{"id":145276,"date":"2021-07-20T11:52:16","date_gmt":"2021-07-20T21:52:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=145276"},"modified":"2021-07-20T11:52:16","modified_gmt":"2021-07-20T21:52:16","slug":"digital-readiness-classes-extended","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2021\/07\/20\/digital-readiness-classes-extended\/","title":{"rendered":"Free digital readiness classes at UH<\/abbr> Community Colleges extended"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading time: <\/span> < 1<\/span> minute<\/span><\/span>
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Free introductory computer class at Windward CC<\/abbr>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In-person free introductory computer classes at University of Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> Community College<\/a> campuses and some public libraries throughout the state will continue to be offered through September. The three-hour “digital readiness” classes are open to all Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> residents 18 years and older who want to improve their digital literacy. The course is designed to help those with little or no computer knowledge.<\/p>\n

More than 200 students have already increased their digital skills through these classes. Fely Dias took the course at Windward Community College.<\/p>\n

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Free introductory computer class at Windward CC<\/abbr>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

“I am not afraid of using the computer anymore,” Dias said. “The digital readiness class has helped me to navigate the computer better on my own. I can see the computer is a very convenient tool for me to handle the day-to-day things now. I am very appreciative that this class is free. I like this basic class. I learned to create an email and to browse the internet, which are wonderful.”<\/p>\n

Participating campuses are Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> Community College, Honolulu Community College, Kauaʻi<\/span> Community College, Kapiʻolani<\/span> Community College, UH<\/abbr> Maui College and Windward CC<\/abbr>. The courses are also available at the following library branches: Līhuʻe,<\/span> Hanapēpē, Princeville, Waimea, Kaimukī, Kalihi-Palama, Nānākuli, Salt Lake, Waiʻanae<\/span>, Waimānalo and Waipahu.<\/p>\n

To register for digital readiness classes at a participating location, call (808) 235-7334. Students who complete this course will receive a year subscription to NorthStar\u2019s online courses where they can increase their digital literacy or acquire other workforce skills.<\/p>\n

UH<\/abbr> Community Colleges began offering the digital readiness program in May<\/a> in partnership with the Workforce Development Council and the Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> State Public Library System.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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