The Center for Digital Equity

Library eBooks: Training Workshop
2017-02-23 14:00 (America/New_York)
Want to learn how to borrow eBooks for your iPad, Kindle, Nook or tablet? Sign up for this interactive program. Bring your device and questions: we’ll show you how to find, check out and download books from our digital collections.

Microsoft Excel 2013 Advanced
2017-03-17 08:00 - 17:00 | Google Fiber, 301 E. 7th Street, Charlotte, NC, 28203, United States
Join us for a follow up to the Microsoft Excel Basics class. After a brief review, we will discuss formulas, functions, spreadsheet modifications, charts and graphs. Previous Excel experience is required. Registration required.

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library DigiLit: Downloading Digital Content (DigiLit Lite)
2017-05-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Davidson, 119 South Main Street, Davidson, NC, 28036, United States
Learn how to access the library’s digital materials (ebooks, eaudiobooks, etc.) on your mobile device. No registration needed. Bring your device and any passwords.

Google I/O Extended 2017
2017-05-17 11:30 - 17:00 | Google Fiber, 301 E. 7th Street, Charlotte, NC, 28203, United States
Join Google Fiber Charlotte for an I/O Extended event with the Charlotte GDG Chapter at the Fiber Space in Uptown. Watch the livestream, participate in an “unconference” & experience virtual reality on a personal VR headset.
Happy hour begins at 4pm following the programming. Lunch will be provided.

Digital Charlotte #ONLINEMEETUP: Net Inclusion 2017
2017-05-17 12:45 - 14:00 | Facebook
Digital Charlotte is heading to Net Inclusion 2017!
Net Inclusion 2017 is an annual conference that welcomes digital inclusion community practitioners, advocates, academics, Internet service providers, policymakers and entities reliant upon online access and digital skills of their community members. Attendees will discuss current and potential local, state and federal policies and policy innovations that could increase digital equity, current and potential sources of financial and programmatic support of digital inclusion programs, and share digital inclusion best practices and new strategies from across the USA.
More information: digitalinclusion.org/netinclusion2017
Digital Charlotte’s next #ONLINEMEETUP will be a live-stream of the last panel of the conference: Local Government Investments in Digital Inclusion.
Panelists:
Rondella Hawkins, City of Austin
Vicky Yuki, City of Seattle
Anne Schwieger, City of Boston
McClain Bryant, City of Kansas City MO
Moderator:
Angela Siefer, NDIA
Please join us on Wednesday, May 17th, for a great discussion! You can view our roundtable by simply visiting and liking our Facebook page and you’ll be notified when we’re live on May 17.

Digital Inclusion Volunteer Training - May
2017-05-25 18:00 - 19:30 | Knight-Crane Hall on Queens University Campus, 1900 Selwyn Avenue, Charlotte, NC, 28274, United States
Did you know that there are 60 Million Americans that don’t know how to use a computer or get online?
We are developing programs that empower people to accomplish their personal goals through digital literacy, while connecting them to vital resources such as affordable devices and broadband service.
Our next Volunteer Training class will be on Thursday, 5/25, at 6pm at the Queens University of Charlotte at 1900 Selwyn Ave. Charlotte, NC 28274.
We are looking for people who want to make a difference in their community by becoming a digital literacy instructors or teaching assistants. We need volunteers of all skill levels and backgrounds. Whether you can donate 1 hour a month or 20 hours a week, we value your time.
Volunteer training consists of three parts:
* Learning: What is the digital divide? Understanding the three leg stool.
* Application: What you can do to help? Review the basics of our lesson plan.
* Practice: Train the trainer. Teaching Digital Literacy 101

City Council Town Hall: Digital Inclusion, Not Just an Illusion
2017-06-22 18:30 - 20:00
Councilman Greg Phipps joins Digital Inclusion Project Manager Bruce Clark, Deputy Director, Department of Transportation Phil Reiger and Economic Development Manager, Neighborhood & Business Services Kevin Dick for a discussion on providing a technological roadmap to access and opportunity by bridging the digital divide.

Microsoft: Hack the Classroom!
2017-06-27 19:30 - 21:30 | Microsoft South Park, 4400 Sharon Road, Charlotte, NC, 28211, United States
The Hack is Back and live from ISTE in San Antonio, Texas! Join us at the Microsoft Store at SouthPark Mall on Tuesday, June 27, 2017, from 7:30 to 9:30 PM for a Hack the Classroom viewing event.

