VICTORIA COUNTY CAP SITES ASSOCIATION
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Victoria County CAP Sites Association was formed in the fall of 1998 as the umbrella organization for all CAP Sites in Victoria County. VCCAPS helps manage projects and support funds available to the CAP Sites through an Industry Canada Initiative. Currently, 11 CAP Sites throughout the County assist communities and visitors with Internet access, access to information and IT training needs.  
 
VCCAPS Newsletter / AT Brochure
Please view, VCCAPS Newsletter, which provides current CAP Site hours, contact and support service information on Assistive Technology / Outreach Services, and Technical Support Sessions.                        
 
Assistive Technology in Victoria County

Assistive Technology uses various programs and devices to help individuals overcome challenges they may experience while using a computer or the Internet.

Additional information on assistive technology is available by viewing or downloading VCCAPS Assistive Technology (AT) Brochure.

 

Evolving CAP Communities
Technical Project Phase III 2007-2008

Welcome to our Technical Support Team as they enter the third phase of the Evolving CAP Communities Technical Project in Victoria County.  Three positions are part of this project, a technical Coordinator and two IT technicians; they assist CAP Sites with technological issues, regular computer maintenance and training support for volunteers and on-site Project workers. Workshops will also be offered regularly from September on for residents in the various communities in the County. The Project will provide special workshops  for local businesses to help them enhance their high speed services as the third phase of the Broadband installations are completed in Victoria County. We recognize Service Canada’s partnership in the Project to assist in the economic development of our County and the maintenance and enhancement of the skills of people in the technical sector as they seek work experience and permanent work positions.

Evolving CAP Communities Development

Assistive Technology Project - Phase III
VCCAPS  Assistive Technology Project entered its third phase in July 2007 and will continue until July 2008.  This Project includes one Coordinator and 4 four Client Support Representatives that cover Victoria County. The Project provides assistance to seniors and to those who face challenges while  accessing computers or the Internet. The Project also manages two community computer outreach programs; one at Alderwood Rest Home, Baddeck and another at Highland Manor, Neil's Harbour. We recognize Service Canada’s partnership in the Project to assist in the economic development of our County and the maintenance and enhancement of the skills of people in the technical sector as they seek work experience and permanent work positions

                         Multimedia Marketing Youth Project                                  Dec 2007- Mar 2008

Victoria County CAP Sites Association in Partnership with Nova Scotia Department of Economic Development and Industry Canada. 

Three Victoria County Youth were involved in a Multimedia & Marketing Project which created "The Easy Step Multimedia & Marketing Workshops". The project team consisted of; a Coordinator, a Production Assistant and 2 Multimedia Developers.  

Many thanks to the sixty-five residents, community volunteers and small business owners from Baddeck, Boularderie, Iona, Middle River, North Shore, St. Ann's /Englishtown, Victoria County, Cape Breton who participated in the workshops. Thanks is also extended to the  VCCAPS CAP Development Phase 3 Project Team who participated in the development and delivery of this NSCAP Multimedia and Marketing Youth Project.

Pod Casts

We invite you to listen to our Pod Casts, which are available on Victoria County's Connected Communities website.                                    Episode 5 shows how to set up and configure a Linksys and DLink wireless routers for Aliant High-Speed Internet, and is facilitated by VCCAPS' own technical consultant, John Doucette.                       Episode 13 provides more information on VCCAPS assistive technology and community outreach programs for Victoria County.

Please contact your local CAP Site for more information or email office@vccaps.com    

 

VICTORIA COUNTY CAP SITES ASSOCIATION PROMOTING  SKILL ENHANCEMENT AND TRAINING THROUGH CAP SITES

Visit any one of our CAP Sites to learn more about the training courses, specialized courses, technical information sessions, or the many services we offer.


The Community Access Program is an initiative of

Industry Canada
 


 

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