Article,
Terminal Operators Program: Development of a Computer Training Programme
CJOT, 53 (3): 147--150 (1986)
Abstract
The placement results & a description of the first Terminal Operators Program, a computer training program for physically disabled persons, are presented. An evaluation of the programme suggested that the programme was providing adequate computer skills training, but it was determined that computer terminal operator jobs were not readily available, & that microcomputer operators were in greater demand. The barriers to employment, such as reduced financial incentive & lack of self confidence, were underestimated in the original curriculum. The results of efforts to remedy these problems, in the form of tightening of admission policies, improving the curriculum, adding vocational counselling & adding a job club are discussed, along with placement results of the 2nd program.
