Certificate in Computer Studies helps disabled people win jobs [1]
Tuesday, December 6, 2011 - 18:38. Updated on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - 09:54.
Nine people with disability were awarded Certificates of Learning in Computer Studies from the Mango Tree Centre, in a special Graduation Dinner hosted by Digicel Tonga at the Emerald Chinese Restaurant in Nuku'alofa, on December 1. A learning centre for people living with disabilities, the Mango Tree Centre Mission located at Houmakelikao, is run by a Korean couple the In-Kwon known in Tonga as Director Rev 'Amanaki Kim and wife Jeong-Seok. Director Kim thanked Digicel Tonga for their ongoing support, that included providing them with internet free of charge, and he congratulated the participants in their tireless efforts and will to learn despite their disabilities. Graduates
Digicel Tonga CEO Stephen Bannon awarded the graduates with their Certificates of Learning in Computer Class, including Siaosi Vaka in Advanced MS Word Certificate, Sami in Advanced MS Word Certificate, Finau Teleahiva in Advanced MS Word Certificate, Ainise in Advanced MS Word Certificate, Sela Tekisia Tulimafua in Basic MS Word Certificate, Soakai in Basic MS Word Certificate and Faleaka Koloi. The graduates receive Digicel gift packs, with a Digicel Mobile Money flashdrive and a complimentary transfer of $20 into their Digicel Mobile Money account.
Stephen said that Digicel Tonga's would continue its ongoing support to the Mango Tree Centre and their work in order for its mission to move forward. Two graduates from the courses will work for Digicel. After working with disabled children in Korea for more than ten years, Director Kim and his wife came to Tonga in 2007 and took on leadership of the Mango Tree Centre. The centre established its first computer class last year. The Mango Centre also offers a Braille Course for those with visual impairment and has affiliations with the Church of Nazarene and New Zealand True Church among others.