Apprenticeship Pathway
- Learn about the apprenticeship pathway
- Use the internet to do labour market research for trade occupations
Ask a Tech
- Tech trouble or need help with your new device? We can help! Bring us your questions and bring along a device too (or use one of ours). We can work through it together.
Budgeting 101
- Get the skills and knowledge needed to budget
Communicate Effectively Online
- Learn about effective communication skills and the importance of clear communication
- Why and how people communicate
- What information are you trying to communicate and who are you trying to communicate it to
Computer Basics
- Understand your Windows 10 desktop, start menu, and taskbar
Consumer Knowledge
Credit Basics
- Understand the basics of credit and debt
Cyber Safety
- Learn about protecting yourself and your equipment. Overview of:
- Safe Surfing; Socializing and Interacting Online
- Email and text fraud/phishing; Malware; Pharming; Spoofing; Password usage
Email Basics
- Use your email account and contact list to send and receive emails and attachments
Employment Track
Use a computer to:
- Identify your field of interest and understand the labour market research
- Search and apply for jobs
Excel Basics (2-part)
A spreadsheet program that enables people to organize, analyze, and manage numerical data by working with worksheets.
- Create a worksheet/spreadsheet
- Work with rows, columns and cells
- Gridlines, borders and printing
- Formulas, functions, formatting and charts
Exploring Online Learning
Thinking of getting your grade 12 diploma, or participating in a post-secondary or general interest course? Maybe e-learning is the way to go.
- Introduction to learning through electronic media and the internet (e-learning)
Food & Nutrition
Use the internet to research recipes, nutrition labels/information, food guides
- Search for online flyers and coupons
- Use the Flipp App
Internet Basics (Navigating the Internet)
- Learn how to find information using Google and other search engines
- Internet security and safe web browsing
- Favorites and bookmarks
iPad Basics
- Overview – Features and settings
- Navigation – touch gestures and keyboard
- iTunes and App store
- Preinstalled Apps – Camera, FaceTime, Photos, Safari
Mac OS Basics
- Learn the basics of using a MacBook
Microsoft Teams
Participants must have a Microsoft, Hotmail, Outlook Account to:
- Learn how to use this app to video conference, chat, and share files
Online Learning Intro.
Thinking of getting your grade 12 diploma, or participating in a post-secondary or general interest course? Maybe e-learning is the way to go.
- Introduction to learning through electronic media and the internet (e-learning)
Online Storage
- Learn about online storage and how you can store your photos, videos, and files.
PowerPoint Basics
PowerPoint is a software program used to create slides or individual pages to be used in electronic presentations
- Create a slideshow presentation using slide designs, colours, fonts
- Add pictures, animations, and transitions to your presentation
Resumes & Cover Letters
- Create or update your resume and cover letter using Microsoft Word
Safe Shopping Online
- Learn how to shop online safely through consumer research, personal information protection, and safe payment options
Shopping Your Pantry
- Save time & money by learning how to shop & meal plan on a budget
Smart Phone Basics
- Learn about operating systems, text/messaging, data and more.
Social Media
- Manage your Facebook account to connect and share with your friends, family, and colleagues.
- Learn about privacy settings, uploading photos and videos, sending messages, posting status updates, and managing friend requests.
- Manage your LinkedIn account to build your professional identity, strengthen or create a network, and discover business opportunities
- Discover and save creative ideas through the sharing of images.
- Need an idea for a travel destination or new DIY project? Use your Pinterest account to publish a Pinboard to share and discover new interests.
- Use your Twitter account to communicate with friends, family, and the community. Learn how to send and receive quick, short messages called “tweets”
Social Networking 101
- Overview of applications used to create and share information and interact socially (social networking) – Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Twitter
Word Basics (2-part)
A word processing program that enables people to create and save documents
- Create, format, save and print documents and labels
- Cut, copy and paste
- Columns, text boxes and tables
- Word Art, pictures and shapes
- Spelling and grammar check
Zoom
- Learn to use this video conferencing app to stay connected
Soft Skills
- Accountability
- Adaptability
- Attitude
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Confidence
- Motivation
- Problem Solving
- Stress Management
- Team Work
- Time Management