What Is Equi-Pass?
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Not from Durham Region? Here's the other JHS branches in Ontario that have Equi-Pass available for you.
About Equi-Pass
In today's digital world, virtually every employer and academic institution requires basic computing knowledge and digital skills. Equi-Pass is an online digital skills enhancement program for anyone, anywhere.
- Learn at your own pace!
- Learn from anywhere you have access to an Internet connection
- Dozens of courses such as Ic3 (globally recognized, standards-based training)
- Courses in MS Office, Windows XP, Windows 7, Firefox and more!
- Switch between multiple courses as you desire (Do a little on Word, then maybe switch to a lesson on Powerpoint, back to Word, its up to you what you're doing when)
- Pre-tests and post-tests for many study lines. See exactly how you've been able to progress in your learning!
- Got a wrong answer in pre or post testing? Interactive review segments help solidify the concept you missed
- View and print reports of all the courses and the exact Credit Hours and scores you've achieved at any time
- All this, for 12 Months of access, for just $25! (Employers, talk to us about group discounts for your staff! Its an incredible staff development opportunity!)
Upon successful completion of the Equi-Pass program, you can expect to have developed the skills necessary to operate your computer, use key software applications and live online. These skills give you a fantastic opportunity to advance in education and employment. With Equi-Pass, you will have an exciting opportunity to unlock your potential!
Sign up now - call Paul at 905-579-8482 ext. 224 or e-mail at equipass@jhsdurham.on.ca
Anyone Can Gain Digital Skills
You do not need any previous computer skills or work history to take advantage of this training. Anyone, young or old, from different backgrounds and walks of life can jump on this opportunity.
Improve your Prospects
Employers are increasingly seeking industry standard skills in their staff. Enrolling in the Equi-Pass program will offer you an engaging learning experience, boost your resume, and open up for you a whole new world of opportunities.
Learn At Your Own Pace!
Equi-Pass helps you identify what you need to lean and allows you to gain these skills at your own pace using the latest e-learning technology. YOU are in control every step of the way and most importantly, a fully-trained staff member is available to help you through a tough spot.
Screen Shot - What the main menu looks like
Screen Shot - What the course listing looks like from the"My Courses" menu
Screen Shot - What a lesson looks like (sample from the introduction help)
Screen Shot - What a lesson looks like (sample from Time Management)
Sign Up Now!
If you've already paid for your registration, just fill in this form. It's the fastest way to get it to us so that we can create your login. When you submit this form, we will e-mail you your login information within 1 to 2 days.
If you use Hotmail or Yahoo for your address, please check in your Junkmail folder - sometimes our messages with your login information is mistaken as spam.
You can access any of the 100+ courses. By default, we start everyone off with courses in Microsoft Office 2003 and 2007, Internet Core Computing Skills (IC3), PC Fundamentals, Windows XP, Firefox 3, Internet Explorer 8, Presentatons Skills, Supervision, Sales Skills, Staying Positive, Time Management and Team Building. If you want something in addition to these for starting off just let us know using the form below.
The Equi-Pass ID is on the card you were given when you paid for your access. Please do provide all info - we need your contact information so that we can give you your login name and password. Also, make sure your payment has "Equi-Pass" noted on it somewhere if paying by cheque, and who it is for if the cheque is not in the same name as the user of the account.
Other Branches
If you're from outside the Durham Region area, many other branches of JHS also have Equi-Pass available through their sites. Here's who you can contact for getting service close to you.
If a branch has their own website about Equi-Pass, their name will be a link you can click on to get there.
| Area | Contact | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Simcoe / Muskoka Region |
|
705-733-0683 |
| Sarnia / Lambton |
|
519-336-1020 |
| Thunder Bay & District |
|
807-623-5355 |
| Kingston & District |
|
613-542-7373 |
| Peel / Halton / Dufferin |
|
905-459-0111 |
| Peterborough |
|
705-743-8331 |
| Toronto (Use Durham) |
|
905-579-8482 |
| Niagara |
|
905-732-7655 |
| Hamilton |
|
905-522-4446 |
| Waterloo / Wellington |
|
519-622-0815 |
| Sault St. Marie |
|
705-759-3389 |
| Sudbury (Coming Soon) | ||
| Ottawa/Cornwall |
|
613-789-7418 |
| Okanogan (British Columbia) |
|
250-542-4041 |
We also have this ->geographic map of Equi-Pass branches.
