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The Jamaica Computer Society was established in 1975, with the principal
aim of setting up and maintaining standards for professionals.
Accomplishments to date include : Establishment of the Jamaica Computer
Society Education Foundation (JCSEF) whose major focus is the implementation
of computer labs in all categories of schools across the island.
The JCS is working with the Foundation and the relevant Government
agencies to tailor a Computer Science curriculum for schools.
Collaboration with Government in the formation of national policies.
Collaboration with the University of the West Indies (UWI) and the
University of Technology (UTECH) formally CAST, in developing computer
Science curriculum to design programs to train people in specific
products.
Sponsorship of two scholarships for gifted, underprivileged children,
to study Computer Science at the University of the West Indies (UWI)
and the University of Technology (UTECH).
Establishment of international chapters starting with the JCS Toronto
Chapter in August 1993.
Establishment of a bulletin board to give members and non-members
information on job placement, product advertisement, news, research
and development (R&D) tools, and international links to other
associations.
An Annual Conference to provide a forum where industry specialists,
decision makers, and end users can assemble to exchange ideas, share
experiences, and demonstrate innovations in the application of information
technology to meet contemporary and future information requirements.
The First JCS Conference was held in 1976. |
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