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.
Build your employability skills
Be confident to apply for jobs
Upgrade for credits or for The Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC)
Learn new computer skills
Sharpen skills for Apprenticeship Training
We’re here to help you!
Full-time and part-time Skills Training & Upgrading Classes in St Thomas and Aylmer
Monday to Thursday 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
September 9, 2024 – June 19, 2025
Have questions? Contact Nicole at nmcneil@ywcaste.ca
Winter Computer Course
Session 2: Communication
February 3 – February 13
Employment Services Elgin, 400 Talbot St, St.Thomas
Mondays & Wednesdays from 9am – 11am
Aylmer Community Services, 20 Talbot St East, Aylmer
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 1pm – 3pm
Day 1 – Personal & Private Information Online,Social Media, My Digital or Online Footprint
Day 2 – Icons and Apps on Phone & Tablet, UsingZoom, WhatsApp and Messaging Applications
Day 3 – Evaluating Online Information, OnlineForms, Online Gaming
Day 4 – E-mail Basics, Recognizing Spam
No experience necessary. Bring your own laptop or use one that is provided.
To register for St.Thomas courses contact Nicole at (519) 631-9800 extension 228 or by email nmcneil@ywcaste.ca
To register for Aylmer courses contact Courtney at (226) 210-6800 or by email cdavis@ywcaste.ca
Winter Computer Course
Session 3: Safety Online
February 24 – March 6
Employment Services Elgin, 400 Talbot St, St.Thomas
Mondays & Wednesdays from 9am – 11am
Aylmer Community Services, 20 Talbot St East, Aylmer
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 1pm – 3pm
Day 1 – Computer Viruses and Other Online Threats, Social Media
Day 2 – Evaluating Online Information, Recognizing Spam, Deleting Online History
Day 3 – Passwords, Personal and Private Information Online, My Digital or Online Footprint
Day 4 – Online Banking, Online Shopping, Icons and Apps on My Phone and Tablet
No experience necessary. Bring your own laptop or use one that is provided.
To register for St.Thomas courses contact Nicole at (519) 631-9800 extension 228 or by email nmcneil@ywcaste.ca
To register for Aylmer courses contact Courtney at (226) 210-6800 or by email cdavis@ywcaste.ca
Drop-In Computer Classes
9 different sessions available in St.Thomas & Aylmer – attend the sessions that matter to you!
Aylmer Community Services, 20 Talbot St East, Aylmer
Mondays from 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Jan 27, Feb 3, 10, 21 Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 (no class Mon, Feb 17 because of Family Day)
YWCA St.Thomas-Elgin, 16 Mary St West, St.Thomas
Thursdays from 9:30am – 10:30pm
Jan 30, Feb 6, 13, 20, 27 Mar 6, 13, 20, 27
No experience necessary. Bring your own laptop or use one that is provided.
Free. No registration required.
Day 1: Intro to Computers
Day 2: Don’t be Afraid of Computers and Operating Systems
Day 3: Internet, Web Browsers and Internet Search Engines
Day 4: Email Basics
Day 5: Recognizing Spam
Day 6: Social Media and Public vs. Private Information
Day 7: Evaluating Online Information
Day 8: WhatsApp and Instant Messaging
Day 9: Computer viruses and Online Threats
Have questions?
St.Thomas courses – contact Nicole at (519) 631-9800 extension 228 or by email nmcneil@ywcaste.ca
Aylmer courses – contact Courtney at (226) 210-6800 or by email cdavis@ywcaste.ca
St Thomas
YWCA St. Thomas-Elgin
16 Mary St. West
(519) 631-9800
Aylmer
Aylmer Community Services
20 Talbot Street East
Aylmer, ON, N5H 1H4
(226) 210-6800
This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Ontario.
