Acer, Dubai Quality Group host student's IT workshop

One of the aims of Dubai Quality Group is to develop a well-educated and skilled workforce and to raise the general performance level of the local business environment.

"Dubai Quality Group is evolving and expanding its spheres of expertise and interest, and in line with this, has launched the Quality for Kids programme with an aim to embed quality within the foundation of our society. And by training the young minds of today, we are actually investing in the business community of tomorrow," said Dr. Mansoor Al Awar, the Chairman of Dubai Quality Group.

"Acer strongly supports the goals of the Dubai Quality Group and the education of Dubai's next generation of IT users. As the strong arm of a global IT giant, Acer Middle East is committed to sharing its industry knowledge and insight with young students of UAE," said Krishna Murthy, General Manager for Acer Middle East and NEW Africa.

"Acer has always supported the education sector in the Middle East, as it is one of our corporate goals to be a part of this growing sector, and at the same time contribute in building the future IT literate generation," said Ijaz Anwer, Corporate Account Manager, Acer Computer (M.E.) Ltd.

"It makes us proud to contribute in preparing future professionals of society," added Anwer.

The focus of the afternoon activities was education, with students gaining greater insight into technological applications such as web page creation and Internet use, as well having fun with mathematics.

"Dubai Quality Group is proud to collaborate with Acer Computer in launching an educative program in IT skills for participating students. It was indeed an enlightening event and students were enthusiastic about the ACER Computer program," commented Rima Khodr, Event Marketing Executive, Dubai Quality Group.

The program offered to students focused on learning more about how IT skills can empower an individual. The students gained a greater understanding of IT, as well as a sense of accomplishment. All participating students were awarded certificates upon completion of the program by Dubai Quality Group, while achievement certificates were also awarded by Acer to qualifying students.

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