YOUVILLE CENTRE
Program Mission : To develop and implement a new sustainable program for young mothers focused on Information Communication Technology (ICT) and employability skills as well as promoting life-long learning.
Learners: Young mothers facing economic, social and/or academic barriers who use the education and outreach services of Youville Centre.
Youville Centre's mandate: The Youville Centre helps young single mothers provide a brighter future for themselves and their children. In a caring atmosphere, the mothers can complete their high school education while developing strong parenting skills. Their children benefit from a licensed early childhood development program in Youville's bright, child-friendly facility.
Website: www.youvillecentre.com
Business Partnerships: IBM Canada, Nortel LearniT, The City of Ottawa, Adobe and Advanced Business Interiors.
Program Summary: New courses developed for Youville include topics such as Internet basics, web design, media literacy and presentation software. Learners have access to technology learning opportunities with a strong focus on employability skills. We encourage and promote life long learning and empower women with more career opportunities through technological awareness.
From our Youville learners:
"Thank you for dedicating your time to helping us with computers. My homepage rocks." Krystal
"Without you I woundn't have had the chance to become a computer whiz." Zara
"Thank you for all the help it showed me I am not that stupid with computers.&" Amanda
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