Digital Skills

Learn to use a computer, navigate the Internet, participate in Zoom meetings, use email, create Word documents and Excel spreadsheets, and more!

Hopelink’s Digital Skills program offers workshops, classes, and one-on-one coaching to support adult learners with developing technology skills.

Who is Hopelink’s Digital Skills Program for?

The Digital Skills program serves adults aged 18 years or older living in north and east King County in Washington State. Refugees who live in surrounding areas are welcome to participate.

Those who are visiting or living in the U.S. temporarily on a B-1, B-2, F-1, J-1, or M-1 visa are not eligible for the program.

Workshops and Classes

Workshops and classes are offered in-person at Hopelink Centers and virtually on Zoom.

We provide a small group learning environment so that each participant has many opportunities to ask questions and practice.

Participants are encouraged to bring their own devices to in-person workshops and classes. We have computers available for use if needed!

Upcoming workshops:

New to computers? Come learn the basics!

Come to all six workshops in this workshop series or pick and choose the ones you want to attend.

Registration: Please contact us via phone call, text message, or email to sign up for workshops: (425)-410-0066 | digitalskills@hopelink.org

What to bring: Your own laptop, tablet, or phone. We also have laptops to use during the workshop if needed.

Workshop 3

Basic Computer Skills

Learn how to use the keyboard and mouse and adjust device settings (for example: increase text size and adjust monitor resolution). Get started with a typing program to develop typing skills.

When: Tuesday, September 24
Time: 11:00AM – 1:00PM
Where: Hopelink Kirkland Center, Board Room (1st floor)
11011 120th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98033 (map)

Workshop 4

Internet Basics

Learn how to use internet browsers such as Google Chrome and learn tips for staying safe online.

When: Tuesday, October 1
Time: 11:00AM – 1:00PM
Where: Hopelink Kirkland Center, Board Room (1st floor)
11011 120th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98033 (map)

Workshop 5

Internet and Email Basics

Review internet basics, learn how to use email, and practice signing in and out of email.

When: Tuesday, October 15
Time: 11:00AM – 1:00PM
Where: Hopelink Kirkland Center, Board Room (1st floor)
11011 120th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98033 (map)

Workshop 6

Email Basics

Learn how to send and receive emails, identify spam/junk mail, and unsubscribe from unwanted email.

When: Tuesday, October 22
Time: 11:00AM – 1:00PM
Where: Hopelink Kirkland Center, Board Room (1st floor)
11011 120th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98033 (map)

One-on-one Coaching

In addition to offering workshops and classes, Hopelink offers one-on-one digital skills support.

Do you need help learning how to use a new laptop, Chromebook, or iPad? Do you want to create an email account and learn tips for managing your email? Do you want to learn how to use Google Docs?

You can schedule a time to meet with a Digital Skills instructor in person at a Hopelink Center or virtually on Zoom. Please note that we may not be able to accommodate all requests, but we will do our best to support you!