Liberia, one of the world's least developed countries, has limited technology and few people skilled in modern information technology. Basket of Hope, Liberia will be offering computer training to students for competitive edge both in school and university study and most importantly while seeking employment. Most students skilled in computing are hired immediately upon completing the Basket of Hope Liberia course while others choose to go to college.
Liberia, one of the world's least developed countries, has limited technology and people skilled in modern information technology. It is vital for Liberians, especially adolescent girls, to have information and communication technology skills so there is a foundation for successful competition in the global market. Basket of Hope Liberia offers computer classes to about 15 students per 2 month course through its labs in Voinjama City, Lofa county Liberia.
Basket of Hope, Liberia will provide computer training courses that will help rural and urban poor, as well as male and female students develop modern technology skills. Adolescent female students learn typing, Internet use, Word, Excel and coding. Liberians with technical skills in computers are immediately employable.
Computer training will give hundreds of students a competitive edge both in school and university study and most importantly while seeking employment. Most students skilled in computing are hired immediately upon completing the Basket of Hope Liberia course while others choose to go to college. These skills will help in building the economy in Liberia and help to combat the effects of poverty.
