Digital Skills Classes
Training and Support Overview
- Basic Computer Operation: Don’t be overwhelmed by all the buttons. We’ll teach you how to confidently use your device.
- Internet Browsing: Discover the vast world of information available online, and learn to shop and bank safely with just a click.
- Email Communication: Master the art of sending and receiving emails.
- Document Creation and Editing: Gain essential skills for creating documents, such as letters, financial statements, lists of recipes, and everything in between.
- Job Searching and Resume Building: Equip yourself with the tools to search for jobs online and create an impressive resume.
- Accessing Educational Resources: Always wanted to learn to play the guitar? Or to speak Italian? Find free educational opportunities and resources online.
- Online Healthcare Support: Learn to schedule doctor’s appointments, access your medical records, refill prescriptions, speak virtually with your doctor, and much more.
Tech Exchange Classes
Tech Exchange’s general digital skills classes provide an eight-hour course over the span of four days (two hours per day). Once all four classes are complete, you are eligible to receive a FREE laptop.
Additionally, Tech Exchange hosts two-hour workshops for folks hoping to gain specific digital skills. Examples of some of these a la carte workshop topics include telehealth, email basics, internet & social media safety, and resume building & LinkedIn.
All classes are open to anyone over the age of 18. They are often held at partner locations such as public libraries and community centers throughout the County. Training is offered in English, Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Mam. Check out our calendar to see all the class locations and times.
To register, call (707) 419-6165 or email us at [email protected].
Community Tech Network Classes
In Solano County, Community Tech Network (CTN) offers a range of services to support older adults (60+) and adults with disabilities (18+). These include basic digital skills classes, topic-specific workshops (such as internet safety), and one-on-one technology advice.
Training is available both in-person at partner locations (such as community centers and affordable housing sites) and virtually from the comfort of one’s home. For virtual learning, instruction is typically conducted over the phone. Instructors will call learners and guide them to use a screen-sharing app which comes pre-installed on the devices. This allows the instructor to see the learner's screen and provide step-by-step instructions. Eligible participants in CTN’s Solano program can apply for a free Android tablet by contacting our partner, the Independent Living Resources Solano and Contra Costa (ILRSCC), at 707) 435-8174.
CTN’s in-person training is provided in English, Spanish, and Tagalog, while remote lessons are available in English, Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Mien, Russian, Tagalog, Thai, and Vietnamese.
Additionally, CTN offers train-the-trainer courses and technology class curricula to staff and volunteers of Solano County-based organizations, equipping them to teach their own digital skills courses.
To partner with CTN to have us offer digital skills classes in your community and/or to prepare your organization to offer these services contact us.