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Computer skills essential to break poverty cycle.(Technology)(Brief Article)
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Youth Studies Australia
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December 1, 2004
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Copyright informationCOPYRIGHT 2004 Australian Clearing House for Youth Studies. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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Research by The Smith Family indicates that computer skills are indispensable and that literacy now extends 'beyond the notion of the three Rs'. Rob Simons, the group's national research and social policy manager, said: 'Without basic computer skills, people are finding it harder to get a job and stay in touch with society.' The research ...
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