CyberYouth is a volunteer program targeted but
not limited to newly arrived migrants and
refugees. It offers one on one computer tutoring
over 10 weeks, the outcome being a resume.

CyberYouth teaches basic computer skills and
focuses on to job searching strategies.

 

Volunteers are provided by CyberYouth. Tutors work one to one so that students can develop skills at their own pace and focus on their individual needs.

Mr Shiva Gounden, the CyberYouth volunteer coordinator.

Mr Shiva Gounden, the CyberYouth volunteer coordinator, approached Blacktown City Libraries in early 2011. CyberYouth was piloted at Stanhope Gardens Branch Library between April and July 2011. There were 11 students and volunteer tutors. The Library offered the computers.

After CyberYouth was piloted at Stanhope Gardens
Branch Library evaluations by both students and
tutors were extremely high.

CyberYouth will be offered at several Library
branches in 2012.

CyberYouth aligns with the Library’s vision to be ‘a
connected place’ and also with Council’s Trigger
Project, Bridging the Digital Divide in Blacktown.