At this free, in-store event you will:

Hear from inspiring speakers and thought leading educators
Learn from teachers by taking a glimpse into their classrooms and how they are preparing students to create the world of tomorrow
Engage, interact, and pose questions with speakers and other educators
Gain access to professional development resources and tools to get started

Digi-Bridge: #STEAMSaturdays - Programming and Robotics
2017-07-08 09:00 - 10:30 | Hygge – Remount, 2128 Remount Rd., Charlotte, NC, 28208, United States
Date/Time:
Date(s) – 07/08/2017 – 08/12/2017
Time – 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Location:
Digi-Bridge Space – Hygge CoWorking West (2128 Remount Rd. Charlotte, NC 28208)
Cost:
$25 per class, per scholar

We are so excited to have your Kindergarten through 8th-grade scholar(s) join our #STEAMSaturdays Summer courses. Our courses allow your scholar(s) to explore the foundations of object-oriented programming through hands-on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) exploration. Additional registration details below!
Each #STEAMSaturdays series consists of six courses. During each course, scholars will experience one of our signature Digi-Bin lessons and practice programming basics on our Dig-Bridge Portal.

Please note the programming and robotics course listings for this series:

July 8th – LEGO Robotics – build and program
July 15th – Scratch and LEGO Robotics – build a Scratch activity to compliment a LEGO robotics build
July 22nd- LEGO Robotics – build and program
July 29th- Coding with Sensors
August 5th- Sphero Challenge
August 12th- Sphero Challenge

Registration Details:

Please remember to enter the scholar’s name and age.
Type ” NA” in the “Additional Student Name” and “Additional Student Age” fields if you are only registering one scholar.
If you registering more than two scholars, add the additional scholar names and ages in the “Comments” field.
For questions, please contact torie@digi-bridge.org.

CM Library DigiLit 101: Orientation and Computer Basics (1 of 6)
2017-07-11 17:30 - 19:00 | Beatties Ford Road Regional, 2412 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC, 28216, United States
Join us as we learn about using the computer, internet, email, word processing and online job searching over this 6 week course.
Registration Required! You must be able to attend all sessions.
This week: Orientation, vocabulary, hardware, storage, and practice.

City of Charlotte HNS: Neighborhood Matching Pre-Application Grants Workshop
2017-07-24 18:00 - 19:30 | University City Regional Library, 301 E. W.T. Harris Blvd., Charlotte, NC, 28262, United States
​Join us to learn the ins and outs of your Neighborhood Matching Grants (NMG) program. These pre-applications workshops will help you think through project ideas, provide instruction for completing the online application, and tell what you to expect during the application and project implementation processes. Attendance at a workshop is required prior to applying for a grant.

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library: Internet Basics for Kids
2017-08-03 15:30 - 17:00 | Mountain Island, 4420 Hoyt Galvin Way Charlotte, North Carolina 28214, United States
Learn how to access, navigate, and print websites. Get basic techniques for finding information and being safe online. This class is for preteens ages 8-12 with some computer experience, but little or no previous Internet experience. Registration required.

Hack & Hustle Academy Celebration
2017-08-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Three Spirits Brewery, 5046 Old Pineville Road, Charlotte, NC, 28217, United States
Hack & Hustle Social Entrepreneurship Academy wrapped its two-week pilot run Friday, July 21st! Hack & Hustle scholars from the Informative Technologies internship program were exposed to STEM careers in computer hardware refurbishment, computer programming, & technology entrepreneurship.
In celebration of the first successfully completed Hack & Hustle Social Entrepreneurship Academy summer program, we would like to invite you to join us for some 70’s R&B at THANKFUL THURSDAY.
THANKFUL THURSDAY
Meet us at Three Spirits Brewery
(5046 Old Pineville Road, CLT, NC 28217)
Thursday, August 3 from 6pm-8pm.
Eat, drink and be merry with us!
Each beer flight sampler and pint sold will kick back $1 donation for Hack & Hustle Academy and the community organizations highlighted at this event.

The Hack & Hustle Social Entrepreneurship Academy is a workforce development program created through an equal partnership between Jecha Networks, Inc., Informative Technologies, Inc., and Hip Hop University. The program works to increase economic mobility for underserved youth by placing scholars in technology training while providing them with face-to-face mentorship.

