“We learn until we go six feet underground.” These are the words from Nonkqubela Pieters, programme director at the project launch of Connect with Cacadu last week Thursday at the Fingo Public Library.
“We learn until we go six feet underground.” These are the words from Nonkqubela Pieters, programme director at the project launch of Connect with Cacadu last week Thursday at the Fingo Public Library.
Connect with Cacadu is a district-wide programme aimed at libraries to teach computer skills and equip users with information on various topics such as life skills and career guidance.
The project launch is the second phase of this project called ‘Adult Assist’ which, according to the Development Planner, Claire Bezuidenhout, is aimed primarily at assisting adult users, whether they be school leavers or older adults.
This second phase consists of four components: career choice awareness, tertiary bridging assistance, adult life skills and lifestyle options and personal finance management.
Makana Mayor Vumile Lwana and Cacadu District Mayor Mlungisi Mvoko encouraged the growth of the project.
“Learners come here to find relevant information,” said Lwana. “It is so important to bring services closer to the community. To date there are 6 000 users and it’s going to grow more than it has been,” added Lwana.
An explanation of how the system works and what the benefits are were displayed as a slide show. In addition to free internet access, users can enjoy a free email account and access to relevant and credible information.
The main focus is now to introduce more and more people onto the system. “How do we double the 6 000?” was a question posed by Lwana.
Up until now, the project has been advertised by word of mouth, although a marketing campaign will be started up shortly.
