“I Feel More Confident to Apply For a Job”
Marie was applying for jobs, but she didn’t have the right equipment. “I did not have a laptop. I was using my phone, and it was very difficult to write resumes,” she says.
Hayley Experiences a “Renewed Sense of Community”
“I felt stranded and alone and scared. People throw around the word isolated when talking about COVID. I was truly isolated and Neil Squire was a lifeline to me.”
Colchester Community Workshops Thankful for Digital Jumpstart
Colchester Community Workshops (CCW) provides valuable services to adults with intellectual disabilities in Truro, Nova Scotia. We were thrilled to receive a letter from CCW thanking Neil Squire for Digital Jumpstart training, which has helped their clients stay connected during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A “Positive and Encouraging” Experience for Carmen
Two years ago, Carmen was new to learning about the internet. Now, she is doing a course on designing websites, and she’s particularly enjoying coding. “I’m actually learning and retaining. My class average right now is 98%,” she beams.
“If I Can Do It, Anybody Can Do It,” Jaycee Learns Computer Skills with Digital Jumpstart
Jaycee is a talented musician playing with the Vancouver Adapted Music Society. Music played a big part in her recovery from surgery to remove a brain tumour.