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What do you feel the benefits of having a computer-learning center are?

4 comments:

bronica said...

I recently received a laptop computer and don't know how to use it for writing. This Learning Center would be helpful to learn to use it and learn writing skills to be a better freelance writer. I could also gain more info about area resources.

Anonymous said...

It will be easier for me to stay at home to work on my computer. I won't have to access the library but can work from home. I volunteer for Red Cross and communicate through e-mail. I would be able to take courses over the internet to continue my work with Red Cross. I am looking forward to the Learning Center at Burrell Street Station

Anonymous said...

I'm an eighty year old senior living at Burrell St with limited knowledge of computers. (NONE). I had help writing this. I am looking forward to the learning center here as I am active in the community and am always looking for other resources and learning opportunities. Thank You.!

Anonymous said...

This is a great idea that can help less fortunate folks have the same access to the web and other service as enjoyed by everyone. This will allow them to communicate, be entertained and self educate... thus remain part of our society; our family.

Congrats on a great idea and thanks for all you have done.

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Many of our residents may be capable of gaining employment (and many are already working), but they commonly have difficulty securing steady employment or advancing in work, despite other government and state employment assistance that might be available.Some residents face substantial personal and situational barriers to employment, including low education and skill levels, health problems, personal or family problems, as well as, limited knowledge about or skill in finding jobs and/or advancing in their current opportunities.

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Our Neighborhood Networks Centers will offer the following training and programs to our residents and community:

Job-skills training/employment
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Economic development (microenterprises, small business development)
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Children's education programs (0-12 years)
Youth education programs (13-17 years)
Adult basic education/literacy
English as a Second Language (ESL) programs
GED/high school equivalency certificate programs
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Family education programs
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Youth activities (13-17 years)
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Senior services (65+)
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