E2D: Laptop Surplus Sale
2017-08-05 09:00 - 12:00 | E2D Cornelius Office, 18605 Northline Dr., Cornelius, NC, 28031, United States
E2D will be holding a fundraising LAPTOP SURPLUS SALE on August 5th from 9am to 12pm at our Cornelius office. Different models of laptops that do not fit the needs of our CMS students will be sold at various conditions and prices as a fundraiser for E2D.
This is an amazing opportunity to find deals on technology and support E2D’s mission to ensure that every student in CMS has essential, at home access to computer technology and digital literacy support to achieve academic success.

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library: Computer Basics for Adults and Seniors (5-part series)
2017-08-07 09:00 - 11:00 | Independence Regional, 6000 Conference Drive Charlotte, North Carolina 28212, United States
Five-part series, on Mondays (Jul 10-Aug 7) Covers the basic skills to get around in Windows using a mouse, how to use an easy word processing program, create & edit pictures, and an introduction to the Internet. No computer experience necessary
Other Info
Call (704) 416-4800, Option 4 or go online to register.Registration is for the full series of five workshops (July 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7) Participants must attend each workshop to progress to the next.
Presenter: Jim Kluth
Contact Name: Reference Staff
Contact Phone: 704-416-4800 opt. 4
Contact Email: irlpublicemail@cmlibrary.org

Goodwill University: Computer Basics (ALTERNATING MONDAYS)
2017-08-07 09:00 - 13:00 | Goodwill Opportunity Campus , 5301 Wilkinson Blvd, Charlotte, NC, 28208, United States
Are you new to using computers? Do you wonder what people mean when they say the Cloud, Windows, ISP or app? Perhaps you just want to know more about how computers work. When it comes to learning today’s technology, our Computer Basics course has all the basic concepts covered.
When: Alternating Mondays, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Prerequisite: None.

Urban League of Central Carolinas: OPEN Enrollment Event - National Certification NO COST Programs
2017-08-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Urban League of Central Carolinas, 740 West 5th Street, Charlotte, NC, 28202, United States
Come meet instructors, graduates, and staff from the Urban League of Central Carolinas. Ask questions that are important to YOU! Learn more about the NO COST ULCC Program that will meet YOUR needs!

ULCC Certification PROGRAMS: NOW ENROLLING

Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Fiber Optic Broadband and Premise Cabling
NC DOT Highway Construction and Trade Academy
Duke Energy CAST Prep
Customer Service
Microsoft Office
Job Readiness
HSE (formerly GED)
Youth Academic Enrichment

For more information call (704) 373-2256 ex. 213 or email derrick.miller@urbanleaguecc.org.

Goodwill University: Internet 101 & Internet Explorer (TUESDAYS)
2017-08-08 09:00 - 13:00 | Goodwill Opportunity Campus , 5301 Wilkinson Blvd, Charlotte, NC, 28208, United States
Internet 101
Are you new to the Internet? Are you wondering what’s so important about being connected online? Maybe you just want to know what’s new and how it can benefit you. This introductory course will guide you through the basics while providing up-to-date information on the latest online tools and technologies.
Internet Explorer
Learn about the Internet Explorer web browser and how to use its many functions and features for convenient and safe web browsing.
When: Tuesdays, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Prerequisite: Completed Computer Basics course or pass assessment test.

City of Charlotte HNS: Neighborhood Matching Grants Pre-Application Workshop
2017-08-08 18:00 - 19:30, 2017-08-10 12:00 - 13:30 | Old City Hall, 600 E. Trade St, Charlotte, NC, 28202, United States
Join us to learn the ins and outs of your Neighborhood Matching Grants (NMG) program. These pre-applications workshops will help you think through project ideas, provide instruction for completing the online application, and tell what you to expect during the application and project implementation processes. Attendance at a workshop is required prior to applying for a grant.
This session will also be offered remotely (Internet and phone access required). Those interested in attending remotely should contact Philip Freeman at 704-336-4594 or philip.freeman@charlottenc.gov.
REGISTER HERE

