Change Makers offer range of financial/computer programs at Fishermen's Hall

The Unemployment Action Centre at Fishermen's Hall is the host of a
number of Free programs on a various themes in March and April

An opportunity to learn some basic computer skills is the first of a number of free programs to be hosted over the next two months by the Change Makers Education Society in Prince Rupert.

The local advocacy group will be setting up in the Unemployed Action Centre at Fisherman's Hall on Fraser Street for this month, with their Free Computer workshops to run from 9 to Noon.

The program design is to provide lessons that will help participants gain a better understanding of computers and what you can do with them.

Focus for the Workshops will be how to create an e mail account and develop  your typing skills.

With government programs now dependent on some form of computer access, the program will help those in attendance to learn how to apply for social assistance and employment Insurance, create a WorkBC account and file taxes online.

Transportation and Child Care supports are available for those who may need them.

To find out more about the program  contact the Change Makers at 778-645-0262

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April will see the Free programs continue, shifting towards a financial literacy program that will take place from April 8 to12, with five mornings (9AM to Noon) of instruction on a range of themes.

Monday April 8 -- Financial Literacy 101
Tuesday, April 9 -- Budgeting and Spending an overview
Wednesday, April 10 -- Banking Basics
Thursday, April 11 -- Credit and Borrowing
Friday, April 12 -- Saving and RESPs

The programs will help you to develop the skills and resources to confidently manage your money, create a budget and increase you savings to work towards you financial goals.

You can pick and choose the workshops you may wish to attend, but pre-registration is required

Saturday April 13 and 14 the theme will be landlord and tenant issues with two programs hosted by Paul Lagace, the legal advocate for the Unemployment Action Centre.

Tenants Rights and Responsibilities is the topic for the Saturday program, while Sunday will direct attention towards a Landlords Rights and Responsibilities Workshop.

During the two programs which take place from Noon to 3 each day, both tenants and landlords will be able to learn more about changes in the Residential Tenancy Act.

Participants will also learn more about the use of the proper documents and procedures when entering into a tenancy and how to communicate both during a tenancy and when ending a tenancy.

To learn more about any of the programs to be offered contact the Change Makers Educational Society at 778-645-0262 or by email at ChangeMakersEducation@Outlook.com

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