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Students at a Madda Walabu digital literacy session
WorkshopComing Soon

Digital Literacy Fall Cohort — Orientation

Meet the instructors, see the curriculum, and enrol your student for the autumn term.

Date

Sunday, Sep 13, 2026

Time

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Location

Community office, Rainier Ave S

Ages

12–18

Cost

Free

About This Event

Orientation is a short evening session for students and their parents or guardians. You will meet the instructors, walk through what the cohort covers week by week, see the devices students will work on, and complete enrolment on the spot.

The cohort itself runs weekly through the autumn term at our community office. It is free, devices are provided during sessions, and no prior experience is expected — this is for students who have never had a computer at home as much as for those who have.

Orientation Evening

5:30 PMArrival, sign-in and refreshments
5:45 PMWelcome and introduction to the instructors
6:00 PMCurriculum walkthrough — what the term covers, week by week
6:25 PMHands-on: students try the devices and software
6:45 PMQuestions from parents and guardians
7:00 PMEnrolment and consent forms completed on site

Who It Is For

Students

Ages 12–18, any level of experience. Beginners are the reason this cohort exists — no prior computer use assumed.

Parents & Guardians

Come with your student. A guardian signature is required to enrol anyone under 18.

Volunteer Assistants

Adults who can support small groups during weekly sessions. Background check required.

Good To Know

  • Free — there is no cost to attend or to enrol
  • Devices are provided during every session
  • Guardian consent form required for under-18s
  • Interpretation available in Oromo, Amharic, Somali and Arabic
  • Places are limited; enrolment is first come, first served
  • Light refreshments provided at orientation

Enrol a Student

Complete the form and our coordinator will confirm your place at orientation and send the guardian consent forms.