Free Community Computer Literacy Program

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The North East is an area that has a broad demographic of immigrants and participants that are new to Canada. Based on the information, there is a need for affordable language classes to be both created and accessible. Having access to these types of programs would not only allow for an increase in literacy but also assist newcomers in integrating into Calgary. With their newfound skills, they would be much more comfortable in their new home and have an increase in confidence. In Canada and all western countries, technology is a dominating force. By offering a class that would provide a place to learn the basics and be set on a path of further learning opportunities is vital for those who lack this ability. It is important to be literate in English and the internet and computers to be successful.

Our main goal for the computer literacy program is to allow more individuals access to a place where the basics are taught. As we continue to become more technologically, advanced individuals need to be able to use computers and various applications. Aside from knowing the basics of being able to utilize all the information offered on the internet, it would be very beneficial to every single member.

As critical computer literacy, it is fundamental to be able to both speak and read English. It is an essential requirement to be able to do any job and be able to build relations with a variety of different people. However, there aren’t that many free options that are established in a location easily accessible to individuals that most need the program. For our Life Skills program, our primary goal is to teach the basics that would allow participants the ease to be independent and comfortable filling out documents as well as creating resumes. These are vital life skills that everyone needs to know to be successful in their life. By teaching these skills, we enable participants to fill out applications without the fear of doing it wrong and the ability to do it on their own. Also, by teaching resume creation, they can now apply for jobs and contribute to society.