summer is a season that is mostly associated with a lot of fun activities like traveling; which enables one to experience new cultures and connections, festivals, and learning new things in different places like summer boot camps and other out-of-school learning experiences. And without any doubt, one of the biggest skills to learn this summer, especially for kids and teens should be tech-related skills because of the impact of information communication and technology (ICT) on society today. &nbsp;
So, in this blog post we’ll look at the importance of ICT in society, Garnet care foundation’s summer ICT Bootcamp, who should attend, What to learn, and the conclusion. &nbsp;
The importance of ICT in Society; One can’t phantom a world without information technology today. From the way we communicate to how we work, it’s difficult to picture a world where we could separate human interaction and behavior from information communication and technology(ICT), as it’s evident how it has massively impacted our society and culture because everywhere that we look, ICT is in the things we use, like smartphones, gadgets, toys, aircraft, shopping malls, schools, worship centers,cinema theatres, gyms, restaurants, and hotels, information communication and technology offer efficiency in operations, quick transactions, and the ability to store unlimited data. &nbsp;
Garnet care foundation’s summer Boot camp; Summer holidays are coming and many of you may have planned a vacation away from town and many more will be looking for fun and learning activities for themselves and their kids as well, which is customary as per summer activities in this regard, Garnet care foundation has been thinking of your kids and wants to engage them in activities that will surely enable their development and well-being through her summer ICT boot camp program which will include: learning by having fun, individual and team-building creative projects that promote 21st-century skills in ICT.&nbsp;
This Boot Camp promises to be the space where the imagination of each child will be unlocked. Their energy, creativity, and curiosity will be allowed to explore the world of ICT.&nbsp;
Garnet care foundation’s Summer ICT Boot Camp is open to all kids 8-20-year-old and Adults.&nbsp;
What to Learn; starting with basic computer appreciation, this course is for kids and adults that are not yet familiar with the basic computing modules, they will be introduced to the functions of the keyboard, software like Microsoft suits or office computer operating system, how to open an email account, how to open and save files like PDF and DOC and how to use the internet access information as well as how to use the system to perform arithmetic and logical operation.&nbsp;
The next section is for programming, HTML, CSS &amp; JAVASCRIPT- The three-building block of the modern website. HTML is the backbone of all websites, and by starting with the basics of HTML your kids will be able to create some truly amazing sites. In this course, your kid will learn how to use HTML to structure the content of a website, as well as how to use an inline style to control the appearance of texts.&nbsp;
Conclusion; one can’t imagine a world without information technology today. because of the impact it has created on society. Since summer is the best time to have fun and learn new things why not give your kids the opportunity of learning or acquiring a tech skill in a seren, secured, fun and exciting place like garnet care foundation's summer Bootcamp.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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one can’t imagine a world without information technology today because of the impact it has created on society.
since summer is the best time to have fun and learn new things, why not give your kids the opportunity of acquiring or learning tech skill.	



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Probably you might’ve noticed your kids or perhaps you find yourself unnecessarily worrying about certain things that you’ve no business worrying about or control over. Things like; what will happen in the future or you‘re always anticipating disaster or the fear of the unknown, or you are excessively worried about things such as family, friends, school, etc. Chances are, you or your kid may have Anxiety.&nbsp;
&nbsp;In this article, I will be looking at the symptoms of anxiety, the danger of anxiety, and how to help kids with anxiety. 
But before that, let me give a brief definition of anxiety.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Anxiety: as defined by Anxiety.com is the mind and body's reaction to stressful, dangerous, or unfamiliar situations. It's the sense of uneasiness, distress, or dread you feel before a significant event.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Anxiety can begin early in life, and Childhood anxiety is one of the most significant mental health problems of our time, 
according to the National Institute of mental health, one in five children will experience some kind of clinical level of Anxiety by the time they reach adolescence.
