Ward One Community Access Program (C@P Site)

The Ward One Social & Recreation Center is now home to one of the many Community Access Program Sites located throughout Pictou County.  These sites have been set up to provide free internet access as well as computer training to the public.

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Ward One Community Access Program (C@P Site)      The Ward One Social & Recreation Center is now home to one of the many Community Access Program Sites located throughout Pictou County.  These sites have been set up to provide free internet access as well as computer training to the public. On October 16th, 2000 a Community Access Program Trainer was hired (in partnership by)   Human Resources Development Canada and the Pictou Antigonish Regional Library to work at the Ward One CAP Site. The site consists of two Dell "Pentium lll" computers with a Hi-Speed "M-Power" Internet connection.   One Dell "Celeron" computer with a built-in CD Writer (burner).  A Sony digital camera and a Canon Color Printer.      What is the Community Access Program (CAP)?  The Community Access Program (CAP) is an Industry Canada initiative developed primarily for people in rural and remote communities.  CAP Sites will give people affordable, if not, free public access to the internet, and a way to communicate while developing their computer skills.  Communities will also benefit, as the internet provides a unique opportunity for job creation and economic development. The Community Access Program was designed by Industry Canada to establish 5,000 access sites in rural and remote communities, and up to 5,000 access sites in urban communities by March 31st, 2000.  In partnership with communities, Industry Canada provides matching grants of up to $30,000 to purchase computers and programming materials.  The computers are set up in public areas like libraries, schools and community centers; these sites are open to everyone.  To date, over 4,000 community access points have been established in rural communities.  To learn more about CAP log onto http://cap.ic.gc.ca      Summer Hours of Operation  Mon.        9am - 1pm / 2pm - 6pm   Tues.        9am - 1pm (Cora Reddick - Supervisor) Wed.        5pm - 9pm   Thur.        9am - 1pm / 2pm - 6pm   Fri.           9am - 1pm / 2pm - 6pm        Services Provided  Free Internet Access  Basic Computer Training Internet Training E-mail Training Software Training (MS Office 2000 - Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) Other Software Programs (MS Front Page, Print Shop, Paint Shop, etc.) 1-on-1 / Group Training NOTE:  each training session lasts up to one hour per day.  Sessions are done individually ( 1-on-1) or within a small group.  The computers can also be used for one's personal use.  For example; writing word documents such as letters and resumes or browsing the Internet.   Printing Charges  Blk & Wht $0.20 / pg Color $1.00 / pg Disks $1.00                        Copyright © 2001 Ward One Social & Recreation Centre.   All rights reserved. Any questions or comments concerning this website, please contact  berkleydesmondhotmail.com