Taichung launches "free computer classes" with a chance to win a tablet! New immigrants are welcome to join!

Taichung residents can sign up to join free computer classes, and upload their thoughts and works after class, and get a chance to win a tablet as the grand prize! In line with the postponement of the "Free Computer Courses for Citizens" (市民免費電腦課程) due to the COVID-19 epidemic alert measures, the free computer courses will officially start in September, and applications will be accepted starting on August 25th. Anyone over the age of 40 with household registration, lives or works in Taichung City, including new immigrants, aboriginal and low to middle-income households, and people with disabilities are given priority for admission.

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New immigrants are welcome to sign up for free computer classes. Photo/Provided by Taichung City Hall

In addition to computer courses, the Taichung City Government is actively thinking about how to allow citizens to enjoy multiple municipal services conveniently. Therefore, this year the "e-Taichung" digital citizen platform was launched. Members can obtain a digital citizen virtual card, which can be used to borrow books, enjoy discounts at participating stores, even includes news subscriptions, book reservation/overdue reminder, queries on life information, reminder for unpaid parking fees of their registered vehicle number and making mobile payments, etc. The people can enjoy a more convenient life with “e-Taichung” at the same time while doing digital learning.

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New immigrants are welcome to sign up for free computer classes. Photo/Provided by Taichung City Hall

In addition, considering the abundance of courses available and to provide flexibility in course selection, the number of courses has been increased from 4 to 12, and the number of courses that a student may choose has been increased from 2 to 4, so that the public can freely choose based on their own interests. In addition, the website also provides 10 advanced courses which the public can watch for free. During the start of the course, a "student feedback and creative activity" will be held. After class, the student can upload their thoughts and works, and they will have a chance to win a grand prize (tablet). New immigrants are welcome to check out the "Free Computer Courses for Citizens" website to register.