Computer
Training Center
HERO helped underpriviledged youth to receive free computer training in Indonesia (CTC – Computer Training Center)
Computer Training Center 2011 1.608 1.026
As HERO Supermarket plants the seed, it brings together all the companies in their group, Giant (hypermarket & supermarket), Guardian (drug store) and Starmart (convenience store) to invite their customers to donate the change from their expenses for four months (July-October 2011). With that they were able to collect Rp 717.985.000,-, to equip 600 youths through computer training for three months four different locations, so that they have something to bring to the table for future jobs.
847
179
78
student apply
(Total)
student admitted
3.626 2.004
drop out
student graduated
volunteer
367
1.637
144
Look at one school boy, Deny, who became more attentive and diligent. Salamun, his friend, was curious enough to ask. Turns
Salamun
out Deny found out about HOPE Computer Training Center before finally joining the program. Salamun, son of Sugiri and Juariyah, lives in North Jakarta with three other siblings, only receiving financially support from his mother who makes snacks to be sold to the street sellers. Salamun himself teaches marshal art in his free time to support the family financially. “I don’t like anything related to computers, so when my friends asked me to join them to the net café I didn’t accept. After a while I can tell that one of my friend, Deny, become an expert in computer. Since then I registered to HOPE Computer Training Center and spent about 3 months learning there. I graduated and for some time I became the teacher assistant and now I am one of the computer trainers in one of the center of HOPE in East Jakarta. I thank my friend and HOPE so much for this opportunity and I want to help those who are in need of both knowledge and finances, so that they can learn and begin to stand up on their own feet to support their families,” said Salamun.
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