Computer and Internet Education

Here are links and information on local groups offering computer access and internet education for all ages and levels.

WPL's Tech Tutor Volunteer Trainers

New to the world of computers? Sign up for our one-on-one computer-training program with a knowledgeable volunteer computer trainer at the Main Library's Information Desk.

Computers for 50's Plus

Adult and Continuing Education (Waterloo Regional District School Board) offers a variety of courses. Fees do apply. For dates, course offerings and registration, contact the School Board at 519-570-0003 ext. 4298

Computer Programs for Seniors

The Victoria School Centre (25 Joseph Street, Kitchener; entrance off David Street) offers a variety of daytime courses including keyboarding, Windows, Word, Introduction to Computers, Internet, and a Computer Maintenance Workshop. Various fees apply and discounts are offered to seniors with a VIP Membership Card. Call 519-741-2501 or fax 519-741-2704 for a list of current course offerings.

Computer Training, Adult and Continuing Education

The Waterloo Region District School Board offers a wide range of daytime and evening courses at various locations. Fees apply. Call 519-570-0003 ext. 4298 for current information on course offerings.

Conestoga College Computer Training

Conestoga College offers an extremely wide range of computer courses including 1-day workshops (519-748-5220 ext. 3373), in-class courses (519-748-5220 ext. 3656), on-line and self-paced CD-ROM courses (519-748-5220 ext. 3393), and part-time (748-5220 ext. 3656) and full-time (519-748-5220 ext. 3628) certificate programs at its Doon, Waterloo and Guelph campuses. Fees apply. Email for further information.

WLU's Computer and Internet Training

Student Connections at Wilfrid Laurier University (75 University Ave. W., Waterloo) offers a wide range of 3-hour computer workshops in the evenings for $40.00 per class. Phone 519-884-0710 ext. 2820, fax 519-884-0201 or email for further information.

U of W's Continuing Education

Continuing Education (335 Gage Avenue, Kitchener) offers a wide variety of in-class and on-line programs. Various fees apply with in-class programs starting at $55.00 and on-line programs ranging from $145.00 to $165.00 per course. Phone 519-888-4002 or fax 519-746-4607 (Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm) or email for further information.

K-W Multicultural Centre

The Centre (46 Mount Hope Street, Kitchener) offers a wide range of settlement counselling and employment services for new Canadians, including free computer access. Office open Monday to Thursday from 9:00am to 5:00pm and Friday from 9:00am to 12 noon. Phone 519-745-2531 or fax
519-745-5857.

Lutherwood CODA-Youth Employment Centre

Lutherwood CODA (Community Opportunities Development Association) at 165 King St. E., Kitchener offers their services free of charge to youth aged 16 to 24 years. Their Youth Employment Centre offers free computer and internet access for youth seeking employment, housing and education. Printing, phones, fax and photocopier services are available free of charge. There is a nominal fee for disks. Computer training is not provided. Office open Monday, and Wednesday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm and Tuesday from 8:30am to 7:00pm. Phone 519-743-2460 ext. 231 or fax 519-743-5111.

Northern Lights Career and Employment Resource Centre

Northern Lights (2-409 Weber Street West, Kitchener)offers free computer and internet access for anyone seeking employment as part of the Centre's employment and career counselling services. Appointments are not necessary. No computer training is provided on site but limited assistance is available. Office open Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm, Tuesday 8:30am-7:30pm and Saturday 9am – 1pm. Phone 519-576-2681 or fax 519-576-7355.

Social Planning Council of K-W

The Social Planning Council's Community Information Centre (68 Queen Street North, Kitchener) offers free computer and internet access for the general public. Reservations are not necessary. The first 5 pages printed are free, after that the fee is $0.15 per page. Computer training is not provided and limited assistance is available. Office open Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm. Phone 519-579-3800 or fax 519-578-9185.

The Working Centre

The Working Centre's Job Resource Centre (58 Queen Street South, Kitchener) offers free computer and internet access to the general public as part of their employment counselling and job search programs. The Centre also offers a variety of computer courses through its On-line Self-Directed Computer Training Program. Additional computer courses are offered periodically at the Centre. Fees do apply for the courses. Office open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 9:00am to 4:00pm, Wednesday from 9:00am to 7:00pm, and Friday from 9:00am to 12:00noon. Phone 519-743-1151 or fax 519-743-9452.