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Building Your Digital Skills: Discover Free Resources for Internet Savvy
Join us for these empowering, in-person events: "Building Your Digital Skills: Discover Free Resources for Internet Savvy."
In collaboration with the National Digital Equity Center (NDEC), our session series aims to shed light on some of the available tools to help you navigate the digital landscape confidently. During this event, your hosts will walk you through the plethora of free resources and training opportunities provided by NDEC, both online and in your local community. Whether you want to learn how to use a new device, master essential software, or harness the power of online platforms, this session will provide you with ways to get started!
**Light refreshments will be available**
WHEN AND WHERE:
· February 13, 12:00-1:00 PM @ SeniorsPlus, 8 Falcon Rd, Lewiston, ME 04240
**CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER**
· February 19, 1:00-2:00 PM @ Mark and Emily Turner Memorial Library 39 2nd St, Presque Isle, Maine 04769
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· February 21, 1:00-2:00 PM @ Brewer Public Library, 100 S Main St, Brewer, ME 04412
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· February 24, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM @ McArthur Public Library, 270 Main St, Biddeford, ME 04005
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Registration is free, but required.
Don't miss out on this invaluable opportunity to expand your digital skills and become more comfortable with technology and the internet. Join us and embark on a journey towards becoming internet savvy!
About the National Digital Equity Center (NDEC):
The NDEC provides Digital Skills classes that provide opportunities for professional growth, personal enrichment, the development of computer skills, and using the internet to access health care resources.
NDEC has over 45 classes organized around three curricula – For Work & Business, For Home & Education, and Aging Well with Technology. Customized training and consulting solutions are offered to businesses and industries, as well as community residents. Online classes are held in a live interactive form using a videoconference platform; in-person classes are at community locations in collaboration with partner organizations. Students can elect to join a free Digital Skills Success Plan which includes skills assessments and recommended classes to meet their learning goals.
Additionally, the NDEC works with communities to develop Digital Equity and Digital Inclusion Plans; Affordable Equipment Programs; and local Affordable Broadband Benefit subsidies.
The NDEC is proud to provide communities with the expertise needed to mobilize broadband technologies through digital inclusion, literacy efforts, education, resource planning, funding research, infrastructure leveraging and stakeholder engagement.
Weather Policy:
Weather in February can be unpredictable. If there are school cancellations on the day of one of these events, we will cancel the event. AARP Maine will notify registered attendees of any cancellations and post a cancellation notice on this web page. Please check your email and/or this web page if you are unsure and, as always, use your own judgement when deciding the safest course of action for yourself.