Louisville Public Library Offers Computer Training to Area Adults
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For Immediate Release Contact: Amanda Murphy
October 8, 2012 614-214-6755 or amurphy@connectohio.org
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Stark County adults taking advantage of the free training are eligible for special Internet and computer offers.
LOUISVILLE – Connect Ohio and Louisville Public Library have partnered to offer the Every Citizen Online (ECO) free basic computer and Internet training program. Through this collaborative effort, area adults are learning how to connect in ways many of us take for granted. Participants of the program are also eligible to take advantage of discounted Internet service and computer purchases.
ECO computer and Internet coursework includes 6-hours of training covering computer basics, an introduction to the Internet, and an overview of the many benefits of using the Internet. Any Ohio adult is eligible to complete the free training.
“This is a major first step in our efforts to play a more active role in educating the public on the basic techniques of computer use,” said Mike Snyder, director of Louisville Public Library.
As a partner organization and with generous donations from the Louisville Chamber of Commerce and the Friends of the Library, the Louisville Public Library received ten new laptop computers to aid ECO training sessions. According to Snyder, the computers will not only be used for ECO training, but also future workshops on topics such as developing a website, online shopping, resume writing, online education, PowerPoint, use of the various Microsoft products, as well as general library patron use.
“The new computers will give our patrons more flexibility, since we do not have a computer lab in our building,” said Snyder. “We are excited to teach our patrons and provide them with opportunities at the same time.”
Area adults taking advantage of the ECO training are eligible to receive home broadband service specials and discounts toward computer purchases (starting at $119) from partner companies supporting the broadband training initiative.
Fall classes are forming now and take place at the Louisville Public Library main branch, located at 700 Lincoln Avenue, Louisville, Ohio. Call Andrea Bossart at (330) 875-1696 to register for classes.
More than 27,000 adults have already participated in the Every Citizen Online training since it launched. The training is open to any Ohio adult and is being offered at nearly 300 locations throughout the state. A full list of training locations can be found at http://connectohio.org/training-facilities or by calling 1-855-NOW-I-CAN (669-4226).
View videos of ECO trainings and interviews with participants
Additional information on Louisville Public Library
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