The Center for Digital Equity

City of Charlotte Housing & Neighborhood Services: Neighborhood Matching Grants Pre-Application Workshops
2019-02-06 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Charlotte Mecklenburg Library – Steele Creek Branch, 13620 Steele Creek Road, Charlotte, NC, 28273, United States
The Neighborhood Matching Grants Program has helped Charlotte residents improve their neighborhoods since 1992. The program awards funds to eligible neighborhood-based organizations for projects that make neighborhoods better places to live, work, and play.

Before applying for a grant, applicants must attend a workshop. Learn more here and register to attend a workshop here.

Tyvola Senior Center: Computer Help With The Guys
2019-02-08 09:00 - 12:00, 2019-02-15 09:00 - 12:00, 2019-02-22 09:00 - 12:00, 2019-04-05 09:00 - 12:00, 2019-04-12 09:00 - 12:00, 2019-04-19 09:00 - 12:00, 2019-04-26 09:00 - 12:00, 2019-05-03 09:00 - 12:00 | Tyvola Senior Center, 2225 Tyvola Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28210, United States
Need help using the computer? Not sure how to perform a certain computer task? Bring your questions and get FREE computer advice. If you’ve got computer questions, they’ve got the answers! For more information or to register call 980-314-1320 or email use at TyvolaSeniorCenter@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov.

Urban League of Central Carolinas: Working Wednesday Workshop Series - Job Search 101
2019-02-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Urban League of Central Carolinas, 740 West 5th Street, Charlotte, NC, 28202, United States
When
February 20, 2019
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Where
Urban League 740 West 5th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202

Details

WORKING WEDNESDAY WORKSHOP SERIES:
Empowering you with the tools you need to find and apply for jobs.
The Urban League of Central Carolinas will be hosting technical assistance workshops that will help you become better prepared in searching, applying and interviewing for employment.
A variety of free services will be provided including:

Career Counseling
Resume Writing assistance
Mock interviewing
Online job search with computer access

Contact us to take advantage of these great resources.
Pre-registration is required…if interested please complete the session registration form in the link below!
Working Wednesday Workshop
For questions or additional information please contact 704-373-2256 x202

City of Charlotte: Increasing Participation in your Neighborhood
2019-02-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Charlotte Mecklenburg Library – West Blvd Branch, 2157 West Boulevard, Charlotte, NC, 28208, United States
Join the City of Charlotte for an interactive workshop hosted by Caylin Haldeman from Next Stage Consulting and the City of Charlotte to learn how you can help get your neighbors more involved in the community. Participants will learn best practices, dialogue with one another, and work in small groups to create new strategies.
We’ll discuss how to boost meeting and event attendance; recruit new members and volunteers; improve neighborhood communication; share what makes your neighborhood a great place to live; and work effectively with partner organizations and diverse populations.
Register to attend here.

City of Charlotte: Charlotte Future 2040 Vision & Values Workshops
2019-03-05 18:00 - 20:00 | 1243 West Blvd, 1243 West Boulevard, Charlotte, NC, 28208, United States
Let’s talk about how Charlotte should grow! ​The future is now as the City of Charlotte begins the process to develop our community’s shared vision for growth and development.​

The City of Charlotte invites you to the Charlotte Future 2040 Vision & Values Workshop. Three meetings will be held during the month of March, so choose the one that works best for you! Refreshments will be provided.

Childcare will be provided in the evenings. Please indicate if you need childcare or interpretation services through the online registration form here.

City of Charlotte: Charlotte Future 2040 Vision & Values Workshops
2019-03-06 12:00 - 13:30 | 200 N. Tryon St, 200 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, 28202, United States

Charlotte Works: Train the Trainer Conference ($)
2019-03-11 09:00 - 2019-03-14 16:30 | CPCC Harris Campus, 3210 CPCC Harris Campus Dr., Charlotte, NC, 28208, United States
The Charlotte Works Train the Trainer Conference is a four-day training designed to equip trainers to lead their organizations in the delivery of the Working Smart program. The top Master Trainers will be on hand to ensure that each attendee is prepared to facilitate soft skills training.
Created in response to increasing employer demands for workers with skills beyond their technical expertise, Working Smart: Soft Skills for Workplace Success is a five-module, 16-lesson curriculum that enhances job-seeker skills such as communication, problem-solving, time management and accountability.
Client-serving agencies can incorporate Working Smart into existing training programs to boost outcomes or direct participants to one of many agencies currently offering the curriculum.

Bette Rae Thomas Rec Center: Computer Wiz 101
2019-03-13 10:30 - 12:30, 2019-03-20 10:30 - 12:30, 2019-03-27 10:30 - 12:30 | Bette Rae Thomas Recreation Center, 2921 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte, NC, 28202, United States
Computer Wiz is a computer crash course to provide assistance with resume & cover letter building, basic computer skills, creating and operating e-mail accounts and job search. For more information contact:ÊBetteRaeThomasRecreationCenter@MecklenburgCountyNC.govÊor at 980.314.1111

City of Charlotte: Charlotte Future 2040 Vision & Values Workshops
2019-03-20 18:00 - 20:00 | 6824 Democracy Drive, 6824 Democracy Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28212, United States

NC TECH: Job Fair
2019-03-22 08:30 - 13:00 | Pfeiffer University, 1515 Mockingbird Lane, Charlotte, NC, 28209, United States
Get Ready to Meet Your Next Employer.
This event will provide seekers an opportunity to connect with regional tech employers from large enterprise companies to smaller innovative growth companies. Employers will be hiring for hundreds of different IT job occupations as well as support positions. More information can be found at here.

