Ready to take the next step
Toward work or education?
Digital Skills for Work & Learning is a no-cost, 8-week, in-person program
that helps women and gender-diverse learners build practical digital skills
for employment, job search, and further education.
Build the Digital Skills for What Comes Next
You know how to use a mouse and keyboard, but applying for a job, starting a course, or entering a workplace can require much more.
Practice the digital skills you need to communicate, complete everyday tasks, participate in online learning, and prepare for your next step toward employment or education.
Skills You Can Learn
Workplace Tools
Practice everyday digital tasks used in the workplace.Online Learning
Build confidence navigating digital learning environments.Online Meetings
Learn to communicate and participate effectively online.Career & Learning Planning
Explore your goals and prepare for your next step.
Who We Help
This Program May Be for You If You:
Have beginner English skills (CLB 3 or 4), or beginner reading and writing skills (Canadian Grade 6 level or below)
Have some basic mouse and keyboard skills but need more practice using technology
Plan to attend a learning program or start a beginner or entry-level job
Can attend the full 8-week program in person
Self-identify as a woman. The program is also open to non-binary and gender-diverse people
Are experiencing financial barriers
How To Apply
You can register yourself or be referred by a community organization.
Fall 2026 Program
October 5 – December 2, 2026
Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Optional tutorial support from 9:30 – 10:00 a.m.
8 weeks
In person at Making Changes Association
Classroom computers are provided
No fee to attend
Contact Adrienne at 587-329-9592 or employmentlifeskills@makingchangesassociation.ca for more information.
What You’ll Learn
Workplace Tools
Navigate multiple applications and windows
Use basic Excel for data entry, timesheets, and expenses
Organize files and folders
Send, receive, and reply to emails
Write professional messages
Use Outlook email and calendar
Write and format documents in Word
Stay safe online
Online Learning
Use online learning platforms such as Google Classroom, Moodle, and Blackboard
Access assignments, quizzes, and grades
Upload assignments and documents
Online Meetings
Use Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet
Set up your microphone, camera, and speakers
Use meeting chat features
Participate in breakout rooms
Career & Learning Planning
Identify employment and learning goals
Explore job and education options
Strengthen communication skills
Build problem-solving skills
Why Digital Skills Matter for Work & Learning
Technology is part of how we apply for jobs, communicate at work, complete training, and participate in education.
For learners with limited digital experience, everyday tasks like joining an online meeting, uploading an assignment, completing a digital timesheet, or navigating multiple applications can become barriers to moving forward.
Digital Skills for Work & Learning provides a supportive environment where participants can practice these skills before they need to use them independently at work or in education.
Greater Digital Confidence
Practice everyday digital tasks in a supportive environment and become more comfortable using technology independently.
Increased Learning Readiness
Become familiar with the digital platforms and tasks commonly used in courses, training, and further education.
Stronger Workplace Readiness
Build practical skills for common workplace tasks, from professional email and calendars to documents, spreadsheets, and online meetings.
More Confident Digital Communication
Practice communicating professionally through email, virtual meetings, and other digital tools.
Building Pathways to Work & Education
Developing practical digital skills can help participants move forward with greater confidence and independence.
Workplace Digital Readiness
Online Learning Confidence
Professional Digital Communication
Clearer Employment & Education Goals
How To Support Basic Digital Skills
Your support provides the patient, supportive training that enables women to independently navigate Canadian systems and access community resources.
Make a Financial Donation
Monthly or one-time contributions
help provide instruction, classroom
resources, technology, and hands-on
learning opportunities.
Volunteer for Support Help
Help participants practice
digital skills in a patient and
encouraging learning environment.
Become a
Program Partner
Support Digital Skills for Work &
Learning through financial contributions,
technology resources, or other
program support.
PROUDLY FUNDED BY
Digital Skills for what comes next
Your support helps participants move beyond basic computer skills and
build practical digital confidence for employment and education.