2009-10-28: City hosts a "Role Model Hour"
City of Johannesburg, Human Development will be hosting a “Role Model Hour” at the Bellavista Technohub-Computer Clubhouse, on the 28th October 2009, from 15H00 – 16H00. The guest will be DJ Switch who used to be one of the anchors at YOTV.
The Computer Clubhouse is an After-School Learning Model that provides Free Access to young people from ages 9 –18, to use state of art Computer Technologies. The approach to technology is active rather than passive, where young people can create games, compose music, design websites, etc.
In Computer Clubhouse young people experience for themselves what it is like to be an architect, engineer, composer, artist, journalist, scientific researcher, computer programmer and wide array of other professions. Computer Clubhouse provides a positive hang-out for young people to interact with adult mentors in the usage of technological tools and lay a foundation their college and career paths.
Role Model Hour:
Most of the young people benefiting from the Computer Clubhouse Learning Model come from disadvantaged households, and are exposed to all sorts of social ills (drug abuse, academic failure, alcohol abuse, school drop-outs, teenage pregnancy and negative peer pressure). Social interaction between vulnerable young people and successful role models play a critical role in shaping lives, motivates, instil positive energies that influence character and career development.
Role Model Hour Objectives:
Share experiences with the Role Model and, in particular with young people in similar stages of development
Showcase successes – individual and collective
Learning about new opportunities and ways to deepen their experience in technology
Build skills and keep up with new life challenges
Have Fun!
For further information please contact: Lucky Mabaso at 083 289 9689 or 011 376 8556
Nthatisi Modingoane
Deputy Director: Communications
CITY OF JOHANNESBURG
Tel: (011) 407 7354
Fax: 403 3494
Cell: 082 467 9228
