Mabitac Cyberskwela, located at the 2nd floor of the OSCA Building in Mabitac, Laguna was organized through the joint efforts of the Sangguniang Kabataan, Sangguniang Barangay, Sangguniang Bayan and the Executive Department in year 2005. Its main goal is to provide theoretical and hands-on computer training to out-of-school youth and to unemployed adults to learn and be updated, efficient, resourc
eful and creative through the use of computer and other electronic equipments. The course is composed of 6 modules which are the following:
Modules 1 and 2 - Basic Computer Operation using Windows Operating System (Core and Expert Skill);
Module 3 – Basic and Advance Word processing using Microsoft Word;
Module 4 – Basic and Advance Spreadsheet using Microsoft Excel;
Module 5 – Basic Power Presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint;
Module 6 – Basic Database Development using Microsoft Access
The training adopts the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) curriculum, it runs for 120 hours, 4 hours daily. The course has three sessions , the morning, afternoon and evening session. Each session has 15 trainees which has a total of 45 trainees each batch. After taking the course, each training participants received certificate of completion duly signed by the Municipal Mayor, Municipal Vice-Mayor and the Provincial Director of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority which they can use as additional point or achievement in applying for a job. Since most of the transactions nowadays are run by computers, the demand for learning computer operation is very high which push the coordinators to intensify their goal not only to out-of-school youths and unemployed but to all levels. At first only out-of school youth and unemployed individuals takes the course, but later, even professionals and employed ones enrolled at Mabitac Cyberskwela to carry on to the rapidly changing information and communication technology. Positive feedbacks are heard from the participants after finishing the training. Every one gained additional knowledge and understanding on computer and other electronic equipment through hands-on training. Most of them stated that Mabitac Cyberskwela is very inspiring and beneficial in the community.
