YMCAs of Cambridge and Kitchener-Waterloo
Site: YMCA of Cambridge
Service: Online Computer Literacy Program for Newcomers
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Suggest Update| Record #: CND0288 | Last Modified: 21 May 2020 | Last Full Update: 21 May 2020 |
| Organization Details | |
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| Alternate Name | CV19 ; Young Men's Christian Association |
| Areas Served | Waterloo Region |
| Description & Services | |
| Description (Service) | Online basic computer programs for newcomers * Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint |
| Hours | Microsoft Word: May 11-May 27, Mon and Wed 12 noon-1:30 pm Microsoft Excel: Jun 3-Jun 29, Mon and Wed 12 noon-1:30 pm Microsoft Powerpoint: Jul 6-Jul 29, Mon and Wed 12 noon-1:30 pm |
| Eligibility | Immigrants and Refugees |
| Application | Please visit https://form.jotform.com/90144359014249 to register |
| Languages | English ; Multilingual Staff; Interpretation Services |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Computer and Related Technology Classes ~ Immigrants/Refugees |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 519-721-7221 |
| Website | www.ymcacambridgekw.ca |
| Primary Contact | Danica; Phone: 519-721-7221; Email: danica.mitrovic@ckw.ymca.ca |
| Address and Location Information | |
| Public Comments | COVID-19 Update: YMCA Immigrant Services are continuing to provide online settlement services for newcomers to Canada and Waterloo Region. We use every online platform available to us and find ways to support our clients through Skype, Zoom, WhatsApp, Facebook, over the phone and email. The YMCA language assessment centre is placing new clients on a wait list for service once assessments start up again. Please call 519-579-9622 x 242 or email ckw-newcomers@ckw.ymca.ca for appointment. We provide services in the following languages: English, French, Albanian, Amharic, Arabic, Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian, Cantonese, Dari, Farsi, Hindi, Mandarin, Oromo, Pashto, Punjabi, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Tigrinia, Turkish, and Urdu. Services include assistance with accessing information and referrals to: • Child, Youth & Family Resources • Community & Recreation (Virtual YMCA and other online community and recreation services) • Education & Training (including English and French language online learning resources) • Employment Support • Health • Housing • Government Benefits (including federal and provincial COVID 19 emergency support) • Immigration and Citizenship • Legal & Social Services • Ontario School System • Personal Finance & Income Tax • Credential Assessment • Consumer information • Shelter, Food & Clothing Also providing interpretation services (phone or videoconferencing) remotely. Languages include: Arabic, Armenian, Farsi, Persian, Dari, Pashto, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish. If you require an interpreter email interpretations@ckw.ymca.ca. More information is available on our website: www.ymcaimmigrantservices.ca |
| Located In Community | Cambridge |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Hespeler Rd. and Can-amera Pkwy. |
| Physical Access | Not Applicable |
