Thursday, November 29, 2007

Firm Introduces ICT Opportunities on Radio - Thisday

A new programme, e-skills and Your Career, has just been introduced on radio by Jidaw Systems Ltd. ICT human resources and consulting firm. The programme is broadcast on Wednesdays at 11:40a.m. on Metro FM 97.6 radio station.

Jide Awe, Founder/CEO of Jidaw Systems Limited told THISDAY that, "The programme's focus is on developing skills and career opportunities provided through Information and Communication Technology (ICs).

The new environment is not an end in itself. E-skills and Your Career is created to raise awareness of electronic skills (e-skills), new opportunities and new thinking to address real issues and solve problems in society - issues of poverty, unemployment, education, productivity, business development, entrepreneurship and wealth creation. Important issues are not tackled simply by hoping for the best. Having the right skills and opportunities helps with getting the right jobs, setting up your own business.

What are the required skills in the digital era? It aims to encourage everyone to develop their computer and other technology related skills". careeraware.com, which has been created as the companion website for the program, contains all content broadcast on radio as well as related content and ideas and serves as a reference for the radio broadcast; and most importantly meets the need of those unable to listen to the program due to reasons of location and or time. Information technology has transformed all aspects of life-social, educational and commercial. Today, we live in a global village where distance is no longer important. Individuals can live in Nigeria, interact with Asia and do business in Europe. The environment creates opportunities like outsourcing, e-business and social networking. How can people use these opportunities to unlock opportunities now and in future? full story

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