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GreenThumb Demonstrates Success in Training Older Workers

Wed, 03/15/2000 - 1:00am — Karen Stevenson
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The United States Committee of the United Nations International Year of Older Persons recently recognized Green Thumb, Inc. '“ Texas Program with one if its National Awards for Excellence in Aging Programs. The "Got/IT!" Information Technology Training Program in Austin, a partnership with Green Thumb, Microsoft and ExecuTrain was launched to provide technology training to older workers for IT careers. The project had its challenges, since there were diverse skills sets and a wide spectrum of exposure to technology among the students. Age was never an issue. Diane Cowan, Green Thumb regional director, said that the students' unusual level of dedication was a key factor in their success.

The United States Committee of the United Nations International Year of Older Persons recently recognized Green Thumb, Inc. '“ Texas Program with one if its National Awards for Excellence in Aging Programs. The "Got/IT!" Information Technology Training Program in Austin, a partnership with Green Thumb, Microsoft and ExecuTrain was launched to provide technology training to older workers for IT careers. The project had its challenges, since there were diverse skills sets and a wide spectrum of exposure to technology among the students. Age was never an issue. Diane Cowan, Green Thumb regional director, said that the students' unusual level of dedication was a key factor in their success.