Computer skills

The goal of this study, carried out on behalf of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC), was to re-examine the existing concept of computer use as one of the nine Essential Skills and to make adjustments to more fully reflect the changing skills needs of Canada’s knowledge-based economy.

This animated video, about two and a half minutes long, shows how a workplace problem can be solved by viewing it from the perspective of Essential Skills.

This report describes a pilot project developed to help laid-off workers in western Ontario gain the computer skills needed to help them find new jobs.

This manual, developed through the Employment Track Express pilot project, is intended for use with laid-off workers. It combines computer fundamentals and an introduction to essential skills with job-search strategies.

This document includes keyboard shortcuts, tips for dealing with computer problems, and advice on Internet security.

The authors have included learning exercises at both basic and higher levels, along with a worksheet to chart progress.

This is one in a series of self-assessment tools prepared by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) to help individuals determine their grasp of essential skills.

The first section of this document includes a series of statements designed to measure how well a person uses computers or other electronic equipment. The individual must check off either Yes, Somewhat or No in response to each statement.

Based on a successful pilot project offered by the South Shore Labour Council in Nova Scotia, this manual guides labour councils and other groups through the process of organizing and running adult education programs. In particular, the authors have focused on the challenges of running programs for multiple worksites and/or multiple unions.

The goal of this document is to ensure that literacy tutors have the same basic Internet skills that learners are encouraged to acquire.

The author has included chapters on basic Internet information; getting connected; searching the Internet; saving web information; and using email. Each chapter begins with a list of learning outcomes for that section.

This report focuses on the second phase of the Victoria READ Society’s Workplace Learning Project, which was launched in response to ongoing concerns of area businesses about managing change and recruiting and retaining promising employees.

This lesson plan, part of the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) Essential Skills series, introduces learners to the Government of Canada’s Job Futures website. The lesson also helps learners draw information from pie charts, tables, and bar graphs.

In addition to a variety of exercises, the lesson plan includes a link to the Job Futures website.