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SOUTH AFRICA

2011|2012

IT Training Centers

Make an impact and see irreversible,

positive results!

Practical training coupled with innovat ive

partnerships creates real change and

improvement

Project Proposal

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Sponsorship Request

Information Technology Training Centers

1. INTRODUCTION

Change the World Trust is a Non – Profit passionate about long-term solutions and ripple-

effect project results. Its primary focus is educational projects benefitting youth and

children.

We are dedicated to changing the world through implementing practical initiatives

coupled with true and sincere love, which we believe is still the answer to this world’s

complex problems.

Project Categories:

• Two permanent Computer Training Centers providing

free IT Training 5 days a week to unemployed youth

from low-income areas. (Midrand, GP & Somerset West,

WC)

• “Connecting Leaders” - A comprehensive Teacher

Training Program motivating teachers in difficult and

underfunded schools. The program includes: Leadership,

Classroom Management & Basic IT Training.

• WIIBLV – “We Believe” a new Entrepreneurship Training

& ED Coaching Program. Developing the South African youth into lively, thriving

Businessmen and Women.

• Volunteering & Community Services Program – Orphan and child visitation programs

and coordination of donated goods to various institutions. Events for underprivileged

children.

2. PROJECT BACKGROUND

Due to a lack of training and development opportunities, many young adults become frustrated

in the attempt to find purposeful employment and many eventually lose hope and turn to crime

or other self-destructive habits.

Through complementing core skills with secretarial know-how and computer literacy, these

same young people become adept and sought-after in the IT integrated work places and

employment positions.

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We, at Change the World, were motivated to start this project in order to infuse hope and give

these idealistic and desperate young people a real chance at a better and fulfilling life before

it’s too late and they give up hope on themselves.

3. CONCEPT

“Nationwide, free basic computer courses that enable students to

become adept and competent in an IT integrated

study and work environment.”

We have taken the offensive and are tackling the skills shortage

head-on. A chain of inter-linked IT and Business Training & Study

Centers will share operational and technical know-how and provide

quality skills training, free of charge, to underprivileged youths. The

primary demographic focus is: unemployed young people from

previously disadvantaged minorities.

4. PROJECT ACHEIVEMENTS

This project has concrete objectives, immediate benefits, and proven long-term impact in the

community of the project beneficiaries, as they find employment or alternatively are

empowered and encouraged to continue their academic ambitions.

To date, (July 2011) almost 450 students have received a sponsored 3 month, basic IT Training

Course. The immense impact of this project can be seen in the fantastic developments which

have occurred in these young people’s lives as a result of this training.

>> 60-70% of Course Graduates find employment

or other education opportunities after CTW training. Numerous testimonials give heart-

warming thanks to the trainers and project organizers as students are filled with confidence,

encouraged and start new and uplifted lives.

5. SPONSORSHIP NEEDED FOR:

• Training Centers currently operating successfully in: o Midrand, Gauteng – Midrand Shopping Center, Office 102, 185 Old Pretoria Main

Road Beneficiaries come from Olievenhoutbosch, Diepsloot, Alexandra, Tembisa &

other low income areas.

o Somerset West – Helderberg Village Walk, Section 32A, Main Road, Somerset West

Most beneficiaries come from, Nzamo, Lwandle, Kyalitsha, Sir Lowry’s Pass --

Add-on Projects:

• ICT Teacher Training in underfunded public Schools PrimaryTarget Areas: Tembisa, Alexandra, Diepsloot & Primrose

Rosi - CTW IT Center,

WC. - July 2010

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o Sponsors may sponsor a specific school within these or other areas- Both urban and

rural. Schools outside of our core focus area will carry an additional project

implementation fee based on distance

and increased travel costs.

o Broad based ICT Training for teachers is

implemented on a weekly or bi-weekly

schedule throughout 2-4 months.

� The focus of the training is on

practical class integrated IT

tasks.

� These classes are implemented

after school hours or on Saturdays.

For more information on ICT Teacher/Educator Training contact Jonathan Novotny at CTW Trust

• New IT Training Centers in Mpumalanga, Kwazulu Natal, Soweto & Hamanskrall. These

will serve the youth and underprivileged in the immediate and surrounding areas.

o 24 Month commitment required for development partnerships for new locations

o The preferences of the sponsors regarding the location will be acknowledged.

6. IMPLEMENTATION

Project Monitoring: This project (IT Training in IT Training Centers) will be monitored by Change the World Trust SA

and third-party stakeholders. Reports and feedback will be provided to donor participants.

Donated equipment will be used for the sole purpose of educating and training the

underprivileged children and young people in this project.

Timeframe: Since launch in February 2009 training has been ongoing.

Additional project implementation is by November 2011 or

when funding is received.*

*For new centers: Set-up, teacher training, and full project

launch is approximately 6 months from receipt of funding.

** For ICT Teacher Training a minimum of two months is

required once funding is received and the beneficiary school is

identified.

Beneficiaries: 98% Previously disadvantaged minorities.

Beneficiary Profile:

Youth between the ages of 16-27 years from financially challenged families and situations.

7. ADD-ONS AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY

Through our collaboration with local organizations and corporations this project endeavors to

go beyond just basic beneficiary training but also:

• Providing opportunities for further training within CTW advanced courses and third-

party training institutions.

