Press Enter 1.0 as a model for ICT-driven extension services

Abstract

PRESS ENTER 1.0 (Progressive Research and Extension Services Toward Socio-Economic Enhancement Using New/Emerging Technologies for the Efficient Management of Resources) is a flagship extension initiative of the College of Computing and Multimedia Studies (CCMS) at Camarines Norte State College, implemented from 2021 to 2023. Anchored on Sustainable Development Goals 4 (Quality Education), 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), and 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), the program addressed ICT gaps in digital literacy, technological infrastructure, and administrative efficiency within the local government units, provincial agencies, and MSMEs in Camarines Norte. Through three integrated components—skills enhancement training, consultancy services, and system development—the program reached over 200 stakeholders. Key interventions included ICT upskilling workshops, IT audits, digital marketing consultations, financial literacy seminars, and the deployment of customized systems. The paper concludes that PRESS ENTER 1.0 demonstrates how ICT-based extension programs can serve as an effective model for localized digital governance, workforce empowerment, and sustainable community development.