That’s an alarming statistic and due to the serious nature of mental health-related illnesses like anxiety, the united nation sets a day aside in commemoration of mental health, in a bid to raise awareness of the danger of mental-related illnesses.&nbsp;
One might naturally or curiously ask why is anxiety on the increase, and what causes it to be prevalent?&nbsp;
According to experts in the field of clinical psychology and psychiatry, experiencing intermittent anxiety is a normal part of life,
Which is due to worry about things such as; high career expectations, societal acceptance, school performance, health, 
money, and family problems, However, anxiety can be dangerous and life-threatening, especially when it’s left unchecked, with that said, let’s look at some dangers of anxiety. &nbsp;&nbsp;
 The Dangers of Anxiety: when anxiety becomes extreme, it can lead to alcohol or drug abuse, depression or suicidal thoughts and behaviors, frequently emotional and physical health issues, and the inability to function socially. 
This can be frustrating and a cause for concern, especially to parents whose kids are experiencing alife-threatening form of anxiety, 
but as challenging as it might be, all hope is not lost because anxiety is treatable and one of the ways of treating it is through spotting the symptoms early. Here are some common symptoms of anxiety;&nbsp;
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· Change in appetite (increase or decrease)&nbsp;
· Recent weight fluctuations without any intent&nbsp;
· Physical pain (shoulder, neck, jaw)&nbsp;
· Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep&nbsp;
· Biting nails, picking scalp, pulling out hair &nbsp;
· Rapid heart rate, feeling flushed &nbsp;
· Excessive worry and difficulty concentrating&nbsp;
· Restlessness or Agitation &nbsp;
After spotting these symptoms, the next phase is to find a treatment, according to mental health professionals, 
Anxiety can be treated through psychotherapy and medications. &nbsp;
Psychotherapy; 
Cognitive-behavioral therapy is the most effective form of psychotherapy for anxiety disorders. Generally, a short-term treatment that focuses on teaching you specific skills to improve your symptoms and gradually return to the activities you've avoided because of anxiety&nbsp;
CBT includes exposure therapy, in which you gradually encounter the object or situation that triggers your anxiety 
so you build confidence that you can manage the situation and anxiety symptoms, also self-care can be therapeutic in anxiety treatment. &nbsp;
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Self-care: tips that may be helpful in mild or less- serious anxiety cases:&nbsp;
· Be physically active. Develop a routine so that you and your kids are physically active most days of the week. Exercise is a powerful stress reducer. It may improve your mood and help you stay healthy. 
Start out slowly and gradually increase the amount and intensity of your activities.&nbsp;
· Ensure that your kids get enough sleep, do what you can to make sure you all are getting enough sleep to feel rested.&nbsp;
· Eat well-balanced diets, such as focusing on vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and fish.&nbsp;&nbsp;
· Practice relaxation techniques &nbsp;
Medications:&nbsp;
Several types of medications can be used to relieve symptoms, depending on the type of anxiety disorder your kids or you might have and whether you also have other mental or physical health issues. For example:&nbsp;
· Certain antidepressants are also used to treat anxiety disorders.&nbsp;
· An anti-anxiety medication called buspirone may be prescribed.&nbsp;
· In limited circumstances, your doctor may prescribe other types of medications, such as sedatives, also called benzodiazepines or beta-blockers. These medications are for short-term relief of anxiety symptoms and are not intended to be used long term.&nbsp;
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See a doctor immediately if you Noticed any of the following in your kids;&nbsp;
· Suicidal thoughts&nbsp;
· panic attack&nbsp;
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summary; I believe if you follow or practice the recommendation in this article you'll help your kids or even yourself deal with anxiety. &nbsp;&nbsp;
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Anxiety can begin early in life, and Childhood anxiety is one of the most significant mental health problems of our time, so  it's important to know how to help kids deal with Anxiety.

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&nbsp;Are you tired of looking for jobs or you are frustrated with getting rejection emails after sending countless applications to companies or organizations? &nbsp;
Well! you’re not alone, because according to the <a href="http://www.nigerianstat.gov.ng/" target="_blank">National Bureau of Statistics, Nigeria</a>’s Unemployment rate increased to 33.30 percent &nbsp;
in the fourth quarter of 2020 from 27.10 percent in the second quarter of 2020. 
