Blueprint Program
Our innovative approach helping people with disabilities to learn basic technology skills
The Blueprint Program focuses on teaching you essential digital literacy skills in a one-on-one class setting.
We strive to help students understand the importance of technology within their professional life, while recognizing the challenges of working with a disability. We help each student feel more connected and empowered by teaching some of the most popular technology tools in a low stress class environment.
Blueprint Program
Our innovative approach helping people with disabilities to learn basic technology skills
The Blueprint Program focuses on essential technology skills in a one-on-one class setting.
We strive to help students understand the importance of technology within their professional life, while recognizing the challenges of working with a disability. We help each student feel more connected and empowered by teaching some of the most popular technology tools in a low stress class environment.
If you find that a lack of basic technology skills are holding you back from reaching your goals, then this program is for you!
Essential Tech Skills in a One-on-One Setting
Essential Technology Skills
Skills learned in this program include introductory computer skills, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word and Google Apps.
You schedule your class sessions around your availability and commitments. Because every program is private, there is also no need to worry about social anxiety of attending class in a group setting.
Working with Vocational Rehabilitation
Our instructors have worked with students suffering various mental and physical disabilities including depression, anxiety, autism, TBI, hearing loss and visual impairment among others. We show every student the compassion and attention they need in order to build their confidence using technology.
Situational or entrepreneurial assessments available on request.
One-on-one mentoring
Acting as your mentor through the program, your instructor will teach you the best practices of working with technology and popular software.
Our program also includes one month of mentoring support after the end of each class and a final Capstone project to allow you to demonstrate all that you have learned to others.
Career Coaching
You will work closely with our expert staff to refine your next steps in your career search. Career services in our Blueprint program include one-on-one resume reviews and job search workshops.
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How Does The Program Work?
Students Can Attend From Anywhere. It’s so easy!
Live in-person or streaming online.
Always with a live instructor.
How easy is virtual training?
- Open the email
- Click the link
- Call in or use computer audio
- Get started!
One-on-one classes.
Individual mentors.
Supporting our students with disabilities every step of the way
- Work at your own pace
- Individual attention
- Learn from experts
Preparing you for
more opportunities
Helping you to create a path forward with tech skills
- A first step towards technology independence
- Work towards a career certification including the Business Administration Certification
- Improve your life with new opportunities using technology
Why Digital Workshop Center?
82%
12 or 18
$19k
1-on-1
What Skills Will You Learn?
Plus:
Capstone Project
Schedule
- 48 in-class hours are required to complete the Blueprint Program.
- Additional hours outside of class may also be assigned.
- Your schedule will be customized based on your availability and commitments.
Speak to a student advisor to receive a training plan with a customized program schedule.
Payment Options
Payment Plans Available To Help You Get Started
Vocational Rehabilitation
DWC works closely with Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) offices across the U.S.
Situational assessments for any client are available upon request.
VR counselors can request an assessment or training plan estimate for each individual student.
DWC Payment Plans
No interest and no monthly fees. 12 or 18 month plans available. $75 one-time administrative fee applicable to all payment plans.
$325/mo
12 months
$216/mo
18 months
Full Tuition
Pay your full program tuition upfront.
$3,895
Full Tuition
Workforce Centers
As a vocational school, we work with many Workforce Centers across Colorado and the U.S.
Many of our programs are eligible under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity (WIOA) grants available. Contact us to learn about eligibility for WIOA and other Workforce services.
Custom Programs
There is no one-size-fits-all training program. Speak to a student advisor about how you can customize the Blueprint program to fit your goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Program Outline
Upon successful completion of the Blueprint Program, students will:
- Understand basic technology vocabulary and concepts
- Learn features of video conferencing (i.e. Zoom)
- Work with files and folders to organize documents
- Change settings and personalize the computer
- Learn best practices of working with common technology including browsers, search, email & more
- Understand common commands such as Save vs Save As, Print, Open, Rename & Delete
- Write professional documents and implement time-saving features in Microsoft Word
- Communicate effectively on a team using Outlook with features such as email, calendar, tasks and contacts
- Design a professional presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint
- Create and edit spreadsheets using Excel
- Understand the benefits of Google Apps and how they are utilized in business today
Plus:
- Finish a real-world administrative project with one-on-one help from your mentor
- One-on-one job search and resume writing assistance with a career coach
When can I start?
Each student can choose the schedule that best fits your availability.
Pre-requisites
We highly recommend that you have purchased and installed the Microsoft Office Suite before the start of class
How Long Is This Program?
Each Blueprint program allows one year to be completed, but, depending on your pace of learning and skill level, you may move as fast or as slow as you like within that time frame.
What's Included?
- Professional Textbook(s) or Reference Packet(s)
- Download materials with practice examples
- Free access to CoWorking space on class days (FC Only)
- One month of technical support & mentoring
- Certificate of Completion
At the end of your program, career coaching including one-on-one job search and resume writing workshops are available.
What Career Services Do You Offer?
For Counselors: How do I refer a client to the Blueprint Program?
Counselors may fill out a Client Referral Form including pertinent information on the student. DWC will contact the student directly to conduct a Situational Assessment over the phone or video call.
Counselors may complete the Client Referral Form here.