| We currently offer
different certificate programs: MS Office,
Database Management, Web Design, E-Commerce,
Project Management, PC Repair, and
Information Technology.
A
few years ago, Jacques and Karrie Ann Jean created
this initiative on the first floor of their
two-family home to offer another alternative to
those who want to change or start a new career in
computer technology or simply learn how to use a
computer. The
project has expanded without government funding to
become an icon in Greater Boston where many young
people, adults and senior citizens come to learn
new technology.
This year the school is planning to recruit
600 new students, giving the opportunity to anyone
who has the desire to earn a professional
certificate and increase their chances of a better
livelihood.
In the midst
of this economic crisis, students and concerned
citizens have become worried about the future of
the school. During a church
gathering, Jacques and Karrie Ann Jean unveiled a
detailed strategic plan to ensure the community
that amid the recession, the school will continue
to provide the same type of training and career
services that have trained so many people and put
them back to
work. That plan includes new management practices,
a reduced budget, the creation of a volunteer team
and an aggressive fundraising program.
This year’s budget has deflated to only
$225,000 that according to the new plan will still
give the school the capacity to train more than
600 people, less than $450 per student.
Our students are expected to contribute
50% in
lab and registration fees and we are striving to
raise the remaining balance..
The school expects to raise the other 50%
through private donation and corporate
sponsorship.
The school
administration is inviting everyone to become part
of this wonderful project and act now to save the
initiative by making a donation, donating your
used computer equipment or by becoming a
volunteer. For
more information about
the school, or to sponsor a student, visit
their web site at www.towncomputer.com/trainingcenter.htm,
call (617) 298-0357 or stop by their office at 24
Regis Road in Mattapan, MA
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This year's budget adds up to
$225,000, We
estimate to spend an amount of $450 per student.
Our students are expected to contribute $55,000 in
lab and registration fees and we are striving to
raise the remaining balance.
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