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What is Computer Access for Literacy Learners (CALL)?
Learning how to use a computer can be a challenge if you struggle with reading or writing in English. Luckily, we offer the Computer Access for Literacy Learners (CALL) program. In this 30-hour program spread over 10 weeks you will learn the basics of using a computer from an experienced instructor who is trained in low-level language and literacy education. Classes are beginner-friendly, hands-on, and easy to follow.
Our instructors will teach you important computer skills for everyday tasks, including:
- Internet search
- Social media
- Basic software
Eligibility
Must be enrolled in our Literacy and Basic English Program
OR have Canadian Language Benchmark CLB 3L to CLB 4L
OR have Canadian Language Benchmark CLB 1 to CLB 3
Have legal status to study in Canada
Have limited computer skills
Semester (10 Weeks)
Intake 1: August 13 – September 25, 2019
Intake 2: October 3 – November 19, 2019
Intake 3: February 4 – March 18, 2020
Intake 4: April 7 – May 20, 2020
Location
TIES Forest Lawn
1723 – 40 Street SE
TIES Whitehorn
3820 – 32 Street NE
Cost
Low-Income Students
Free
Above Low-Income Students
$75.00
Schedule
The 30 hours training is spread across two weeks. You can register for classes anytime at two of our locations:
| TIES Forest Lawn (SE) Class Schedule | ||||||
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
| — | 3:00PM-4:30PM | 3:00PM-4:30PM | 3:00PM-4:30PM | — | — | — |
| TIES Whitehorn (NE) Class Schedule | ||||||
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
| — | 3:00PM-4:30PM | 3:00PM-4:30PM | 3:00PM-4:30PM | — | — | — |
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