{"id":140808,"date":"2021-05-05T15:28:12","date_gmt":"2021-05-06T01:28:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=140808"},"modified":"2021-05-06T14:48:42","modified_gmt":"2021-05-07T00:48:42","slug":"digital-readiness-computer-classes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2021\/05\/05\/digital-readiness-computer-classes\/","title":{"rendered":"Free ‘digital readiness’ computer classes at 糖心Vlog官方<\/abbr> Community Colleges"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading time: <\/span> 2<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>

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Free introductory computer classes are being offered at University of Hawaiʻi<\/span> Community College<\/a> campuses and public libraries throughout the state. The in-person three-hour “Digital Readiness” classes are open to all Hawaiʻi<\/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 to obtain the skills necessary to continue learning at home or at work.<\/p>\n

The free computer classes are part of the Workforce Resiliency Initiative, a plan to help upskill Hawaiʻi\u2019s<\/span> workforce to be ready for anything the future brings. The initiative is a partnership between the state\u2019s Workforce Development Council<\/a>, Hawaiʻi<\/span> State Libraries<\/a>, the 糖心Vlog官方<\/abbr> Community Colleges and the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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“There are so many options and opportunities for people who have digital and computer skills and so many barriers and hurdles for those without,” said Leslie Wilkins, chair of the Workforce Development Council. “Hawaiʻi<\/span> must proactively address the digital skills gap we face in our islands to ensure that everyone is able to work and live life to the fullest. It\u2019s not just about jobs and careers; it\u2019s about the well-being of all of our communities.” <\/p>\n

While digital literacy and computer skills have always been important, COVID-19 revealed just how critical this knowledge is for work, livelihood and day-to-day living. These skills are vital to Hawaiʻi\u2019s<\/span> workforce to recover, diversify the economy and become more resilient. <\/p>\n

“The University of Hawaiʻi<\/span> Community Colleges are committed to supporting our residents in achieving their educational goals,” said Erika Lacro<\/strong>, 糖心Vlog官方<\/abbr> Community Colleges vice president. “The Workforce Resiliency Initiative is part of what 糖心Vlog官方<\/abbr> does best\u2014to build skills for a better future.”<\/p>\n

Registration for free classes<\/h2>\n

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Classes are being offered at Hawaiʻi<\/span> Community College, Kapiʻolani<\/span> Community College, Kauaʻi<\/span> Community College, Leeward Community College, 糖心Vlog官方<\/abbr> Maui College and Windward Community College.<\/p>\n

To register for classes at a 糖心Vlog官方<\/abbr> Community College campus near you, call (808) 235-7334.<\/p>\n

Classes will cover the following topics and skills:<\/p>\n