PRESS RELEASE 

YoloWorks!, in partnership with the Yolo County Workforce Innovation Board and the Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), is continuing to offer free Spanish-language Northstar Digital Literacy classes. These classes are designed to help Yolo County job seekers develop key digital skills needed for job searches, employment, and daily online tasks. Building on the success of last year’s program, the program’s partners are committed to providing this opportunity to empower residents with the skills necessary for navigating today’s technology-driven landscape.

The Spanish-language Northstar Digital Literacy classes are open to all interested Spanish speakers, with no prior computer experience required. All Yolo County residents are welcome to participate at no cost. Classes will be held from November 6 to December 4, 2024, and from January 8 to February 12, 2025, every Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Madison Room at the Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency’s Gonzales Building, located at 25 N. Cottonwood St., in Woodland.

The course will cover essential computer skills (basic computer operation, internet usage, email, Windows, and Mac OS), essential software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and using technology for everyday activities (social media, information literacy, and job search techniques). Participants can access the modules and complete tests online at www.DigitalLiteracyAssessment.org. After each test, users will receive results outlining their strengths and areas for improvement.

Residents who wish to begin their digital literacy journey can visit www.YoloWorks.org, click on the JobSeeker tab, and select Northstar Digital Literacy. Alternatively, they can visit YoloWorks! Employment Centers in Woodland or West Sacramento, or contact the YoloWorks! Employment Center via email at JobCenter@YoloCounty.gov. For more information, contact Rodrigo Lopez with the Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency at Rodrigo.Lopez@YoloCounty.gov or call/text (530) 702-1790.