I finally have a new name in mind.
Well, in fact I have the initials, but I still need to find the appropriate name.
I know that a name defines an organisation but there are so many parameter that need to be taken into consideration. Is also true that I have my vision of ""TRAINING OF DISADVANTAGED PEOPLE without discrimination", and I would like the name to reflect that goal.
But I cannot ignore market dynamics. What I mean is simple: I can't keep myself in business if I am not able to pay my bills. I have been relying on friends: Recently, a friend of mine paid my electricity bills after 2 weeks when I was out of business because they had cut my service.
Anyway, back to the name: My idea is simple. Our new name is CLICspace!
Isn’t it great?
The acronym stands for C....... LEARNING & INFORMATION CENTER.
C can stand for so many things that are important to us: COMMUNITY, COMPUTERS and
CERTIFICATION....and COMPETENT, CARING, and CREATIVE.
Until I take the final decision I should not ignore that the main services I wish to provide to the
community is information & training on FOSS (Free & Open Source Software).
One thing that people should understand about software licensing is that most of them simply use
one platform because is widely used. Very few people have ever had the opportunity to see how FOSS works, not to talk about using it, simply because no one provides training for them.
I wish to be the one who will spearhead a revolution of FOSS DEVELOPERS by training those who are coming from disadvantaged backgrounds. Most of them are trapped in low end jobs. Many are even jobless simply because they cannot afford to go to a professional training center to acquire the skills they need to land better jobs. And even people with training often cannot find work.
In fact the "CLICspace " will certainly start by simply training people but in the long run I wish to create an IMPACT SOURCING CENTER inside the CENTER to give them the opportunity to put the skills they will acquire in practice.
None of knows what the future holds. For me I am confident because my cause is noble. I hope and
believe that many people will benefit from what I am doing.
Here is what is happening in the next 2 weeks:
We are organising skills based workshops on various software to improve office productivity.
We are helping people to access to information that can help them achieve their goals.
We are creating a place where people can acquire the Computer Skills that will permit them improve
their lives.
We are providing a "ladder" to help people determine their level of proficiency in using Computers and then help them acquire the next set of skills they need to contribute to their own success.
We hope you are as excited as we are.
Please come by – in person or by posting a comment below – and let us know what you think!!
