WPCNR WINBROOK WINDOW. By John F. Bailey. October 9, 2003: Slater Center in cooperation with Verizon introduced a pioneering program for city youths at its computer center Thursday evening at the Slater Center Computer Center. Charles Booth, Director of the Slater Center in an interview with WPCNR said the Center has received a grant of $50,000 from Verizon and an additional $10,000 from the City of White Plains to create "The PC Technical Internship."

Booth described the PCTI as a two- session program, each session running 8 to 9 weeks in which interns will learn from private instructors from business, "every aspect of computers," from how to set it up to how to take it apart and how to repair them, " Booth said. "The goal is for youths completing this program to become certified computer technicians."

He said, the Slater Center, by virtue of the Verizon and City grants, has been able to hire 2 instructors and 2 computer consultants to teach the course, who have agreed to conduct the program for substantially less than they earn in their professional positions.

Asked if there would be a job placement program connected with the course, Booth said they have contacted some companies, and are in hope of setting up such a placement service for the graduates. For more information on how to participate, contact the Slater Center at 948-6211.