Computer Skills for Beginners

The Digital Skills Program is a beginner-friendly training designed to help individuals develop essential computer and internet skills. Participants will learn computer basics, internet navigation, email management, and cybersecurity, gaining the confidence to use technology effectively in daily life.

The program consists of six sessions, held from April 14th - 25th on

Mon 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Wed 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Fri 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

and attendance at all sessions is required to complete the course and earn a certificate of completion.

Additionally, those who do not own a personal laptop, desktop, or tablet (or only have a school-issued device) may qualify to receive a brand-new laptop.

Attendees can expect engaging lessons, hands-on exercises, and expert guidance to help them navigate the digital world safely and efficiently. Sign up today and build your digital future!

Check out our website for more informarion - Digital Navigator Program | Lake County, IL

*This project is being supported, in whole or in part, by federal award number SLFRP0214 awarded to Lake County by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Residents must meet at least one of the following conditions under the U.S. Treasury guidelines to participate in this program. Individuals and households may qualify based on income if they fall within the low to moderate income category. The income limits are as follows: for a one-person household, the limit is $42,445; for a two-person household, the limit is $52,260; for a three-person household, the limit is $65,880; for a four-person household, the limit is $79,500; for a five-person household, the limit is $93,120; and for a six-person household, the limit is $106,740. Households or individuals who experienced unemployment as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Individuals who faced increased food insecurity due to the pandemic, meaning they had greater difficulty accessing enough food or food of adequate quality to meet their needs. Households or individuals who experienced increased housing insecurity, struggling to obtain stable or adequate housing because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Households or individuals who qualify for certain assistance programs, including those enrolled in the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), those receiving childcare subsidies through the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Program, and those who qualify for Medicaid.

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