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The Province of Alberta is working in partnership with the Government of Canada to provide employment support programs and services. Five free courses offer hands-on computer skills, workplace reading and writing skills, and current job search strategies, to enhance the opportunity to find and maintain employment. Students can enroll in all five workshops (5 weeks) or take individual workshops as required, depending on needs.

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Who can attend these workshops?

These workshops are open to:

  • Work-ready Albertans (18 years and older) who are currently unemployed or marginally employed (working 20 hours or less per week) and need to enhance their computer skills, workplace reading and writing abilities, or job search strategies to improve their employment prospects.
  • Albertans for whom English is a second language, provided they have a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) score of 5.75, with each skill area scoring at least 5. Weekly tutoring sessions are available for participants facing language-related challenges during the workshops.
  • Employment Insurance (EI) and Income Support (IS) clients, as the workshop hours are designed to accommodate ongoing job search obligations.

Student Testimonials

Computer skills Workshop student Geraldine Carabin

After being out of the workforce for the last few years, this course enabled me to rebuild my confidence and skills that would make it possible for me to look for gainful employment in the future. Even though I was familiar with both Microsoft Word and Excel previously, these courses taught me a more in-depth understanding of both.

I would highly recommend these courses to anyone. The instructors were amazing! They were very knowledgeable, patient and very willing to help anyone that needed it. Not only did I enjoy going to class each and every day, I also met some wonderful classmates.

Geraldine Carabin, 2022

 

Computer Skills Workshop Student HajiraI consider myself very lucky to have been able to be a part of the computer skills workshop. This workshop not only assisted me in learning computer related skills, but also gave me a confidence boost, the chance to better my communication skills, as well as building strong and lasting connections with amazing classmates and instructors . I would recommend this workshop to anyone who needs that jump start to their employment journey or are simply just in need of a memory refresher.

Hajira, 2022

Workshop Descriptions

A requirement that a minimum of 80% of class attendance per 25 hour session is expected in order to receive a certificate of completion. NOTE: a client may participate in an entire session (5 weeks) or take individual workshops as required, depending on needs

 Computer Fundamentals - 25 Hours

In this introductory workshop, you will learn to operate the computer and its applications using Windows 10. You will learn commonly used features and functions, and master document and file management. Using Internet Explorer, you will become familiar with browsing the internet, using search engines and applying these skills to research online job opportunities. Using MS Outlook, you will create an email account and learn to use Outlook both as a communication tool and a time management tool in the workplace.

 Workplace Reading and Writing Strategies - 25 Hours

Improve your reading skills and be ready for typical workplace-related documents. You will use the Preview, Navigate, Skim, Scan, Map and Study-to-Upgrade practices to increase your workplace productivity and reduce the risk of work-related incidents.
Writing in the workplace has evolved over the years and most information is now communicated in the form of a written document, therefore the ability to communicate effectively is key. Through this workshop you will learn writing techniques to convey messages that are professional, clear, and concise for work-related correspondence.

 Introduction To Microsoft Word - 25 Hours

This workshop is designed for those who require the skills necessary to use a word processing application for document creation and use in the workplace. Using Microsoft Word, you will practice creating, modifying and formatting a variety of documents with features such as margins, page numbers, headers, footers, track revisions, tables, clip art, labels, mail merge and more.

 Introduction to Microsoft Excel - 25 Hours

Microsoft Office Excel Foundations starts at the beginning. You will learn how to work with worksheets and workbooks, to analyze data using a variety of features, and to create, modify, and format common business reports such as budgets, inventory reports, invoices, and charts.

 Computer Applications - 25 Hours

Through a practical hands-on approach you will apply your knowledge of computer applications software to utilize technology to search for jobs. You will use MS Word, your own writing skills and peer reviews to develop a professional resume and cover letter. 

 Computer Skills Workshop Schedule

Clients are not permitted to miss more than one class of the workshop, regardless of whether they have a doctor’s note. If you anticipate missing more than one workshop day, please register for the next available workshop.

Workshop Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday: 9:00 am to 2:30 pm, with a 0.5-hour lunch break. During weeks with statutory holidays, workshops will run from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm, with a 0.5-hour lunch break.
  • Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, for two consecutive weekends.

Note: The schedule is tentative and subject to a minimum number of student registrations in order to operate.

Attendance Requirement:

A minimum of 80% attendance per 25-hour session (per week) is required to receive a certificate of completion.

 

 Spring April - May 2025

CourseDatesDaysTimes
Computer Fundamentals Postponed Monday to Friday TBD
 Workplace Reading & Writing Strategies  April 22 - 25, 2025 Tuesday to Friday 9:00 am  to 3:30
 Introductory MS Word Postponed Monday to Friday TBD 
 Introductory MS Excel Postponed Monday to Friday TBD 
 Computer Applications Postponed Monday to Friday  TBD

Spring May - June 2025

 
CourseDatesDaysTimes
Computer Fundamentals May 26 – 30, 2025 Monday to Friday TBD
 Workplace Reading & Writing Strategies June 2 - 6, 2025 Monday to Friday TBD 
 Introductory MS Word June 9 - 13, 2025 Monday to Friday TBD 
 Introductory MS Excel June 16 - 20, 2025 Monday to Friday TBD 
 Computer Applications June 23 -27, 2025 Monday to Friday  TBD

 

To Apply

If you have any questions or would like to register for the program, please reach out to us using one of the following methods:

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A Global Access staff member will contact you to determine your eligibility for the program. Please note, the program schedule is tentative and subject to a minimum number of student registrations in order to operate.