Legend Golden Care Foundation (LGCF) organized an intensive Virtual Girls Empowerment in Technology (GETECH) training program for five young women aged between 20 and 26. The training was to equip participants with monetizable website skills using wordpress. The training aimed to close the gender gap in technology by equipping indigent girls with valuable technology skills, thereby increasing their employability and empowering them to be self-sustainable
Training Details
- Training Period: 19th April to 31st May (6 weeks)
- Frequency: Classes were held twice a week
- Mode: Online
- Introductory Guide Book: Shared with participants at the beginning of the training
Course Content
The training covered the following topics:
- Designing a Website Using WordPress:
- Introduction to WordPress
- Setting up a WordPress site
- Understanding the WordPress dashboard
- Domain and Hosting:
- How to purchase a domain
- Renewing domain and hosting services
- Themes and Plugins:
- Exploring various WordPress themes
- Installing and customizing themes
- Essential plugins for enhancing website functionality
- Building an E-Commerce Site Using the WooCommerce Plugin:
- Installing and configuring WooCommerce
- Adding and managing products
- Setting up payment gateways
Participant Support
LGCF provided data allowances to participants via cash transfers, ensuring they had the resources they needed to fully participate in the online training. This support was necessary to maintain attendance and participation.
Practical Application
To ensure hands-on experience, each participant was provided with a domain to practice on and design their own website during the course of the training. This practical approach enabled them to apply their learning in real time, deepening their understanding and proficiency.
Participant Selection
The selection process was conducted online. Candidates were screened based on their background and interest in technology. The primary criterion was to select indigent young women who demonstrated a keen interest in learning web design and e-commerce skills.
Training Outcome
Throughout the 6-week program, the participants demonstrated dedication and passion, quickly grasping the concepts and techniques taught. By the end of the training, all five participants had achieved mid-level web design skills using WordPress.