Participating Employers to Date:
Ally Bank
Davidson College – Office of Technology & Innovation
Deutsche Bank
Horizon Investments
MyComputerCareer
Vaco
And more to come…..
Community Partner:
Pfeiffer University

Urban League of Central Carolinas: Empowerment Employment Expo - JOB SEEKER registration
2019-03-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 3400 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC, 28216, United States
When: April 24, 2019, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Where: 3400 Beatties Ford Road – Friendship Missionary Baptist Church
Details: ULCC invites you to attend their Empowerment Employment Expo on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 from 10A – 2P. If you are looking for employment then here is your chance to meet HR representatives and hiring managers from several area companies and organizations that are seeking to fill positions. Please come dressed professionally & Bring copies of your resume. Be ready to meet with employers!
E3 jobseeker registration – Click here

National Digital Inclusion Alliance: Net Inclusion 2019 Conference ($)
2019-04-01 08:00 - 2019-04-03 15:00 | CPCC Harris Campus, 3210 CPCC Harris Campus Dr., Charlotte, NC, 28208, United States
Net Inclusion 2019 welcomes digital inclusion community practitioners, advocates, academics, Internet service providers, and policymakers to discuss:

local, state and federal policies and policy innovations impacting digital equity,
sources of financial and programmatic support of digital inclusion programs,
and digital inclusion best practices from across the country.

Net Inclusion 2019 will begin Monday, April 1st with pre-conference events in the morning and Digital Inclusion Site Tours in the afternoon. the Site Tours are included in the cost of registration. Tuesday, April 2nd will be a full day of interactive sessions, and we will conclude on Wednesday, April 3rd at 3:00PM.

Bette Rae Thomas Rec Center: Computer Wiz 101
2019-04-03 10:30 - 12:30, 2019-04-10 10:30 - 12:30 | Bette Rae Thomas Recreation Center, 2921 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte, NC, 28202, United States
Computer Wiz is a computer crash course to provide assistance with resume & cover letter building, basic computer skills, creating and operating e-mail accounts and job search. For more information contact:æBetteRaeThomasRecreationCenter@MecklenburgCountyNC.govæor at 980.314.1111

Urban League of Central Carolinas: Technical Assistance Fridays
2019-04-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2019-04-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2019-05-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Urban League of Central Carolinas, 740 West 5th Street, Charlotte, NC, 28202, United States
Empowering you with tools you need to obtain and retain employment. Anyone is welcome to attend any one of our Technical Assistance Friday sessions to get the help you need from:Resume writing
Onlilne job search with computer access
Career counseling
Lab time to complete assessments, testing, etc.
Call 704-373-2256 for more information.

CM Library: Computer Basics for Adults and Seniors
2019-04-06 09:00 - 11:00 | Independence Regional, 6000 Conference Drive Charlotte, North Carolina 28212, United States
Five-part series, on Mondays (Apr 8-May 6) 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 (April 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6) 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

NC Hearts Gigabit: 2nd Annual Interactive ($)
2019-04-26 09:00 - 16:00 | North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center, 4021 Carya Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27610, United States
Let’s Do Something About It. Because NC Broadband Matters.

Join NC Hearts Gigabit in Raleigh for the second annual NC Hearts Gigabit Interactive, a showcase of solutions demonstrating why access to modern broadband matters to rural and urban vitality, workforce development, and leadership in technology innovation as a state. Let’s power the future of local communities in North Carolina!

Who loves gigabit? We do.

The mission of NC Broadband Matters is to attract, support and champion the universal availability of affordable, reliable, high-capacity Internet to create thriving local communities, uniquely local small businesses, and a workforce empowered to compete in the global knowledge economy.

For inspiring content and connections to broadband communities, please join NC Broadband Matters in Raleigh for the second annual NC Hearts Gigabit Interactive on Friday, April 26, 2019. The Interactive will showcase solutions demonstrating why access to modern broadband matters to rural and urban vitality, workforce development, and leadership in technology innovation.
Registration and more info available: https://ncheartsgigabitinteractive2.splashthat.com/

CM Library: Computer Basics I: Mouse & Keyboard
2019-05-01 10:00 - 11:30 | Main Library, 310 North Tryon St., Charlotte, NC, 28202, United States
Are you a new computer user with little or no experience using a keyboard and mouse? If so, come to this class and learn how to left-click, right-click and use basic command keys as you prepare to enter the online world!

Tyvola Senior Center: Computer Basics Class - Resume & Cover Letter
2019-05-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Tyvola Senior Center, 2225 Tyvola Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28210, United States
Learn the basics of computers and get an overview of computer terms and concepts.
For more information contact TyvolaSeniorCenter@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov or 980.314.1320.
