Gateway Association

Internet Basics (3 of 4)
2024-01-17 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Denver)
Session 3 of 4
Duration 1.5 hr
Facilitator: Toby
Private – GTDI Program intake required prior to workshop: getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca

This 4 session workshop series (part 1 of the work simulation) helps learners find, share, and explore things online through a series of fun activities. Participants will use different google map features to find their way around town, share their favourite places, plan a vacation, and compare different search engines. As a group, learners will chat about fake news, investigate stories on Snopes, and chat about the media we take in everyday.

Google Docs (1 of 2)
2024-01-17 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-12-13 11:00 - 12:00
Session: 1 of 2
Duration: 1 hr
Facilitator: Lee
Private – GTDI Program intake required prior to workshop: getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca

In this 2 session workshop series, Participants will practice creating and sharing google documents, explore the tools provided to help them write, edit, comment and chat. This workshop covers the Basics of google docs, as well as file organization, sharing, and commenting.

DROP IN WEDNESDAYS at the Calgary Employment Resource Centre
2024-01-17 10:00 - 15:00
DROP IN WEDNESDAYS
at the Calgary Employment Resource Centre
For job seekers, each Wednesday drop in any time between 10am and 3pm to connect with ERC team members to work on resumes, interview skills, job search and meet other job seekers!
1206 20 AVE SE
Calgary, AB

Internet Basics (2 of 4)
2024-01-16 13:00 - 14:30
Session 2 of 4
Duration 1.5 hr
Facilitator: Toby
Private – GTDI Program intake required prior to workshop: getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca

This 4 session workshop series (part 1 of the work simulation) helps learners find, share, and explore things online through a series of fun activities. Participants will use different google map features to find their way around town, share their favourite places, plan a vacation, and compare different search engines. As a group, learners will chat about fake news, investigate stories on Snopes, and chat about the media we take in everyday.

Networking 101
2024-01-16 13:00 - 14:00
Networking 101
Description: In this workshop participants will be learning how to network in-person! You will develop skills such as greeting others, making connections with people you want to connect with, how to stay connected after you meet them, etc. The skills you learn will be useful for connecting with people at conferences, workshops, events, and casual meetings.
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Google Drive (2 of 2)
2024-01-16 11:00 - 12:00
Session: 2 of 2
Duration: 1 hr
Facilitator: Lee
Private – GTDI Program intake required prior to workshop: getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca

Learn how to create a google accounts, access google drive, upload files, create folders, search for files. Group discussion on cloud storage, strong passwords, file naming conventions and keeping documents and folders organized.

Families Forward, Financial Resources
2024-01-15 19:00 - 21:00
Families Forward, Financial Resources
Monday, January 15
7:00pm – 9:00pm | Online

Monthly meeting where families can connect with other families, learn from one another, and explore financial resources.
Facilitators: Fiona at Fiona@GatewayAssociation.ca and Jacquie at Jacquie@Jacquie@GatewayAssociation.ca
Register HERE

Internet Basics (1 of 4)
2024-01-15 13:00 - 14:30
Session 1 of 4
Duration 1.5 hr
Facilitator: Toby
Private – GTDI Program intake required prior to workshop: getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca

This 4 session workshop series (part 1 of the work simulation) helps learners find, share, and explore things online through a series of fun activities. Participants will use different google map features to find their way around town, share their favourite places, plan a vacation, and compare different search engines. As a group, learners will chat about fake news, investigate stories on Snopes, and chat about the media we take in everyday.

Google Drive (1 of 2)
2024-01-15 11:00 - 12:00
Session: 1 of 2
Duration: 1 hr
Facilitator: Lee
Private – GTDI Program intake required prior to workshop: getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca

Learn how to create a google accounts, access google drive, upload files, create folders, search for files. Group discussion on cloud storage, strong passwords, file naming conventions and keeping documents and folders organized.

Understanding Disability in Alberta
2024-01-11 18:00 - 19:00
Understanding Disability in Alberta
Thursday, January 11
6:00pm – 7:00pm | Online

A workshop for those who would like information about disability and initial government programs that can be accessed in Alberta.
This workshop is for caregivers and professionals to gain knowledge and bring awareness about services that support those with disabilities in Alberta.

Facilitator: Yonique at Yonique @GatewayAssociation.ca
Register HERE

Having Difficult Conversations
2024-01-11 16:30 - 18:30
Having Difficult Conversations
Thursday, January 11
4:30pm – 6:30pm | Online
A workshop for people with disabilities and their families on navigating difficult conversations

Having conversations can be hard. How we communicate with others is important.
During this short ninety minute workshop, we will explore what conflict is, how we respond to it and some key principles for good communication.

Facilitators: Stacy at Stacy@gatewayassociation.ca and Mike at Mike@GatewayAssociation.ca
Register HERE

Growth Mindset: Resiliency in Job Search
2024-01-11 13:00 - 14:00
Job search can be a long and daunting process for many. This workshop will introduce folks to the concept of having a “Growth Mindset” and help individuals create a positive/persistent mindset along with tips on how to stay motivated throughout this process.
This workshop is for registered participants only. To register, please connect with us at Get-Work@GatewayAssociation.ca

LinkedIn Learning
2024-01-11 13:00 - 14:00
Session 1 of 1
Duration 1 hr
Facilitator: Toby
Private – GTDI Program intake required prior to workshop: getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca

***Requires an active library membership.**
Explore LinkedIn website as a group, learn how to: create an account, search for course, save and organize courses, and customize your profile.

