SOU TH AFRI CA
IT Training Centers
Make an impact and see irreversible,
positive results!
Practical training coupled with innovative
partnerships creates real change and
improvement
2011 | 2012
Project Proposal
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CHANGE
SOUTH AFRICA
Sponsorship Request
Information Technology Training Centers
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INTRODUCTION
Change the World Trust is a Non – Profit passionate about long-term solutions and rippleeffect project results. Its primary focus is educational projects benefitting youth and
children.
We are dedicated to changing the world through implementing practical initiatives
coupled with true and sincere love, which we believe is still the answer to this world’s
complex problems.
Project Categories:
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Two permanent Computer Training Centers providing
free IT Training 5 days a week to unemployed youth
from low-income areas. (Midrand, GP & Somerset West,
WC)
“Connecting Leaders” - A comprehensive Teacher
Training Program motivating teachers in difficult and
underfunded schools. The program includes: Leadership,
Classroom Management & Basic IT Training.
WIIBLV – “We Believe” a new Entrepreneurship Training
& ED Coaching Program. Developing the South African youth into lively, thriving
Businessmen and Women.
Volunteering & Community Services Program – Orphan and child visitation programs
and coordination of donated goods to various institutions. Events for underprivileged
children.
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PROJECT BACKGROUND
Due to a lack of training and development opportunities, many young adults become frustrated
in the attempt to find purposeful employment and many eventually lose hope and turn to crime
or other self-destructive habits.
Through complementing core skills with secretarial know-how and computer literacy, these
same young people become adept and sought-after in the IT integrated work places and
employment positions.
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We, at Change the World, were motivated to start this project in order to infuse hope and give
these idealistic and desperate young people a real chance at a better and fulfilling life before
it’s too late and they give up hope on themselves.
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CONCEPT
“Nationwide, free basic computer courses that enable students to
become adept and competent in an IT integrated
study and work environment.”
We have taken the offensive and are tackling the skills shortage
head-on. A chain of inter-linked IT and Business Training & Study
Centers will share operational and technical know-how and provide
quality skills training, free of charge, to underprivileged youths. The
primary demographic focus is: unemployed young people from
previously disadvantaged minorities.
Rosi - CTW IT Center,
WC. - July 2010
4. PROJECT ACHEIVEMENTS
This project has concrete objectives, immediate benefits, and proven long-term impact in the
community of the project beneficiaries, as they find employment or alternatively are
empowered and encouraged to continue their academic ambitions.
To date, (July 2011) almost 450 students have received a sponsored 3 month, basic IT Training
Course. The immense impact of this project can be seen in the fantastic developments which
have occurred in these young people’s lives as a result of this training.
>> 60-70% of Course Graduates find employment
or other education opportunities after CTW training. Numerous testimonials give heartwarming thanks to the trainers and project organizers as students are filled with confidence,
encouraged and start new and uplifted lives.
5. SPONSORSHIP NEEDED FOR:
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Training Centers currently operating successfully in:
Midrand, Gauteng – Midrand Shopping Center, Office 102, 185 Old Pretoria Main
Road Beneficiaries come from Olievenhoutbosch, Diepsloot, Alexandra, Tembisa &
other low income areas.
o Somerset West – Helderberg Village Walk, Section 32A, Main Road, Somerset West
Most beneficiaries come from, Nzamo, Lwandle, Kyalitsha, Sir Lowry’s Pass -o
Add-on Projects:
• ICT Teacher Training in underfunded public Schools
PrimaryTarget Areas: Tembisa, Alexandra, Diepsloot & Primrose
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Sponsors may sponsor a specific school within these or other areas- Both urban and
rural. Schools outside of our core focus area will carry an additional project
implementation fee based on distance
and increased travel costs.
o Broad based ICT Training for teachers is
implemented on a weekly or bi-weekly
schedule throughout 2-4 months.
The focus of the training is on
practical class integrated IT
tasks.
These classes are implemented
after school hours or on Saturdays.
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For more information on ICT Teacher/Educator Training contact Jonathan Novotny at CTW Trust
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New IT Training Centers in Mpumalanga, Kwazulu Natal, Soweto & Hamanskrall. These
will serve the youth and underprivileged in the immediate and surrounding areas.
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24 Month commitment required for development partnerships for new locations
The preferences of the sponsors regarding the location will be acknowledged.
6. IMPLEMENTATION
Project Monitoring:
This project (IT Training in IT Training Centers) will be monitored by Change the World Trust SA
and third-party stakeholders. Reports and feedback will be provided to donor participants.
Donated equipment will be used for the sole purpose of educating and training the
underprivileged children and young people in this project.
Timeframe:
Since launch in February 2009 training has been ongoing.
Additional project implementation is by November 2011 or
when funding is received.*
*For new centers: Set-up, teacher training, and full project
launch is approximately 6 months from receipt of funding.
** For ICT Teacher Training a minimum of two months is
required once funding is received and the beneficiary school is
identified.
Beneficiaries:
98% Previously disadvantaged minorities.
Beneficiary Profile:
Youth between the ages of 16-27 years from financially challenged families and situations.
7. ADD-ONS AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY
Through our collaboration with local organizations and corporations this project endeavors to
go beyond just basic beneficiary training but also:
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Providing opportunities for further training within CTW advanced courses and thirdparty training institutions.
