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What is CAP?
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. Under CAP,
Public locations like schools, libraries and community
centres act as "on-ramps" to the information Highway,
and provide computer support and training
Who's Involved?
CAP has been designed by industry
Canada to help establish access sites in 5000 rural and
remote communities, and up to 5000 access sites in urban
communities by March 31, 2001. Affordable access to the
Information Highway means new opportunities, skills, and
knowledge for all Canadians, regardless of location.
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.
How does it work?
"Access" means access to the Internet
through computers. Internet Access means you can:
- Access Federal, provincial and municipal
information services
- Seek out domestic and international business
opportunities
- Develop value-added products and services
- create local enterprises, jobs, growth, and
social development
- Learn valuable skills to reap the opportunities
provided by the knowledge-based economy
CAP is also integral to Canada's Youth
Employment Strategy. Through CAP's Netcorps
Canada, more than 1000 young Canadians have the
opportunity to gain highly marketable skills and work
experience relating to information technologies.
CAP Sites Near You
Currently there are 6 CAP sites in Central
East Alberta that offer Internet Access and other
computer services.
Click here to find a CAP site near you
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