Rural Computer Training Academy

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About Rural Computer Training Academy

Rural Computer Training Academy is a government-aided institute in Mangalore, Karnataka. Campusbells lists it under Computer Sciences and IT, with 9 courses (1 postgraduate diploma, 6 diploma and 2 certificate), including Certificate Course in Computer Teacher Training, Rural Computer’s Certification in Information Technology. and Advanced Diploma in Information Technology. Approvals and accreditation: ISO 9001.

Rural Computer Training Academy Mangalore (RCTA) is a non-profit organization committed to the quality computer classes in Mangalore to a young generation living in villages. The organization aims to provide three types of training: (a) Basic computer literacy; (b) Computer as a tool for learning in schools and home; (c) Training in hardware. Currently, RCTA is running twenty computer centers at different locations that provide basic computer literacy.

Around 5000 students are learning computers in different computer centers through this Program. RCTA and another collaborating organization are also running computer education programs in schools in rural areas. Currently, this program is operating in 3 schools.

Many students get job opportunities after going through the RCTA computer education program in Mangalore and have gotten jobs in reputed firms, schools, and computer centers. In the coming year, two more centers will be started and the program will also include Web designing & Adobe Photoshop training. RCTA is also in the process of publishing a book on MS-office assignments which will be provided to students for practical work during the course.

A) The aims and objectives of "Rural Computer Training Academy" are to provide an entire computer Education to common and middle class and below poverty line peoples of our country of any age group, we make them a perfect man for getting not only jobs in the cities; but also in the villages. We are encouraging our government computer literacy movement all over the nation. Technical education has already transformed millions of lives in India and is fuelling economic growth across all its sectors.

But there still are several pockets of rural India left behind by the technological revolution and where the modernization of the education system is still a fancy dream. It is not that students here lack the willingness to study; what they do not receive is the opportunity to study and the availability of quality yet affordable educational resources. Rural Computer Training Academy (RCTA) is a non-profit organization sister concern of Grameena Kaushalya Abhivraddhi Charitable Trust, committed towards the quality computer education to a young generation living in villages.

The organization aims to provide three types of training: (a) Basic computer literacy; (b) Computer as a tool for learning in schools and home; (c) Training in hardware. Currently, RCTA is running 108computer centers at different locations that provide basic computer literacy. Around 10,800 students are learning computers in different computer centers through this Program.

RCTA and another collaborating organization are also running computer education programs in schools in rural areas. Currently, this program is operating in more than 10% of schools. Many students get job opportunities after going through the RCTA computer education program and have gotten jobs in reputed firms, schools, and computer centers.

In the coming year, two more centers will be started and the program will also include Web designing & Adobe Photoshop training. RCTA is also in the process of publishing a book on MS-office assignments which will be provided to students for practical work during the course. Our Vision: To spread Computer Literacy throughout Rural Karnataka.

Quality Policy: At RCTA, we practice continual improvement to achieve student satisfaction by providing quality and effective education. Our Mission: Right education for the candidate at the right place and at the right cost. To impart quality and effective knowledge to people and help build the nations on the latest knowledge.

To impart quality computer education at an affordable rate to rural Indian youth in order to prepare them for either starting their own enterprises or to get well-paying jobs in good companies. Our Goals and Objectives: To reduce unemployment in rural Karnataka through self-employment/ employment. To train rural youth so that they can earn their livelihood easily in their own village.

This prevents mass migration to cities. To promote a culture of Information Technology and introduce it as a career option to rural youth. To build a network of grassroots-level organizations across Karnataka to promote Rural Computer Literacy.

Our achievements in the past ten years: Rural Computer Training Academy has trained rural youth in computer education. , Private and Public sector companies. Rural Computer Training Academy has created employment opportunities for about 85% of people in Choma village.

Rural Computer Training Academy is certified by ISO 9001: 2015 from Dubai Accreditation Certification. Rural Computer Training Academy is approved by Govt. of Karnataka Certified Vocational Training provider for the Kaushalya Karnataka Scheme.

