Skills Training & Upgrading

Step Up To Your Future!

We appreciates the strength it takes to return to training.

We recognize your current skills and will assist you in planning your next steps!  We’ll make it a comfortable learning experience and will help you meet your goals.

We want to hear from our community?  Please take a few minutes to complete our Tech Survey to tell us more about what areas of interest you have with regard to computer courses, your knowledge level and program locations to best serve you.

Intro to Computers

3 week course for adults from 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Employment Services Elgin, 400 Talbot St, St.Thomas
Mondays & Wednesdays – Sept 16 to Oct 2

Aylmer Community Services, 20 Talbot St East, Aylmer
Tuesdays & Thursdays – Sept 17 to Oct 3

Learn basic computer skills such as:

• Getting familiar with a computer
• Using email
• Browsing the internet
• Managing files
• Using features of Microsoft Windows

No experience necessary. Bring your own laptop or use one that is provided.

To register contact Nicole at (519) 631-9800 extension 228 or by email nmcneil@ywcaste.ca 

Microsoft Word

St.Thomas classes: October 7 – 28 (no class Thanksgiving Monday)
Held at Elgin Employment Services, 400 Talbot Street
Mondays & Wednesdays from 1:00 – 3:00pm

Aylmer classes: October 8 – 24
Held at Aylmer Community Services
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 1:00 – 3:00pm

Learn how to:

• Type and format text
• Organize information using titles, headings, and lists
• Add pictures and tables
• Print and create PDFs to share your finished documents

No experience necessary. Bring your own laptop or use one that is provided.

To register contact Nicole at (519) 631-9800 extension 228 or by email nmcneil@ywcaste.ca 

Computer Basics in Aylmer *evening classes

Choose Your Session or Attend All Three!

 Tuesdays from 6:00-8:30 pm
Aylmer Community Services, 20 Talbot St East

• Free
• No experience necessary
• Bring your own laptop or use one that is provided
• Attend the sessions that matter most to you
• Advance registration is required

Class Schedule:

Session 1: First Steps > Oct 8, 15 & 22
Find out what your computer can do and how to get started. Learn about common computer programs and how to get online safely.

Session 2: Communicating with Computers > Oct 29, Nov 5 & 12
Send and receive e-mails while avoiding spam. Learn how to connect with friends and family using social media, instant messaging, your smartphone and video calls.

Session 3: Protecting Yourself Online > Nov 19, 26 & Dec 3
Learn how to protect your online information and deal with space and computer viruses. Find out more about online banking, cloud storage and online shopping.

To register contact Aylmer Community Services at (226) 210-6800 or email Courtney at cdavis@ywcaste.ca

Computer Basics at the Seniors’ Centre

Nov 6, 7, 13 & 14 Wednesdays & Thursdays from 1:00-3:30 pm
St.Thomas Seniors’ Centre, 225 Chestnut Street

• Free
• No experience necessary
• Bring your own laptop or use one that is provided
• Advanced registration required

Class Schedule:

Nov 6 – Sending Emails and Recognizing Spam
Nov 7 – Staying Safe Online
Nov 13 – Social media, Your Digital Footprint and Instant Messaging
Nov 14 – One-on-One Support. Pre-registration required. Bring your tech-related questions to our instructor for one-on-one instruction. A limited number of 30-minute sessions available.

To register contact Nicole at (519) 631-9800 extension 228 or by email at nmcneil@ywcaste.ca