Intel Vietnam launches new computer education project

April 27, 2013 | 11:00

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US-backed Intel Vietnam has kicked off its programme on effective use of computers and the Internet in Vietnam.

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The programme, which is within the chipset maker’s “First Computer. Lighten Future” project, is aimed to help Vietnamese people apply information and technology in their daily lives.

Last week, the programme kicked off at Hanoi’s Industrial Printing College where Intel Vietnam presented 15 sets of computers to the college. The first informatics training course has been organised by Intel Vietnam at the same location and the course has been joined by hundreds of students and lectures.

A series of activities from the programme will be organised throughout 2013, including training courses, teaching informatics science on TV, Facebook and mobile phones, and supporting people in purchasing computers.

“Many Vietnamese people cannot afford computers, especially those inhabiting remote areas and islands. Via this programme, Intel would like to create many opportunities for more Vietnamese people to possess computers in 2013. This would help develop Vietnam’s economy and workforce,” said Carlos Martinez, general director of Intel World Ahead Programme in the Asia-Pacific.

During the programme’s first phase from April 24 to June 30, Intel will team up with authorised agencies in 24 provinces and cities nationwide to provide computers installed with suitable configurations and educational software for locals at reasonable prices.

“We highly value Intel Vietnam’s support for Vietnam’s education sector and the company has also been helping the government develop its strategy on information and technology development,” said Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Tran Duc Lai.

By By Thanh Thu

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