It can be difficult for young people to find work in rural farming communities.  When they travel to bigger cities, they often find themselves at a disadvantage for lack of IT skills. Through the Mobile Computer Program, SEEDs workers in Riau, Indonesia hope to meet a felt need among families through providing computer education to local middle and high school students.  The goal is to give students marketable IT skills, confidence, and experience for the future.

This project had a successful launch in May 2014 after acquiring hardware, software, and an appropriate curriculum to teach Middle and High School students the Microsoft Office Suite. During the 2014-2015 school year we expanded the program to a total of three schools. We are now serving approximately 130 students, as well as a class of 10 teachers who also wanted to receive the training. The program has been very well received by staff, teachers, headmasters, and students.

Arianto is one of the high school students who is receiving computer education. He is now finishing his computer lab work so quickly that he has time to aid SEEDs workers by helping his fellow classmates finish their tasks.  Prior to receiving this training most students had never used a computer.  Now all of the students receiving this training feel more confident using computers, and some students, like Arianto, may decide to pursue further education in the IT field.