Computer Wiz 101
2018-01-22 13:30 - 14:30, 2018-01-29 13:30 - 14:30, 2018-02-05 13:30 - 14:30, 2018-02-12 13:30 - 14:30, 2018-02-19 13:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
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 contactÊBreanca.Leach@MecklenburgCountyNC.govÊor at 980.314.1111

Advent Coworking - Podcast University
2018-01-22 18:00 - 20:30 | Advent Coworking, 933 LOUISE AVE., CHARLOTTE, NC, 28204, United States
Advent Coworking, the first coworking space to feature a podcast studio for members and nonmembers to use, is launching Charlotte’s first comprehensive course dedicated to podcasting. Advent Podcast University will launch on Monday, January 22 with the inaugural 4-week course, “From Idea to iTunes,” with instructor Robert Ingalls.

Podcasting has grown in popularity over the years, as evidenced by the number of podcasts hosted out of the Advent podcast studio. For newcomers, the podcasting process can seem overwhelming. What equipment do you need? How does it all work? How does your show get on iTunes? How do you go about getting great guests on your show? How do you get people to listen? And, importantly, how are you going to do all this on a budget??
Whether you’re a hobbyist or you’re ready to create a business and a brand around your podcast “From Idea to iTunes” will provide participants with everything needed to bring their vision to life. From learning the equipment, fine-tuning a podcast idea, getting your podcast on iTunes, connecting with potential guests and sponsors, this course will cover it all.
Robert Ingalls of the Future Self Podcast will be the course instructor. As a podcast consultant, Robert works with brands to help them develop and launch their own podcasts to bring their unique message to more ears than ever before. He hosts the Future Self Podcast and soon-to-launch Getting Over the Girl Podcast. Robert is also the Director of Startup Grind Charlotte, a global startup community designed to educate, inspire, and connect entrepreneurs.
The course will be on four consecutive Mondays with the kickoff class on January 22. The full course, including studio time and one-on-one consultation with Robert Ingalls is $349 for an individual, or $600 for two people to sign up together (company, partners, etc.). Sign up on the Advent website, adventcoworking.com.

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Advent Coworking is a creative coworking community, a rotating art gallery, and event space for members and nonmembers located in the Belmont area of Charlotte. We also created one of the first podcast studios in Charlotte. At Advent Coworking, we strive to create an inclusive, creative, and welcoming space for all who walk through our doors. Adventcoworking.com

WEBINAR: Dismantling the Digital Poorhouse
2018-01-24 16:00 - 17:30 | ONLINE
“Our national journey from the county poorhouse of the nineteenth century to the digital poorhouse today reveals a remarkably durable debate between those who wish to eliminate and alleviate poverty and those who blame, imprison, and punish the poor.”
Today, automated systems control which neighborhoods get policed, which families obtain needed resources, and who is investigated for fraud. While we all live under this new regime of data analytics, the most invasive and punitive systems are aimed at the poor.
As Virginia Eubanks documents in her new book, Automating Inequality, you can be deprioritized for homeless services in Los Angeles because an algorithm determines you’re not among the most vulnerable people living on the street. In Indiana, you may have been cut off of medical benefits for missing a single signature on one of a dozen forms, prompting an automated eligibility system to declare that you “failed to cooperate.” In Pittsburgh, a predictive risk model may score your child at high risk for abuse or neglect because you receive public assistance.
While artificial intelligence, big data, and predictive analytics certainly have a role to play in fair, transparent, and accountable governance, these high-tech tools are shaped by our fear of economic precarity and our disdain for the poor. “Dismantling the Digital Poorhouse” brings together activists, organizers, journalists, scholars, and technologists to suggest another path.
Please join New America’s Family-Centered Social Policy and Fellows programs for an urgent conversation laying bare our nation’s history of constructing the “digital poorhouse,” identifying its modern architecture–and exploring what we can collectively do to dismantle it.
Participants:
Virginia Eubanks, @PopTechWorks
Author, Automating Inequality
Associate Professor of Political Science, University at Albany, SUNY
Fellow, Class of 2016, New America
Rose Afriyie, @rosesafriyie, @mrelief_form
Executive Director, mRelief
Cheri Honkala, @CheriHonkala
National Organizer, The Poor People’s Economic Human Rights Campaign
Mariella Saba
The Stop LAPD Spying Coalition, Familia: Trans Queer Liberation Movement, and Our Data Bodies Project
Moderator:
Monica Potts, @MonicaBPotts
Freelance Writer
Fellow, Class of 2016, New America
Dismantling the Digital Poorhouse
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM EST
740 15th Street NW, Suite 900
Washington, DC 20005
LIVESTREAM: https://www.newamerica.org/family-centered-social-policy/events/dismantling-digital-poorhouse/
RSVP: https://www.cvent.com/events/dismantling-the-digital-poorhouse/registration-b1a6ed0b37354d0e9eaaf81b9fd3feee.aspx?r=328e7005-8834-41bc-8af4-19b64f72fa71&refid=NAwebsite