Digi.City Connects: Charlotte Roundtable
2017-08-09 10:00 - 11:30 | UNC Charlotte Center City, 320 East 9th Street, Room 204, Charlotte, NC, 28202, United States
Please join us for a discussion on Charlotte’s smart city efforts that will focus on digital infrastructure. Digi.City is honored to host an esteemed panel to explore how governments, industry and communities can collaborate to expand the social and economic benefits of 21st century technology.
This event is part of a multi-city series, “Digi.City Connects,” which hosts thoughtful discussions in key metropolitan areas across the United States with local lawmakers and experts about the policy implications of smart city technologies.
Confirmed participants include:

Mayor Jennifer Roberts, City of Charlotte
David Howard, NCDOT
Sasha Weintraub, Duke Energy
Emily Yates, Envision Charlotte
Bob Wilhelm, UNC-Charlotte

City of Charlotte HNS: Introduction to Forming a Neighborhood Organization
2017-08-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Hygge – Camp North End, 1776 Statesville Ave., Charlotte, NC, 28206, United States
A strong sense of community is part of what makes Charlotte a winning city. Organizing your community including neighbors and/or businesses within your area may feel a daunting task, however staff are here to guide you. The City’s Housing & Neighborhood Services department has teamed up with Next Stage Consulting, LLC to review the benefits of forming a neighborhood-based organization and to coach community members through recommended building blocks for forging a strong organizational foundation. This session will explore topics including:
· Leadership structure
· Committee work
· Decision making
· Written procedures
· Pro’s and cons of forming a 501c3
· Empowering the community to take action
· Registering with the City
With the basics of neighborhood formation under their belt, attendees are invited to join the City at QC3 (Queen City Crash Course) to dive deeper into tools and resources available to help them be successful.
Refreshments and free parking are provided. A parking map will be provided in advance of the event to those who have pre-registered.
REGISTER HERE

Event Details
Date: 8/15/2017
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: Hygge Camp North End
Address: 1776 Statesville Ave. Charlotte NC 28206 Get map

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library: Computer Basics
2017-08-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Main Library, 310 North Tryon St., Charlotte, NC, 28202, United States
Learn to use the keyboard and mouse, and get a basic overview of computer terms and concepts in this class for people with little or no previous computer experience.
Presenter: Job Help Center Staff
Contact Name: Job Help Center Staff
Contact Phone: 704-416-0500
Contact Email: jobhelpcentercml@gmail.com

Free Press: The News Charlotte Needs: A Public Forum on the Role of Journalism in Tackling Inequity
2017-08-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Johnson C. Smith University, 100 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC, 28216, United States
Join us for a community forum on Aug. 26.
Inequity has persisted for far too long in Charlotte. So has business as usual. People across the city are asking for change.
Join us for a community forum on how local news and information can help the Queen City turn plans into action and move Charlotte toward a more equitable future. This isn’t a panel discussion. It’s a conversation where everyone will have a chance to be heard.
Tell us about your life in Charlotte. Meet your neighbors. Talk with journalists. Ask questions. Share stories. Join us on Aug. 26.
What: The News Charlotte Needs: A Public Forum on the Role of Journalism in Tackling Inequity
When: Sat., Aug. 26, from 1–4 p.m. (doors open at 12:30 p.m.; light refreshments will be served)
Where: Grimes Lounge, Student Union, Johnson C. Smith University, 100 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte
RSVP today to join Free Press in Charlotte.

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library: Computer Basics
2017-08-29 10:00 - 12:00 | South County Regional, 5801 Rea Road, Charlotte, NC, 28277, United States
Learn to use the keyboard and mouse, and get a basic overview of computer terms and concepts in this class for people with little or no previous computer experience.
Presenter:
Lawrence Turner

Tyvola Senior Center: Computer Help With The Guys
2017-09-01 09:00 - 13:00 | Tyvola Senior Center, 2225 Tyvola Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28210, United States
Computer Help With The Guys is an ongoing program that occurs every Friday from 9:00am-1:00pm at the Tyvola Senior Center.
Volunteers come in during this time and assist our participants with computer problems (IT) or help them with different programs, such as Microsoft Office and Google Suite, on the computer.
This is a free drop-in program, so no pre-registration is required, however, people will be asked to sign in on the attendance sheet and if they are first-time attendees, they will need to fill out a participant registration form.
If they would like to pre-register for the class, call the Tyvola Senior Center at 980.314.1320 or email at TyvolaSeniorCenter@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov.

