY, June 6 (PIA) - Despite the noticeable
gap with the advancement of technology, elderly members of Cortes OFW and
Dependent Association (CODA) proved that learning computer technology is never
too late for them.
It was proven true as some 19 members of CODA, of
which 17 are elders, underwent recently a four-day training on Information
Technology conducted by Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Regional
Welfare Office -13 at Poblacion Barangay Hall of Cortes, Surigao del Sur.
In his message during the onset of the training,
OWWA-13 regional director Samuel Madrid conveyed that making this program of
the agency more accessible to the clients is one way that the government will
be felt by its constituents.
“Ang programang ito ng OWWA ay ginagawa natin
upang lalong mapalapit ang pamahalaan sa inyo po na aming mga boss na aming
pinagsisilbihan. Hindi na po kayo pupunta sa regional office kundi kami na po
sa OWWA ang pupunta sa inyo para maipadama naming na kayo ay hindi namin
nakakalimutan,” articulated Madrid.
OWWA’s IT training program which is now being
rolled out in various municipalities of the region, aims to capacitate the OFWs
and their families by giving them access
to technology that they can use as a communication tool and upgrade
their IT Skills for potential employability.
Included on the training modules are the
following: basic computer fundamentals 1 and 2, Internet Fundamentals, Word
Processing, Spread Sheet, Power Point Presentation and Digital Media
Fundamentals.
For 59-year old Arnulfa DueΓ±as, who expressed her
enthusiasm about the training, learning the basics of computer is a fulfillment
of her dream.
“I am very thankful for this training because
despite my age I was given the chance to learn computer,” said DueΓ±as in a
local dialect.
Moreover, during the closing ceremony of the
training, Atty. Glenn Plaza, Surigao del Sur 1st district board member,
expressed support to the elder trainees and pointed out that computers are not
only for teenagers but also for everyone who wish to learn, no age limit is
imposed.
“Computer technology and other form of
communication tools are nowadays a necessity and part of people’s daily lives
as we are on the computer generation,” bared Plaza.
On the other hand, Aireen Cambaling, OIC chief, Programs
and Services Division, disclosed that the agency is always in support of every
undertaking of the organization.
In fact, she disclosed that, aside from the IT
Training afforded to them, other CODA members also underwent a Skills Training
on Beauty Care simultaneously. (OWWA-13/PIA-Caraga)
