Welcome

The Community Access Program, or C@P for short, was established by Industry Canada in 1994 through the Connecting Canadians Initiative. Designed to increase the awareness and use of Information Technology initially in rural areas, and expanding to cover urban centres as well, C@P has grown to over 4,000 sites across Canada. The C@P Society of Cape Breton County, formed in 1999, is a regional working group of C@P Sites in Cape Breton County, working to enhance and further develop the delivery of the C@P goals and objectives. Our society is supported by active partnerships Industry Canada, the Province of Nova Scotia, and local community groups.

As a non-profit community-based organization, the C@P Society of Cape Breton County is pleased to offer a myriad of benefits and services to all members of the public. Services such as public Internet access, and computer and Internet training, are offered at our 28 locations around Cape Breton County. Catering to every sector of the public, each site offers unique services, ranging from cyber camps, job search programs, business services and senior programs. Sites are located in accessible and convenient community centres, such as libraries, schools, resource and community centres.

Partners and volunteers are the foundations behind the success of the C@P Society of Cape Breton County. We rely on the enthusiasm and dedication of community partners to continue these valuable services throughout the community.

Whether you are a computer connoisseur or novice, your local C@P site can serve your needs. Everyone is welcome, and all members of the public are encouraged to visit. The Cape Society of Cape Breton County and its partners extend a special invitation to all visitors in the area to drop by one of our many sites, where you can check your e-mail from friends and family back home, or research your next travel destination.

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More than Access

The CAP Society of Cape Breton County, a non-profit organization, is a regional working group of CAP sites committed to the social, economic, and cultural enhancement of our communities through the use of Information Technology.

Mandate: To offer service, support, and enhancement to its members. The goal is to provide affordable public access and foster growth in the use of technology for the benefit of the community.

C@P Services the IT Needs of the Community: All sites offer: Internet Access, basic training, research techniques, knowledgable on-site assistance, and email access. Sites are accessable to any member of the public, including groups, organizations, seniors, youth, business people, and travellers.

C@P Contributes to Economic Growth: C@P contributes to the overall information technology sector by providing opportunities for jobs/skills development for community members and project development.

The Community Access Program (CAP) is a Government of Canada initiative, administered by Industry Canada, that aims to provide Canadians with affordable public access to the Internet and the skills they need to use it effectively. With the combined efforts of the federal, provincial and territorial governments, community groups, social agencies, libraries, schools, volunteer groups and the business community.

CAP helps Canadians, wherever they live, take advantage of emerging opportunities in the new global knowledge-based economy. Under CAP, public locations like schools, libraries and community centres act as “on-ramps” to the information Highway, and provide computer support and training. CAP is the key component of the Government of Canada’s Connecting Canadians initiative, whose goal is to make Canada the most connected nation in the world.

CAP started in 1994 in rural communities with populations up to 50,000. Then in December 1999, following a successful pilot program in urban communities, CAP is now being rolled out to larger population centres of over 50,000. It’s hoped that CAP sites will increasingly join together in networking opportunities enabling them to pool resources and form networks to be able to offer even more to their communities.

C@P Stats

• Largest Community-Based IT Project in the world
• 4000+ Sites across Canada
• 280 Sites in Nova Scotia
• 60+ Sites on Cape Breton Island
• 28 Sites with 160+ terminals in Cape Breton County

Board Manual

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Today is the day

• Public Internet access for people in the community
• Access to distance education
• Access to government programs
• Printing, scanning and collating services
• Introductory Internet courses
• Digital photography and HD video cameras
• Video/Audio chat and online meetings
• Training in website design and social media
• Training in word processing and office suite
• Customized course development

More About Computer Training:

Every CAP Site in Cape Breton County offer basic and intermediate training in various computer-related functions. We teach you everything you need to know to get started on the Internet. In addition to this we also provide training in other areas such as word processing, web page design, and other practical software packages.

These programs are taught by a trainer, who is enthusiastic and willing to share their knowledge with new users. The class is kept small and informal. “One on one” sessions are also available by appointment.

Depending on which CAP Site you visit, training sessions can be anywhere from around one hour to three hours long. Some sites charge a small fee, and others are free. Contact coordinator@capcbco.ca for more information.

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How can we help you?

C@P Society of Cape Breton County
315 Jamieson Street
Sydney Nova Scotia B1N 2P7

Tel: (902) 539-9063
Fax: (902) 562-4054
Toll Free: 1-866-507-7555
Email: coordinator@capcbco.ca

John Couture, Chair
Rosalie Gillis, Vice-Chair
Erika Shea, Treasurer
LeRoy Peach, Secretary
Rachael MacKeigan, Coordinator
Joe Soltesz, Computer Technician

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