Learn Everyday Technology - Digital Literacy Training
The Learn Everyday Technology (LET) program is designed to bridge the digital gap for residents in the Region of Peel. This program provides vital digital access support, empowering individuals to cultivate essential skills and navigate technology with ease. Through personalized digital literacy workshops, participants gain proficiency in performing daily tasks efficiently, expanding their educational horizons and increasing their employability. By fostering connectivity and promoting self-sufficiency, LET contributes to building a stronger and more resilient community.
Services Available
Topic areas include:
- Introduction to Digital Literacy (basic computer skills, operating systems, file management)
- Internet Basics (introduction to Internet, web navigation, safety and security)
- Communication Tools (email, instant messaging, social media)
- Digital Productivity Tools (Microsoft Teams or Zoom, Google Workspace)
- Digital Citizenship (copyright, cyber ethics, digital footprint)
Who is Eligible
The program is available to newcomers and recipients of social assistance living in Peel Region.
Program Intake
The program is available both in-person and online, scheduled for two days per week over a five-week period.
For in-person classes, sessions are held at COSTI’s Mississauga location (6750 Winston Churchill Boulevard) on Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30 to 3 p.m., and at COSTI’s Brampton North location (10 Gillingham Drive) on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 to 3 p.m.
Online classes are conducted on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 - 7:30 p.m.
For registration details, contact us at 905.459.6700 or 905.451.7147 | peelskillstraining@costi.org. To access our flyer and learn more, please click here.
Times
Session dates are listed below:
- April 29, 2024
- June 3, 2024
- July 8, 2024
- August 12, 2024
- September 16, 2024
- October 21, 2024
Contact Details for:
Learn Everyday Technology - Digital Literacy Training
Language & Skills Training Services, Brampton North 10 Gillingham Drive, Suite 109A Brampton, ON L6X 5A5
Phone: 905.459.6700 or 905.451.7147
Email: peelskillstraining@costi.org
This Program is Located at:
6750 Winston Churchill Boulevard, Unit 8A
Mississauga, ON L5N 4C4
Phone: 905.567.0482 | mississaugaemployment@costi.org
10 Gillingham Drive, Suite 109A
Brampton, ON, ON L6X 5A5
Phone: 905.451.7147 | peelskillstraining@costi.org
The program is funded by the Region of Peel Digital Literacy Fund.