Tyvola Senior Center: Computer Help With The Guys
2017-09-08 09:00 - 13:00 | Tyvola Senior Center, 2225 Tyvola Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28210, United States
“Computer Help With The Guys” is an ongoing program that occurs every Friday from 9:00am-1:00pm at the Tyvola Senior Center.
Volunteers come in during this time and assist our participants with computer problems (IT) or help them with different programs, such as Microsoft Office and Google Suite, on the computer.
This is a free drop-in program, so no pre-registration is required, however, people will be asked to sign in on the attendance sheet and if they are first-time attendees, they will need to fill out a participant registration form.
If they would like to pre-register for the class, call the Tyvola Senior Center at 980.314.1320 or email at TyvolaSeniorCenter@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

Digi-Bridge: #DDCODEIN - Daddy Daughter CodeIn (PAID)
2017-09-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Google Fiber, 301 E. 7th Street, Charlotte, NC, 28203, United States
We are excited to open registration for our third Daddy Daughter CodeIn of 2017! Join us on Saturday, September 9th from 7-8:30 pm for a night of food, fun, and technology. All MAD-DAD scientists and their trusty genius sidekicks will participate in LEGO robotics – programming and exciting and messy hands on chemical reactions creativity and brainstorming experiments.
Fathers, uncles, brothers, grandfathers, mentors, cousins and all male role models are welcome to bring the special Kindergarten through 8th graders in their lives for this event as we celebrate and encourage our future young scientists, engineers, artists and mathematicians. Please contact Torie Leslie at torie@digi-bridge.org for additional questions or inquiries. We can’t wait to see you there!
Parking: The event is hosted at Google Fiber’s 7th street location. Please come prepared to pay for parking that evening at one of the Parking Lots or Decks off of 7th street.

Urban League: Computer Technology and Career Readiness course
2017-09-11 09:00 - 16:30 | Urban League of Central Carolinas, 740 West 5th Street, Charlotte, NC, 28202, United States
The Urban League (ULCC) Computer Technology and Career Readiness course is a FREE 6-week program featuring learning and professional development opportunities in Microsoft Office and international customer service. All ULCC participants receive financial literacy development, professional development coaching and mentoring, and job placement services including access to monthly career fairs.
Learning & Development Opportunities

Computer Technology
Life Skills
Career Readiness
Customer Service

Certifications/Certificates

ETA International Customer Service Specialist
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
North Carolina Career Readiness Certification
Work Smart Certificate (Char-Meck Workforce Development Partners)

SCHEDULE: Monday – Thursday 9:00 am – 4:30 pm (Noon – 1:00 pm Lunch)

NCTA Panel: The Future of Women in Technology
2017-09-12 08:30 - 10:30 | Skookum, 201 S. Tryon St., Suite 1500, Charlotte, NC, 28202, United States
The Future of Women in Technology
A Call to Action #womenrising
Over the past 50 years, women in the United States have made great strides in education and entry into the workforce in the United States. Today, the majority of bachelor degree graduates (60%) and master’s level graduates (57%) are women, and nearly half (48%) of this country’s workforce is comprised of women. However, as the world rapidly shifts to digital, women account for only 20% of the bachelor’s degrees conferred in engineering, computer science, and physics and regardless of specific area of technology, only about 25% of these positions are held by women. (National Center for Educational Statistics). And, while women represent almost half of the US workforce, just 5% are CEOs of Fortune 500 companies and that number expands only slightly when looking at Fortune 1000 companies. (Pew Research)
Join us for a panel discussion with female leaders from a variety of industries as they weigh in on a future where digital, AI and other technologies will have greater influence in the workplace and on our lives. They’ll address tough topics on underrepresentation, culture and career/life balance, the ethics and economics for gender parity, and provide insights on how to effectively advocate for change within your own organization.
Panel Discussion: The Future of Women in Technology
Moderator:
Brooks Raiford, CEO – North Carolina Technology Association (NCTA)
Research Partner: Tara Wisniewski, Managing Director, Advocacy and Public Affairs – ISACA
Panelists:
Terri O’Leary, SVP of Technology – Wyndham Capital
Anuja Ratnayake, Director, Emerging Technology & Strategy – Duke Energy
Dr. Tiffani Williams, Director of Computer Science Programs – Charlotte -Northeastern University
Haley Bohon, Founder and CEO – SkillPop
