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CAP-YI Job Description  
The Community Access Program's Youth Initiative (CAP-YI) provides CAP Sites around Newfoundland and Labrador with the opportunity to have a youth intern work at the centre for a 12 or 21 week period depending on if the position is full or part-time.  Since 1996 more than 850 youth between the ages of 15 and 30 have been hired to work at CAP Sites.
Promoting and Creating Awareness of the CAP Site  
»    Informing a broad range of community members about the CAP Site.
»    Developing publicity and promotional materials.
»    Organizing information fairs and other promotional events.
»    Encouraging local media to do stories on the CAP Site.
»    Approaching local businesses and service clubs as potential partners.
»    Promoting information sessions.
Training  
»    Training the general public on basic computer concepts using Quick Clics or other equivalent training resources.
»    Training CAP Site personnel so that they may train the general public.
»    Training specific target groups on the use of the Internet (ie. CyberCamps)
»    Delivering workshops focused on specific topics of interest.
Administration  
»    Maintaining records for the CAP Site.
»    Helping to manage the overall operation of the CAP Site.
»    Ensuring that all reports are completed on time.
»    Maintaining communication with CAP-NL through email and the Intranet messageboard.
Research  
»    Performing customized Internet searches for specific target groups.
»    Identifying and submitting any success stories involving your CAP Site.
»    Collecting data about the community or CAP Site clients (ie. exit polls).
Technical Support (where applicable)  
»    Setting up and/or maintaining hardware and software.
»    Providing network troubleshooting.
Web Page Development (where applicable)  
»    Developing a website for a community organization or business.
»    Undertaking background research for the creation of a website.
»    Helping community members develop their own website.
Miscellaneous  
»    Other tasks as outlined in the work plan submitted by the CAP Site.
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