Email Basics
2024-01-11 11:00 - 12:00
Session: 1 of 1
Duration: 1 hr
Facilitator: Lee
Private – GTDI Program intake required prior to workshop: getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca

Learn about and practice the basics of writing professional emails for your job search and workplace communication.

Abuse Prevention and Response Protocol (FMS Admin)
2024-01-10 18:00 - 21:00
Abuse Prevention and Response Protocol (FMS Admin)
Wednesday, January 10
6:00 – 9:00pm | Online

This workshop, for FMS Administrators, provides an understanding of the protocol, explores what can be done to reduce the risk of abuse, identifies types of abuse, and how to handle situations when abuse is suspected.
Note: This is a mandatory course for FMS Administrators under Family Managed Services with Disability Services.
Facilitator: Betty at Betty@GatewayAssociation.ca
Register HERE

Online Boardgames
2024-01-10 15:00 - 16:30, 2023-12-13 15:00 - 16:30
Session: 1 of 1
Duration: 1.5 to 2 hr
Facilitator: Lee
Private – GTDI Program intake required prior to workshop signup: getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca

**Requires Online Social Connections – Discord and Steam Tutorials as well as desktop or laptop computer.**
Come hang out! Learn about setting up online accounts, meet new friends, socialize, and have fun playing boardgames online. Meet new friends, practise new skills, have fun!

Zoom Basics
2024-01-10 13:00 - 14:00
Session: 1 of 1
Duration: 1 hr
Facilitator: Toby
Private – GTDI Program intake required prior to workshop: getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca

Learn what you need to know to participate in online Zoom meetings. Explore all the cool features of the program, practice your digital skills and build your zoom social skills.

DROP IN WEDNESDAYS at Calgary Employment Resource Centre
2024-01-10 10:00 - 15:00

Families Forward, Under 18
2024-01-09 19:00 - 21:00
Families Forward, Under 18
Tuesday, January 9
7:00pm – 9:00pm | Online
Monthly meeting for families with children under 18 with disabilities.
Where families can connect with other families, learn from one another, and explore issues that are important (such as schooling, leadership, and community and government support).

Facilitators: Yonique at Yonique@GatewayAssociation.ca and Stacy at Stacy@GatewayAssociation.ca

Rgister here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/255535783407

Finding Your Purpose
2024-01-09 13:00 - 14:00
Are you wondering what your purpose is? Stuck and not sure where to go? Then we have a workshop for you! Come join us for self exploration and learning. We will talk about what people need in life to grow and how we can access those resources. As well, we will explore a personality test and leave the workshop with a deeper understanding of who we are and where we would like to go!
This workshop is being offered online.
This workshop is for registered participants only. To register, please connect with us at Get-Work@GatewayAssociation.ca

Explore Canva (2/2)
2024-01-09 13:00 - 14:00
Session 2 of 2
Duration 1 hr
Facilitator: Toby
Private – GTDI Program intake required prior to workshop: getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca

Let your imagination be your guide as you create your own posters, flyers, cards, videos, and more to share information important to you.

Discord Tutorial
2024-01-09 11:00 - 12:00
Session 1 of 1
Duration 1 hr
Facilitator: Lee
Private – GTDI Program intake required prior to workshop: getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca

Step by step tutorial for downloading and installing Discord – a free app that lets people chat using text, voice or video. Discord is required for Online boardgames group.

Explore Canva (1 of 2)
2024-01-08 13:00 - 14:00
Session 1 of 2
Duration 1 hr
Facilitator: Toby
Private – GTDI Program intake required prior to workshop: getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca

Let your imagination be your guide as you create your own posters, flyers, cards, videos, and more to share information important to you.

File Management and PDFs (2 of 2)
2023-12-14 14:30 - 15:30
Session 2 of 2
Duration 1 hr
Facilitator: Toby
Private – GTDI Program intake required prior to workshop: getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca

In this workshop participants will learn about saving files, organizing and finding files, converting documents to pdfs, what a is pdf, and how to use pdfs.

You TOO Can YouTube (4 of 4)
2023-12-14 13:00 - 14:00
Session: 4 of 4
Duration: 1 hr
Facilitator: Toby
Private – GTDI Program intake required prior to workshop: getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca

Learn about being a YouTube viewer and a YouTube creator. Find out how to make your own YouTube Channel and what to consider when you are choosing videos to watch. Create YouTube content, learn about what to consider when watching videos as well as how to save and organize videos.

Google Docs (2 of 2)
2023-12-14 11:00 - 12:00
Session: 2 of 2
Duration: 1 hr
Facilitator: Lee
Private – GTDI Program intake required prior to workshop: getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca

In this 2 session workshop series, Participants will practice creating and sharing google documents, explore the tools provided to help them write, edit, comment and chat. This workshop covers the Basics of google docs, as well as file organization, sharing, and commenting.

File Management and PDFs (1 of 2)
2023-12-13 14:30 - 15:30
Session 1 of 2
Duration 1 hr
Facilitator: Toby
Private – GTDI Program intake required prior to workshop: getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca

In this workshop participants will learn about saving files, organizing and finding files, converting documents to pdfs, what a is pdf, and how to use pdfs.

You TOO Can YouTube (3 of 4)
2023-12-13 13:00 - 14:00
Session: 3 of 4
Duration: 1 hr
Facilitator: Toby
Private – GTDI Program intake required prior to workshop: getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca

Learn about being a YouTube viewer and a YouTube creator. Find out how to make your own YouTube Channel and what to consider when you are choosing videos to watch. Create YouTube content, learn about what to consider when watching videos as well as how to save and organize videos.
