Home News And Events Services Pillars Our Services Kids Can About Us How You Can Help Contact Us Program Description Computer Literacy is one of CAASNM’s core services to help low-income clients build self-sufficiency. The classes cover a broad spectrum of abilities from how to turn on a computer to internet tools and safety. Overall purpose of the computer literacy program is to give New Mexicans access to skill-building programs that will ultimately lead to self-sufficiency. Some basic computer literacy programs may include; Basic Computer Skills and Introduction to the Internet Basic Computer Skills Students gain fundamental information about computers and get hands-on experience with equipment and techniques. By the end of this course, participant will be able to create, save and edit a simple Microsoft Word document. Introduction to the Internet With access to the internet, people literally have the world at their fingertips. This course provides an overview of the Internet, what resources are available and how to find information. *Other computer literacy courses maybe created upon community needs. Eligibility Requirements None Areas Served: Statewide Muhammad came from Pakistan and found the culture challenging as well as financially, caring for older parents and raising his children. CAASNM’s family financial empowerment program helped him save for college with an IDA and also learn about finances and saving so he could buy a home and pay for his board exams. He is now a 4th year medical student with one semester left. “CAASNM staff were very helpful and like family to me. They helped me get through their program very easily.” Muhammad's Story Copyright 2021 Community Action Agency of Southern New Mexico | All Rights Reserved | Designed by We Are IT English