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SEPTEMBER 2010 MEDIA FACTSHEET Silver Infocomm Initiative The Silver Infocomm Initiative (SII) is a six-year programme that aims to promote IT awareness and literacy to 45,000 senior citizens so that they can stay actively engaged in the digital age. Funding for SII has been increased from $2.5 million to $4.2 million. The programmes under this initiative are:
1) Silver Infocomm Day The Silver Infocomm Day Series is an annual event where IDA works jointly with industry and community to enrich the infocomm learning experience of senior citizens. From 2007, more than 4,500 senior citizens had attended the 3-in-1 event (talks, exhibition and hands-on training) featuring the latest in infocomm lifestyle trends. Jointly organised by the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) and RSVP Singapore – The Organisation of Senior Volunteers (RSVP Singapore), for the first time, this year‟s Silver Infocomm Day is held over six days at two venues : Singapore Polytechnic – 19, 20, 21 September 2010 Nanyang Polytechnic – 1, 2, 3 October 2010
Interesting Facts & Figures on SID Silver Infocomm Day 2010 attracted record number of participants and partners : IT course trainees – over 3,000 persons IT seminar attendees – over 2,500 persons Cyberguides and volunteers – over 200 persons Some of our partners have actively engaged their members‟ participation. Such as People‟s Association Active Aging Council, who have taken up all 700 seats at the seminars and IT workshops on 3 October at Nanyang Polytechnic. This is a good testament that our seniors nowadays recognise the importance of leading an active digital lifestyle to stay relevant and connected. Support from our industry partners has been overwhelming too, with 20 over sponsors, including: Partners Exhibitors Sponsors AddOn AddOn 3M iKnow Alcom AddOn INTEL Astrabon Alcom