this is due to many factors, one being the global pandemic which affected the world’s economy but regardless of the unpleasant statistics, there’s hope for you because there was a paradigm shift when the global disruption happened, 
it created exponential growth in the tech industry as well as brought new opportunities like the gig economy. &nbsp;
So in this article, I will look at the importance of industrialization through digitization as a panacea to wealth creation and unemployment reduction, &nbsp;
and Garnet care foundation's mission of making people economically viable through Digital literacy and industry-specific professional training. &nbsp;
It's often said that the greatest advantage of capitalism is wealth creation because since the advent of industrialization the propensity for wealth generation &nbsp;
has increased on the earth. &nbsp;
Personal and corporate wealth increased when industrialization became the dominant method or means of harnessing human and material resources on earth, and it took a new dimension with the adaption of digitalization globally. &nbsp;
Regardless of what stage the industrialization revolution of the human race is in, the principal thing hasn’t changed and that is wealth creation. &nbsp;
As a matter of fact, Nations that have adopted digitalization from technology and innovation have grown richer and wealthier. &nbsp;
Industrialization was born primarily from the ingenuity of the human industrious spirit, this ingenuity has seen innovative business ideas arise from small office spaces to conglomerates, for example, Amazon which was founded by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Bezos" target="_self">Jeff Bezos</a> from his garage 
which was Initially an online marketplace for books has expanded into a conglomerate with a multitude of products &nbsp;
that include; <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E-commerce" target="_self">e-commerce</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud_computing" target="_self">cloud computing</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_streaming" target="_self">digital streaming</a>, and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artificial_intelligence" target="_self">artificial intelligence</a> and it’s amongst the 5 biggest technology companies 
in the world and has been referred by many as one of the most influential economic and cultural forces in the world, also Facebook now called meta &nbsp;
that was Founded by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Zuckerberg" target="_self">Mark Zuckerberg</a> with fellow <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvard_College" target="_self">Harvard College</a> students and roommates <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eduardo_Saverin" target="_self">Eduardo Saverin</a> and co, which started from a university dorm room with the idea to connect friends from a section of campus has gradually expanded into 2.8 billion monthly active users
and changed the ways humans interact and communicate. &nbsp;
 I know by now, you’ll be wondering how does all this guarantee you a job well Garnet care foundation, a non for profit organization that was incorporated&nbsp;
in oct, 2017. believe that digital literacy from professional training can contribute to unemployment reduction as well as make people economically viable. 
this philosophy is part of the foundation’s mission which is "sound ICT education", and training in the prerequisite industrial professional skills that are needed in the fourth industrial revolution will bring about unemployment reduction as well as wealth creation.&nbsp;
this realization made the foundation to initiate the job-guarantee program which is an industry-specific training like;&nbsp;
Digital marketing, UI UX Full-stack web development. &nbsp;
Digital marketing: digital marketing basically is using the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet" target="_self">Internet</a> and online-based digital technologies such as social media or <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_media" target="_self">digital media</a>, search engine optimization, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Content_marketing" target="_self">content marketing</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Influencer_marketing" target="_self">influencer marketing</a>, content automation, campaign marketing, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data" target="_self">data</a>-driven marketing,&nbsp;
and other platforms to promote products and services.&nbsp;&nbsp;
UI UX Design: is the process of creating evidence-based, interaction designs between human users and products or websites.&nbsp;
Design decisions in UX design are driven by research, data analysis, and test results rather than aesthetic preferences and opinions.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Full-stack development: refers to web development taking place in both the front and back ends of a website, it entails the development of client-side and back end server-side portions of a web application.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Aside from giving trainees in-depth training in the aforementioned courses garnet care foundation connect them with employers upon completion &nbsp;
through their partnership with recruiting agencies such as; strategic outsourcing Ltd,business claud group(remote), irecruiters, jobgam, loadedville, recruitment trust, control your future(new Brunswick Canada remote), talentify.ci(US remote), Jobberman Nigeria, jet recruitment professionals, workforce group.&nbsp;
In conclusion, Embanking on professional training with Garnet care foundation in the aforementioned courses will guarantee you; &nbsp;
· 100% job placement, &nbsp;
· Career mentoring, &nbsp;
· interview preparation, &nbsp;
· 100% Salary hike, &nbsp;
· and Access to 25+ hiring partners.&nbsp;
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embanking on professional training with Garnet care foundation in the aforementioned courses will guarantee you 100% job placement, Career mentoring, interview preparation, 100% Salary hike and Access to 25+ hiring partners.


