Digital Skills Every Student Should Build

Practical digital skills can make school work, job applications and everyday admin much easier.

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Why this matters

Practical digital skills can make school work, job applications and everyday admin much easier. The goal is not to make studying or job hunting more complicated. It is to make the next small step obvious.

01. Start with the right setup

Learn to create, format and save documents with sensible filenames and folders.

02. Build a repeatable habit

Know how to send a professional email with a clear subject line and a useful attachment name.

03. Use feedback

Practise safe online habits: strong passwords, cautious links and careful handling of personal information.

04. Finish with a review

Learn the basics of spreadsheets, presentations, file sharing and PDF documents. These skills appear in many study and work environments.

Use the California Café tools alongside your routine: past papers for practice, the CV Studio for your application, and the Student Hub for quick practical guidance.
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