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• Placing the Course Graduates into computer related positions within the workforce.

• Providing students with soft-skills and comprehension of employer expectations

• Training in a positive and successful work and life-positioning

Additionally, each center strives for a 20%-35% self-sufficiency rate. This is encouraged through;

corporate training, registration fees, entrepreneurial ventures in collaboration with course

students and operating an internet café.

8. SPECIFICS AND BUDGET

Number of beneficiaries:

Targets for 2011:

Midrand IT Training Center: 170 New Beneficiaries

420 Courses Taught

Approximate Per Annum Statistics

165 New beneficiaries doing 270- 420 courses per year.

Somerset West IT Training Center: 95 New Beneficiaries

220 Courses Taught

Approximate Per Annum Statistics

120 New beneficiaries doing 235 courses per

year.

Total 2011 IT Training Project Goals 275 Beneficiaries

570 Courses Taught

Note: In Midrand, with two classrooms and a vision to

expand further, our capacity is expected to grow.

In Somerset West we are planning on adding additional classes and new courses in the evenings

and weekends.

Courses Being Offered

Basics:

Course I

• PC Basics

• Windows XP

• MS Office

• MS Word 2007

• Email Basics

• Soft Skills

• Touch Typing

Course II

• MS Excel 2007

• MS Power Point

• Employment Skills

• Intermediate Typing

• Internet 101

• CV Formulation and Job Search

Workshop

6 THE WORLD +27 76 • 8872701

+27 11 • 4552282

PO Box • 440

Bedfordview • 2008

mail @ changetheworld.org.za

www • changetheworld.org.za

Change the World Trust

NPO 074764 | PBO 930034052

PC Technician:

Cisco Accredited - IT Essentials

IT Essentials provides an overview of computer

fundamentals and an introduction to advanced concepts.

CompTIA A+

Cost per Student

Basics:

1,400.- R per Student per course.

5 Week Course

CTW provides the training at a superior quality with an additional focus on practical ICT skills, Workplace

preparation and continued training referrals at a complete cost of 1,400.- R per Student per course.

PC Technician:

3,700.00 R per Student

3 Month Course

We provide full accredited certification, including registration, training

material and examinations.

Additional Courses Offered or Available Soon:

MOS – Microsoft Office Specialist

MTA – Microsoft Technology Associate

Cisco - CCNA - Discovery

Financial Breakdown: (See page 7)

We will be changing the world!

Yours thankfully,

Jonathan D. Novotny PROJECTS DIRECTOR

When we seek to discover the best in others, we somehow bring out the best in ourselves.

—William Arthur Ward

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CHANGE

Sponsorship Request | IT TRAINING CENTERS

12 Months Operational Costs for Existing IT Training Center

Location: Helderberg, Western Cape or Midrand, Gauteng

Beneficiaries: Lwandle, Nzamo, Khyelitsha | Diepsloot, Olievenhoutbosch, Alexandra,

Tembisa

Duration: September 2011 – August 2012

Expenses per Month:

6,500.00 ZAR Course Facilitator Salary

2,500.00 ZAR Part-time Teacher

4,500.00 ZAR Premises Rental Costs

900.00 ZAR Utilities & Maintenance Costs

600.00 ZAR Transport

500.00 ZAR Communications & Internet*

350.00 ZAR Security

600.00 ZAR Course Books

3000.00 ZAR Center Manager Stipend

1500.00 ZAR Project Administration

20,950.00 ZAR Total per Month

251,400.00 ZAR Total for 12 Months of Operations

15% Annual Self-Sustainability Target 2011/2012

213,690.00 ZAR Total FUNDING NEEDED for 12 Months of Operations

This financial breakdown seeks to portray as accurately as possible the costs involved. It is to be noted however, that

expenses and estimates can vary from time to time according to events and unforeseeable circumstances.

Additional Annual Costs:

17,000.00 ZAR Project Management & Accounting

1750.00 ZAR CompTIA Membership

6500.00 ZAR Annual Academy Accreditation

13,000.00 ZAR Course Development & Educational Material/Software

18,000.00 ZAR On-going Facilitator, Teacher & Staff Training

56,250.00 ZAR Additional Annual Project Costs

Project Monitoring and Evaluation:

2,700.00 ZAR Quarterly Project Monitoring and Evaluation

10,800.00 ZAR Annual Costs for Monitoring & Evaluation

SOUTH AFRICA

8 THE WORLD +27 76 • 8872701

+27 11 • 4552282

PO Box • 440

Bedfordview • 2008

mail @ changetheworld.org.za

www • changetheworld.org.za

Change the World Trust

NPO 074764 | PBO 930034052

Project Annual Operations

Funding Needed:

213,690.00 ZAR Total for 12 Months of Operating – incl. Self-Sustainability

10,800.00 ZAR Annual Costs for Monitoring & Evaluation

224,490.00 ZAR Total Annual Costs for One IT Training Center

448,980.00 ZAR Total Annual Costs for Two IT Training Centers

56,250.00 ZAR Additional Annual Project Costs

505,230.00 ZAR Total Annual Costs for Complete Project

50% or partial sponsorship of this project is also possible.

Sponsors/Financial Partners may select which center, Western Cape or Gauteng, they prefer to support.

Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. – Hellen Keller