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You might’ve heard your kids talk about 3D Games like Minecraft, <a href="http://store.steampowered.com/app/435490/" target="_blank">Pierhead Arcade</a>,<a href="http://store.steampowered.com/app/525500/" target="_blank">Candy Kingdom</a>, and other virtual reality games that seem to be the new cool amongst kids and adults alike, or probably you’ve come across words like Artificial intelligence or Automation 
and techy words being used in everyday conversation. 
well if you’re not aware of the new reality or you're adrift, the world is now Digitalized and mankind’s evolution is in a technologically enabled stage 
and most of these technological innovations that have become part of our civilization like; the games your kids are playing, 
the ultra-modern tv in your sitting room, the microwave in your kitchen etc.are done or made to function in a particular way through coding
(computer programming) &nbsp;
&nbsp;In thisarticle, I will give you reasons why “Now is the right time to teach your kids how to code”, the benefits of teaching them how to code 
and how to get them started, I know by now you’ll be wondering what’s coding?&nbsp;
Coding; is the creative process of how we communicate with the computer. Code tells a computer what action to take and how to execute different actions or sets of instructions and Coding allows us to create things such as computer software, websites, apps, and video games.&nbsp;
There are various types of code, depending on what you want to develop. And different <a href="https://teachyourkidscode.com/kids-coding-languages/" target="_self">programming languages</a>.&nbsp;
Why is it important to teach your kids how to code now?&nbsp;
Like we all know kids from this generation are tech savvy, they’re part of the social generation to have access to the internet and portable digital technology, which many regard as Gen Z, as a matter of fact there’re kids that has gained global recognition through coding &nbsp;
such as; Ben Pasternak, an <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australians" target="_self">Australian</a> technology entrepreneur. 
He is the co-founder and CEO of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simulate_(company)" target="_self">SIMULATE</a>, an American <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nutrition" target="_self">nutrition</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technology" target="_self">technology</a> company, that has raised US$57M in investment to date, 
who developed his first successful app at the age of 13, he was named as one of the world's most influential teenagers by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_(magazine)" target="_self">Time</a> in 2016, 
interestingly some of the world’s richest and influential men learnt how to code at tender age, Like many other famous programmers, Mr. Musk taught himself how to code when he was still a child at the age of twelve, 
Elon has been able to develop some of the most important technological tool in modern time. 
Mr. Zuckerberg is another incredible individual that has completely changed how the world works. Mark’s coding journey began in middle school. 
He also taught himself how to code when he was in middle school. When he was in college, Zuckerberg and the Winklevoss brothers conceived Connect U, which later become Facebook. 
Before becoming the richest man in the world, Gates was instrumental in the development of modern computers as they are today.&nbsp;
There are numerous success stories of influential people that started coding when they were young or kids, so you will be setting your kids up for success if you teach them how to code now.&nbsp;
Benefits of teaching your kids coding now.&nbsp;
· One of the benefits of teaching your kids coding is that it increases their Analytical and logical reasoning which will enable their critical thinking 
and problem-solving capacity, because writing code involves organizing and Analyzing data in a deductive structural sequence or process.&nbsp;
· It will give them better career opportunities; because some of the biggest jobs in the world are in the tech industry, 
coders (programmers or developers) makes between $500,000 Annually with stock options.&nbsp;
· Teaching your kids how to code now will make them relevant in the world, because the world is digitally driven and coding or programming knowledge 
are sort after in the workplace, industries and business. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
How to get your kids started.&nbsp;
There are severe ways to get your kids started with coding, as mentioned earlier some of the people that has made headways globally in the tech industrial 
were self-taught, so your kids can learn how to code from online tutorial like YouTube and other coding tutorial sites. 
Since learning is better suited in a conducive environment, you can sign or register your kids in garnet care foundation’s summer bootcamp 
or regular coding classes for kids.&nbsp;
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In summary:&nbsp;
Teaching your kids how to code now will increase their problems solving ability or capacity which will also make them rich,
because the world is looking for problem solvers, learning how to code will make them relevant in the world 
because coding skills are highly sort after by many industries and business, it will also shape their future. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Teaching your kids how to code now will increase their problems solving ability or capacity which will also make them rich, because the world is looking for problem solvers, learning how to code will make them relevant in the world because coding skills are highly sort after by many industries and business, it will also shape their future. 

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