More than 25% of female students from Rural Computer Training Academy have opened their own enterprises. Harikrishna Poojary has successfully convinced parents in the nearby villages to enroll their kids in primary schools. As a result, more than 75% of children are now attending school and also receiving computer education after school hours at the Academy.

Rural Computer Training Academy has trained 50% of students from very poor backgrounds in Basic Computing Course for two months FREE of cost in May-June, 2007 - 2018. About 40% of students have received help and guidance over a period of 1-2 years in the preparation of different engineering entrance exams & all of them have achieved success by gaining admission into their preferred engineering courses. 1,00,000, a major chunk of which (Rs.

25, 000 on power back up and one double battery inverter. You can contribute to our effort by providing us with used desktops. This will help us open two-three more branches in villages using the same Rs.

1, 00,000. Without your generosity, it will be difficult for us to expand RCTA's operations. You can also help by providing us with laptops, in which case we will not need to buy inverters.

Our aim is to open more and more branches so that we can reach every part of rural Karnataka. With your help and aid in terms of used systems, we can expand faster and produce greater impact, a lot quicker! We are very happy to know that there is more and more young challenging educated male and female are coming forward to start computer literacy centers in number of small and big urban & rural places.

We are ready to guide and inspire such persons. Whenever send their fresh applications for starting a new center; first thing, our controlling office will properly scrutinize your application and we will also send our representatives they will inspect your center. After our inspection, we will give the permission to open the new RCTA center.

We have got a number of short term & long term courses which are very useful to the learners. Please keep in your mind that 'Rural Computer Training Academy" will give first preference to self-employed persons. We will also consider applications of educational institutions, trusts and social welfare societies to open computer training centers of Rural Computer Training Academy.

We give below information and terms and conditions for opening new franchisees at your place. Centre should have minimum of 400 sq. feet place with proper space for classroom and practical room with toilet facilities for students.

The center should have minimum 5 to 6 computers in working condition Dual Core with one printer. Your center should be at the heart of the city or center of the village place with proper public contact. The teaching faculty should be qualified in IT.

Your center should strictly follow the syllabus of our Academy for using our scientifically designed textbooks. We have our own application with prospectus to the students,center should compulsorily issue the same to all the students. Your center should have proper telephone connection and internet connection for public contact if no connections; get it within a week.

There should be an alternative UPS / Generator arrangement in case of failure of electricity So that the students should not suffer from power problems Objectives of The Rural Computer Training Academy and all other benefits/facilities to our center's: Approved under RDPR of Govt. of Karnataka. At Present we have more than 108 Computer Branches in throughout Karnataka State.

On account of our reorganization, your center will get minimum of 100 students for each center. We are having more than 100 students in each existing center, in our Karnataka states. We provide our students with all center's proper identity cards.

Our Rural Computer Training Academy is authorized to conduct online examinations and issue certificates to students. We also conduct long-term & short-term technical courses which are recognized by universities. Any students interested to such post graduate courses may apply.

If any center's interested to start above courses they can take permission from our office. Students who have secured highest marks in our various examinations will be awarded prizes. We also guide the students after passing the examination for future prospects.

On account of our advertisements in various local newspapers and cable TV and other media time to time, our all centers will get benefit for getting students admission. Certain privileges provided by our state and central government to SC/ST students, women and children welfare department as well as state education department, etc. made available to our students also.

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At a glance

Key facts

Ownership

Government Aided

Approvals and accreditation

ISO 9001

Stream

Computer Sciences and IT

Location

Mangalore, Karnataka

Academics

Courses offered at Rural Computer Training Academy

9 programmes listed

Gallery

Campus photos

Photos: ruralcomputers.com

Campus life

Facilities at Rural Computer Training Academy

• Auditorium
• Hospital / Medical Facilities
• Computer Labs