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Placing the Course Graduates into computer related positions within the workforce.
Providing students with soft-skills and comprehension of employer expectations
Training in a positive and successful work and life-positioning
Additionally, each center strives for a 20%-35% self-sufficiency rate. This is encouraged through;
corporate training, registration fees, entrepreneurial ventures in collaboration with course
students and operating an internet café.
8. SPECIFICS AND BUDGET
Number of beneficiaries:
Targets for 2011:
Midrand IT Training Center:
170 New Beneficiaries
420 Courses Taught
Approximate Per Annum Statistics
165 New beneficiaries doing 270- 420 courses per year.
Somerset West IT Training Center:
95 New Beneficiaries
220 Courses Taught
Approximate Per Annum Statistics
120 New beneficiaries doing 235 courses per
year.
Total 2011 IT Training Project Goals
275 Beneficiaries
570 Courses Taught
Note: In Midrand, with two classrooms and a vision to
expand further, our capacity is expected to grow.
In Somerset West we are planning on adding additional classes and new courses in the evenings
and weekends.
Courses Being Offered
Basics:
Course I
• PC Basics
• Windows XP
• MS Office
• MS Word 2007
• Email Basics
• Soft Skills
• Touch Typing
Course II
• MS Excel 2007
• MS Power Point
• Employment Skills
• Intermediate Typing
• Internet 101
• CV Formulation and Job Search
Workshop
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PC Technician:
Cisco Accredited - IT Essentials
IT Essentials provides an overview of computer
fundamentals and an introduction to advanced concepts.
CompTIA A+
Cost per Student
Basics:
1,400.- R per Student per course.
5 Week Course
CTW provides the training at a superior quality with an additional focus on practical ICT skills, Workplace
preparation and continued training referrals at a complete cost of 1,400.- R per Student per course.
PC Technician:
3,700.00 R per Student
3 Month Course
We provide full accredited certification, including registration, training
material and examinations.
Additional Courses Offered or Available Soon:
MOS – Microsoft Office Specialist
MTA – Microsoft Technology Associate
Cisco - CCNA - Discovery
Financial Breakdown: (See page 7)
We will be changing the world!
Yours thankfully,
Jonathan D. Novotny
PROJECTS DIRECTOR
When we seek to discover the best in others, we somehow bring out the best in ourselves.
—William Arthur Ward
THE WORLD
Change the World Trust
NPO 074764 | PBO 930034052
mail @ changetheworld.org.za
www
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changetheworld.org.za
• 8872701
+27 11 • 4552282
+27 76
PO Box • 440
Bedfordview • 2008
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CHANGE
SOUTH AFRICA
Sponsorship Request | IT TRAINING CENTERS
12 Months Operational Costs for Existing IT Training Center
Location: Helderberg, Western Cape or Midrand, Gauteng
Beneficiaries: Lwandle, Nzamo, Khyelitsha | Diepsloot, Olievenhoutbosch, Alexandra,
Tembisa
Duration: September 2011 – August 2012
Expenses per Month:
6,500.00
2,500.00
4,500.00
900.00
600.00
500.00
350.00
600.00
3000.00
1500.00
ZAR
ZAR
ZAR
ZAR
ZAR
ZAR
ZAR
ZAR
ZAR
ZAR
Course Facilitator Salary
Part-time Teacher
Premises Rental Costs
Utilities & Maintenance Costs
Transport
Communications & Internet*
Security
Course Books
Center Manager Stipend
Project Administration
20,950.00 ZAR Total per Month
251,400.00 ZAR Total for 12 Months of Operations
15%
Annual Self-Sustainability Target 2011/2012
213,690.00 ZAR Total FUNDING NEEDED for 12 Months of Operations
This financial breakdown seeks to portray as accurately as possible the costs involved. It is to be noted however, that
expenses and estimates can vary from time to time according to events and unforeseeable circumstances.
Additional Annual Costs:
17,000.00
1750.00
6500.00
13,000.00
18,000.00
ZAR
ZAR
ZAR
ZAR
ZAR
Project Management & Accounting
CompTIA Membership
Annual Academy Accreditation
Course Development & Educational Material/Software
On-going Facilitator, Teacher & Staff Training
56,250.00 ZAR Additional Annual Project Costs
Project Monitoring and Evaluation:
2,700.00 ZAR
Quarterly Project Monitoring and Evaluation
10,800.00 ZAR Annual Costs for Monitoring & Evaluation
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Project Annual Operations
Funding Needed:
213,690.00
10,800.00
224,490.00
448,980.00
56,250.00
505,230.00
ZAR
ZAR
ZAR
ZAR
ZAR
ZAR
Total for 12 Months of Operating – incl. Self-Sustainability
Annual Costs for Monitoring & Evaluation
Total Annual Costs for One IT Training Center
Total Annual Costs for Two IT Training Centers
Additional Annual Project Costs
Total Annual Costs for Complete Project
50% or partial sponsorship of this project is also possible.
Sponsors/Financial Partners may select which center, Western Cape or Gauteng, they prefer to support.
Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. – Hellen Keller
THE WORLD
Change the World Trust
NPO 074764 | PBO 930034052
mail @ changetheworld.org.za
www
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changetheworld.org.za
• 8872701
+27 11 • 4552282
+27 76
PO Box • 440
Bedfordview • 2008
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