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The Community Access Program (CAP) is a Government of Canada initiative, administered by Industry Canada, that aims to provide Canadians with affordable public access to the Internet and the skills they need to use it effectively. With the combined efforts of the federal, provincial and territorial governments, community groups, social agencies, libraries, schools, volunteer groups and the business community, CAP helps Canadians, wherever they live, take advantage of emerging opportunities in the new global knowledge-based economy. Under CAP, public locations like schools, libraries and community centres act as “on-ramps” to the Information Highway, and provide computer support and training. CAP is the key component of the Government of Canada’s Connecting Canadians initiative, whose goal is to make Canada the most connected nation in the world. CAP started in 1994 in rural communities with populations up to 50,000. Then in December 1999, following a successful pilot program in urban communities, CAP is now being rolled out to larger population centres of over 50,000. By March 31, 2001, Industry Canada wants to establish public Internet access sites in up to 10,000 rural, remote and urban communities across Canada. Call to book a Free one-on-one computer lesson with a CAP Youth Worker at any Elgin County Library branch.
The CAP Youth Workers are here to help you develop computer skills and use the Internet, with the topic of your choice. Some of the most popular lesson topics include searching on the Internet, creating and using an e-mail account, and using programs in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint). Watch for posters at your library advertising Cyber-Camps for children and adults. Sign up for one of these interactive group sessions on various themes and topics.
For more information regarding CAP Contact the Canadian Government at the following address, phone, fax or e-mail: 155 Queen Street, 7th Floor See the attached PDF file for a complete list of CAP sites in Ontario. |
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