A number of students who participated in a recent Youth Development Division Computer Literacy Course have given their thumbs up to the program and testified that their skills and characters have been enhanced because of the course.
Thirty-six participants gathered at the Public Service Training centre this morning where they were given the opportunity to express their sentiments on what they called a very “worthy course”.
The computer literacy program, which also included social, business and family life sessions, with a special business etiquette segment and power talk, began in September 2010 and ended in December 2010.
Job developer for the division, Matilda Popo, said that all participants were sent on a one-month job attachment at various business houses on the island to gain work experience because “we recognize at the Youth Development Division that that is critical”.
She thanked all the business houses who accepted the participants.
Popo described the impact of the program as great.
“The reports were overwhelming,” she said, adding that the participants were praised for their initiative, punctuality, regularity, among other positive traits.
“You feel good when you hear that for the young people. You recognize that what you are doing is not falling through the cracks . You recognize that the young people really got something, got information and they went and applied themselves,” Popo said.
“The business places are so impressed, they keep asking us what are we doing different and they keep them or when there is a vacancy in the business place they look for them, they find them and they employ them,” she added.
She encouraged other young people to enroll at the Youth Division, mentioning several other courses which are offered there including construction and an upcoming craft module.
Meanwhile, one participant told Dominica News Online that the program has helped her in many aspects.
“It helped me to be a more positive individual and the part I like about it most was the social skills which help you to build up your self esteem. For the secretarial etiquette, it helped you to deal with certain things in the office,” she said.
She said that she hopes to continue her job attachment or go back to college to further her studies. Her dream is to become a psychologist.
Most participants gave a positive review of the program and also their input as to how to improve the course.
job well done to the students who participated in the youth training
I am a living testimony of how good the programme is. I was sent on attachment and am still employed hats off to Miss Popo and Caressa lol love you guys.
Kimmie u sexy woosh all the best
Congrats to the Youth… Came up the good work
I always like to hear of these poistive things in the island.SO to the youth. Don’t waste your time. You have oppurtunities. Each is blessed with a talent and gift. Discover it and use it for your benefit and that of others. I commend the instructors..Good job and congratualtions to the graduating participants!!!
AT LAST…A NICE SUBJECT WITH NO DEGATIVE OR POLITICAL POSTINGS…..HOW REFRESHING…..GREAT JOB MRS/MS POPO….AND CONGRATS TO THE PARTICIPANTS…
Oh Yeah!
Well i hope Skerrit didn’t pay for that from his pocket
ha haha
why is it we cannot just congratulate the young people for completing this programme.
and the youth division and yes the government for providing opportunities for the youth of dominica
if you have nothing to do go and get a real work
yes ii popo aka d motivator.. my grl lol
yhu knooo it!
all is not lost .good work, keep it up .young people please aim for the stars the future is yours..
I have finally completed this course and i achieve alot more than u believe . It was a great pleasure having our instructors help and support for a few months. I took this course at Roseau Youth Empowerment center located at high street. So youths stop waste your time and do nothing good with yourself. There are alot of opportunity so get your self in gear. Ms. popo we had a great time with your. Your laughter bring great joy to the heart of the youth around. We going to miss you all but will need your recommendation in the near future. I urge u to take the time out to think about life and what good for you.I was on a attachment and it really help me so it can do the same for you.Peace and love
The youth Shills Training Programme can be considered one of the best programme offered by the youth Division.I was part of the training Module durning the time of Ms Alfred and Mr Pinard.My children have also benifitted from this programme and other programs such as leadership,4h and summer day camp.What about training prisoners as before?Congrats to the youth Division and keep up the Good work
What about the instructors, they too should be praised for doing such a great job with us. The computer skill, I have learnt quite a bit thanks to Miss K. Peter and the other instructors.
Bigg up Miss Peter. You are appreciated.
Popo! Where’s that smile… those sparkling whites? congrats…YDD
dominica needs more people like mrs popo,,,, u r such an inspiration,,, u and others like u give us the young people so much hope even when the light seems dimmed,,,, i have gone through that course even after college n from there i was put on attachment,,, then approximately one month after my attachment i was employed elsewhere,,,, keep on the good work mrs popo and the staff of the youth division,,,,, i do hope u have a prosperous n happy new year muahhhh!!!!!
great course.. i did that program too back in 2000. provides a solid foundation
Congratulations young people and to the Youth Development Division, continue the great work!