Module 1 - Session 1.5

COMPUTER SKILLS TRAINING OPPORTUNITY*

Functional skills in Computers are essential to do any job in Ontario. More professional skills in computer lead to more job opportunities. This session stresses the importance of computers to participants and they learn about how to access resources on learning basic skills in computers to taking courses toward a profession in the computer field.

* Over 90% of the jobs in the future will involve some form of computer use.

General Expectations or Outcomes of this Session
Participants will become familiar with:

• The importance of having functional ability in computers
• The basic courses in computers that are essential for most workers
• Where and how to get training
• The costs of training
• The time training takes

Specific Expectations from Session 1.5
Participants will understand:

• What basic or functional courses are important that will improve their chances in the job market
• What computer skills they have and what they need to upgrade
• Where to find appropriate computer training opportunities at an affordable cost

Links and Sources of Information  

• Education and Training Institutions Kitchener - Waterloo and Vicinity
  • Canada's Ultimate University and College Information Site Educational Institutions Providing Computer Training
  • Educational Institutions and Services
  • Educational Institutions Providing Computer Training
  • Conestoga College
  • Computer Programmer/Analyst Course at Conestoga
  • Distance and Continuing Education
  • Sir Wilfrid Laurier University
  • The CAP Project in Waterloo Region (Community Access Program)
  • Toronto School of Business
  • University of Waterloo

• Electronic Resources
  • ACCESS Program
  • Adult and Continuing Education (computer courses)
  • CAP (Community Access Program)
  • Canadian College of Business and Computers - Job Trends
  • Careers at DALSA
  • Computer Careers
  • Computer Science Graduate Schools in Canada
  • Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers
  • Computer Software Companies in Canada
  • Computer Training, KW
  • GURU: On Line Information Technology Learning Solution
  • Service Canada Ontario: Training and Learning Information
  • Kitchener Computer Services
  • Ontario Ministry of Education and Training
  • Ontario Job Futures
  • School Finder
  • The KW URban CAP (Community Access Program) Project - Computer Learning Opportunity

 

• Self-Learning Tools
  • Beginners Guide to Downloading
  • Information Technology Association of Canada
  • Internet for Beginners

 

On Line Internet Courses

• Free Computer Training and Internet Courses on Line
• HTML: An Interactive Tutorial for Beginners
• Internet Training for Seniors
• On Line Courses from Ontario colleges leading to certificates
• Universtity of Waterloo Distance and Continuing Education

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