The PING! project is an initiative of Communautique aimed at strengthening the digital skills of people experiencing poverty and social exclusion.Launched in 2018, the project was renewed in 2024 for an additional five years under Quebec’s National Strategy to Combat Poverty and Social Exclusion and the Fonds québécois d’initiatives sociales (FQIS), thereby consolidating its essential role in reducing the digital divide.
Target audiences include:
- Seniors
- Individuals experiencing poverty or social exclusion
- Unemployed individuals
- Newcomers
- Refugees
- Indigenous people
- People living with disabilities
Our Role in the PING Program in Shawinigan
As part of the provincial PING program, Communautique has mandated SADC de Shawinigan to deliver group training sessions in the Shawinigan area and surrounding communities.With strong expertise in information technology and digital literacy, SADC de Shawinigan has been offering adapted, accessible, and locally grounded training for several years. As a well-established community organization, we are proud to contribute to this province-wide program and to support Shawinigan residents in their learning journey.After completing the group training sessions, each participant may also benefit from one-on-one support. This personalized assistance helps consolidate learning, address specific needs, and support the practical use of digital tools in everyday life.
Group Training Topics
The following topics are covered:
- How computers, tablets, and smartphones work
- Web searches and reliable sources of information
- Using email
- Online transactions and identity protection
- Social media
- Online services
- Developing digital autonomy
Schedule
Monday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Information
Tel.: 819-537-5107 ext. 208
[email protected]
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