Empower ST/SC Communities using ICT Tools through IT Knowledge Centre (ITKC)
"Empower ST/SC Communities using ICT Tools through IT Knowledge Centre (ITKC)" by the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communication, Government of Goa aims to create a large pool of computer literate manpower and to make introducing e-governance solutions meaningful.
About the Empower ST/SC Communities using ICT Tools through IT Knowledge Centre (ITKC) Scheme
The scheme "Empower ST/SC Communities using ICT Tools through IT Knowledge Centre (ITKC)" by the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communication, Government of Goa aims to create a large pool of computer literate manpower which will be helpful for state to make introducing e-governance solutions meaningful and enabling the citizens for quality job opportunities in IT Software/IT enabled services including BPO. This scheme is implemented through the IT Knowledge Centres (ITKCs) located at various areas in the State. M/s Info Tech Corporations of Goa Ltd is the implementing agency of these ITKCs.
Objectives
- To provide basic computer skills to the local youth, housewives and other citizens.
- To provide various Job-oriented IT Training courses including training for BPO Operations/ Call Center Executives.
- To provide structural training programmes depending on the needs.
- To make at least one person in each family in the State as an IT Literate.
Vision
- To bridge the gap between the 'Information Poor and the Information Rich'
- For the creation of a society which is ready to capitalize on Knowledge for economic and social development
- IT Knowledge Centers to work as social and economic catalysts for the overall development of society.
- To empower individuals and communities through enhanced access to information, education and communication facilities.
Benefits
- Name of the Course: Certificate in Basic IT Skills; Duration (in Weeks): 4; Fees (in ₹) (excluding taxes): 1,000/-
- Name of the Course: Certificate of Basic Internet; Duration (in Weeks): 3; Fees (in ₹) (excluding taxes): 750/-
- Name of the Course: MS Word; Duration (in Weeks): 4; Fees (in ₹) (excluding taxes): 1,000/-
- Name of the Course: MS Excel; Duration (in Weeks): 4; Fees (in ₹) (excluding taxes): 1,000/-
- Name of the Course: MS PowerPoint; Duration (in Weeks): 4; Fees (in ₹) (excluding taxes): 1,000/-
- Name of the Course: Certificate of MS Office skills; Duration (in Weeks): 12; Fees (in ₹) (excluding taxes): 2500/-
- Name of the Course: DTP course with Photoshop and PageMaker; Duration (in Weeks): 13; Fees (in ₹) (excluding taxes): 5,000/-
- Name of the Course: Accounting with Tally; Duration (in Weeks): 10; Fees (in ₹) (excluding taxes): 3,000/-
- Name of the Course: Web Designing course with Front Page / Dreamweaver; Duration (in Weeks): 12; Fees (in ₹) (excluding taxes): 3,000/-
- Name of the Course: Course in CorelDraw; Duration (in Weeks): 5; Fees (in ₹) (excluding taxes): 3,000/-
- Name of the Course: Course in Photoshop; Duration (in Weeks): 5; Fees (in ₹) (excluding taxes): 3,000/-
- Name of the Course: Programming in C++; Duration (in Weeks): 5; Fees (in ₹) (excluding taxes): 2500/-
- Name of the Course: Programming in C; Duration (in Weeks): 4; Fees (in ₹) (excluding taxes): 2,000/-
- Name of the Course: Course in ASP.NET; Duration (in Weeks): 6; Fees (in ₹) (excluding taxes): 4,000/-
- Name of the Course: Programming in VB.NET; Duration (in Weeks): 6; Fees (in ₹) (excluding taxes): 4,000/-
- Name of the Course: Course in JSP; Duration (in Weeks): 6; Fees (in ₹) (excluding taxes): 4,000/-
- Name of the Course: Course in J2EE; Duration (in Weeks): 6; Fees (in ₹) (excluding taxes): 4,000/-
- Name of the Course: Course in AutoCAD; Duration (in Weeks): 5; Fees (in ₹) (excluding taxes): 4,000/-
- Name of the Course: Course in Adobe After Effects; Duration (in Weeks): 4; Fees (in ₹) (excluding taxes): 2500/-
- Name of the Course: Diploma in MS Office and DTP; Duration (in Weeks): 26; Fees (in ₹) (excluding taxes): 7,000/-
- Name of the Course: Diploma in MS Office and web designing; Duration (in Weeks): 26; Fees (in ₹) (excluding taxes): 5,000/-
- Name of the Course: Diploma in Web Designing and DTP; Duration (in Weeks): 26; Fees (in ₹) (excluding taxes): 7500/-
- Name of the Course: Diploma in J2EE and JSP technology; Duration (in Weeks): 26; Fees (in ₹) (excluding taxes): 15,000/-
- Name of the Course: Diploma in .NET Technology; Duration (in Weeks): 26; Fees (in ₹) (excluding taxes): 15,000/-
- Name of the Course: Diploma in LAMP; Duration (in Weeks): 26; Fees (in ₹) (excluding taxes): 15,000/-
- Name of the Course: Diploma in MS Office & Tally; Duration (in Weeks): 26; Fees (in ₹) (excluding taxes): 5500/-
- Name of the Course: Soft Skill Development Course; Duration (in Weeks): 1; Fees (in ₹) (excluding taxes): 6,000/-
- Name of the Course: Basics in Hardware and Networking; Duration (in Weeks): 7; Fees (in ₹) (excluding taxes): 8,000/-
- Name of the Course: Course in Mobile Repairing; Duration (in Weeks): 8; Fees (in ₹) (excluding taxes): 8,000/-
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be from a Schedule Tribe (ST) or Schedule Caste (SC) Community.
How to Apply for Empower ST/SC Communities using ICT Tools through IT Knowledge Centre (ITKC)
Application mode: Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents.
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any) at the empanel ITKCs Centre’s through which you would like to take the course.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Empower ST/SC Communities using ICT Tools through IT Knowledge Centre (ITKC) scheme?
The scheme "Empower ST/SC Communities using ICT Tools through IT Knowledge Centre (ITKC)" by the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communication, Government of Goa aims to create a large pool of computer literate manpower which will be helpful for s…
Who is eligible for Empower ST/SC Communities using ICT Tools through IT Knowledge Centre (ITKC)?
The applicant should be from a Schedule Tribe (ST) or Schedule Caste (SC) Community.
What benefits does Empower ST/SC Communities using ICT Tools through IT Knowledge Centre (ITKC) provide?
Name of the Course: Certificate in Basic IT Skills; Duration (in Weeks): 4; Fees (in ₹) (excluding taxes): 1,000/- Name of the Course: Certificate of Basic Internet; Duration (in Weeks): 3; Fees (in ₹) (excluding taxes): 750/- Name of the Course: MS Word; Duration (in Weeks): 4; Fees (in ₹) (exclud…
How can I apply for Empower ST/SC Communities using ICT Tools through IT Knowledge Centre (ITKC)?
Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form. Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents. Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed ap…
Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.
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