By Michel Outridge

POLICE in ‘D’ Division hosted a graduation ceremony Monday for 11 participants, comprising both police and civilians, who successfully completed two computer training courses at the Computer Training Centre at Leonora Recreational Hall at Leonora Police Station.During the graduation ceremony there were prayers, a poem and a skit done by the trainees, who were all presented certificates of completion, while those who stood out were given trophies.

Giving the course overview, Commander of ‘D’ Divison, Stephen Mansell said that the two computer courses commenced on February 15, 2016 and participants benefitted from basic computer training such as emails, PowerPoint and Excel.

The senior officer stated that two months ago the computer training centre was commissioned after the idea of assisting youths in computer training was conceptualised. He approached Food for the Poor and they responded promptly.

They received a donation of desk top computers and the business community in that corridor pitched in with the materials to construct the computer room and it was also furnished by several businessmen.

The ‘Most Improved’ students Corporal Mohamed, Corporal Phillips, Harry and Duncan all received trophies presented by senior officers on Monday afternoon.

The two courses, which lasted 10 weeks, saw lively interaction between instructors and participants, with 14 students being enrolled, but only 11 successfully completed the computer training courses.

Facilitators said the courses were well attended and the experience was good since the participants were willing to learn and had an open mind.

Reflecting on the course, Corporal Mohamed said that he was very pleased to be given the opportunity to enhance his skills.

Tokens were also presented to the instructors and the vote of thanks was made by Corporal Phillips, who expressed gratitude for the opportunity which has sharpened her skills in report-writing via the computer.