Connect KW

Free Technology Training for Older Adults

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Jun 14 2016

Peer Coaching 2016Our technology peer coaches are offering support with computers and mobile devices (smart phones and tablets). Call us to book a coaching session 519-579-3800 and we will match you with an available coach that can show you what is possible with this new technology. Helping people master new technologies and improving Internet literacy has been a long standing objective for the Social Development Centre information services. Take a look at some of the resources we co-created with peer-coaches: map of computer and Internet access sites, coaching material, information resources for seniors.

Be a Peer Coach - Older Adults and Technology

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Jan 22 2016

older adults and technologyDid you enjoy using technology in 2015? Have you been helping friends, family members, and others around you use computers or mobile devices? If you are 55+ and interested in helping others learn skills to access information, join us in a peer-coach training this February and March. You can help many older adults get more information and assistance. Get in touch with Aleksandra at 519-579-1096/*3009 or ConnectKW@waterlooregion.org.

ConnectKW Career Development Position

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Oct 8 2015

The Social Planning Council of Kitchener-Waterloo is offering a career development work experience for a youth between 15 – 29 years with an interest in applying new information and communication technologies in support of social development,  with an emphasis on: Data visualization, Open source and open data, Web content management, Cloud applications and/or Social media and marketing.

To be considered for this position, forward: Resume and Cover Letter with a clear statement of learning objectives, career goals and qualifications by 4:00 p.m. Wednesday October 21, 2015.

ConnectKW 2015 Season Info

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Apr 27 2015

Traynor-Vanier Mobile labAnother successful season with ConnectKW has come to an end with a bang! This year,  the ConnectKW season started in October 2014 and ended at the end of March 2015. The ConnectKW team of the Planning Council of Kitchener-Waterloo held 175 no cost, one to one technology coaching sessions. There were more than 60 participants who came out to enjoy the coaching sessions.