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ICT Conference 25 April 2006. Wow! What Progress (Needed)!. Incredible changes in this country2002

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Private Training Institutes

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    1. Private Training Institutes Neal Bratschun Programme Manager Afghanistan Information Management Services (AIMS)

    2. ICT Conference 25 April 2006

    3. ICT Conference 25 April 2006 AIMS Vision and Method Mission: Building Information Management Capacity Create an enabling environment Basic English and computer training Technology Awareness Workshops Provide advanced training Database GIS All the while build AIMS’s internal capacity Applications Development GIS Analysis See AIMS booth for more information

    4. ICT Conference 25 April 2006 Workforce Development To get better jobs, people get training from: Universities Schools Donor-Supported Training (such as AIMS) Employer Training Private Institutes Self-Study

    5. ICT Conference 25 April 2006 Types of Private Training Basic Computer Training Quality needs improvement Mazaar – rating 1.5/2 out of 5; need internet access Kunduz – rating 3 out of 5 Consumers need more information Specialized Training A little is starting to being done AIMS Certifications 2 Areas: Database and GIS 4 Levels: Assistant, Technician, Specialist, Manager ESRI GIS training

    6. ICT Conference 25 April 2006 Example: APTECH / MRK Started one month ago 675 students Computer and business certificates / degrees Afghan entrepreneur Must meet standards 300 on the waiting list This shows demand for training

    7. ICT Conference 25 April 2006 How to Evaluate Training How was the content / delivery? Did you actually learn? Are you using what you learned? Is the benefit worth the cost?

    8. ICT Conference 25 April 2006 Marketplace Needs – Now Afghanistan Government Other Governments / UN Private Sector (including NGOs) Local Business International Business “Computer literacy” as job requirement

    9. ICT Conference 25 April 2006 Coming Changes Low-cost internet access 1/500 the current rate Land-locked, but not information-locked Internet infrastructure ? Applications Improved airport and air travel International businesses Regional development These changes affect type of training institutions needed AIMS recognizes these changes and is positioning for the future

    10. ICT Conference 25 April 2006 Suggestions for the Future Individuals Get basic training but learn how to teach yourself Get very good at a specific area – Be the best! Government Allow the private sector to develop Keep building capacity Training Institutes Anticipate market needs Provide quality

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