Tyvola Senior Center: Computer Help With The Guys
2018-01-26 09:00 - 12:00, 2018-02-02 09:00 - 12:00, 2018-02-09 09:00 - 12:00, 2018-02-16 09:00 - 12:00, 2018-02-23 09:00 - 12:00 | 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.

Informational Session for Upcoming IT courses Hosted by Goodwill® University
2018-01-31 17:30 - 19:30 | Goodwill Opportunity Campus , 5301 Wilkinson Blvd, Charlotte, NC, 28208, United States
Along with the current digital skills trainings we offer, Goodwill University will expand its offerings which coincide with high-demand careers, including:

Coding Development
Office 365 (Client/Cloud Technology Support) • A+/Helpdesk
SalesForce Analytics
Software Account Management

Whether you enjoy problem-solving, thinking creatively, and/or helping people get the most out of their technology, there is a course for you.

The information session will cover the following:

Details about each course (length, start dates, etc.)
Who is eligible
How to become a Goodwill client
Additional enrollment details
Q&A

Goodwill University will collaborate with partners who are experts in their specific fields in providing instruction, mentorship, employment assistance, and more.

To attend, register by Monday, January 29, 2018, at http://bit.ly/GISP-IT-info.

DigiLit Community: Free Computer Classes
2018-02-01 13:00 - 18:00 | Naomi Drenan Recreation Center, 750 Beal Street, Charlotte, NC, 28211, United States
This FREE Computer Basics workshops aims to prepare you to join the digital community. This workshops consists of four 2 hour sessions that meet every other week for week for 6 weeks. Session Topics: Computer Basics, Web Basics, Email Basics with Gmail, Google Drive, Social Media, and Library Apps/Graduation.. For more information and to register contact NaomiDrenanRecreationCenter@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov or 980.314.1100. Pre-registration is required!

BroadbandUSA Webinar: Best Practices for Enhancing Deployment of a Public Wi-Fi Network
2018-02-21 14:00 - 15:00 | ONLINE
This webinar will focus on the key factors to consider when planning and deploying a public Wi-Fi network and how it will enhance smart city efforts. Speakers will highlight the information needed in order to make informed decisions concerning the implementation of the network, potential partnership and funding options, and technical aspects. The speakers participated in the Global Cities Public Wi-Fi Blueprint development and are eager to share their insights.
Speakers:

Mayor Gary McCarthy, City of Schenectady, NY;
Tony Batalla, Head of Information Technology, City of San Leandro, CA; and
Steve Wimsatt, Senior Director, Business Development, Rukas Communications

Registration link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4412084363232619777

E2D & Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools: Laptop Distribution
2018-02-22 15:00 - 18:00 | Mallard Creek High School, 3825 Johnston Oehler Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28269, United States
FIRST COME – FIRST SERVED
* LIMITED QUANTITIES
* MUST PROVIDE STUDENT ID NUMBER
$60- Participation Fee Cash/Credit/Money Orders ONLY

Fully refurbished laptop computer with new software compatible with Windows OS
6 months of Tech Support
Basic Digital Literacy Training

LAPTOP IS YOURS TO KEEP!

MORE INFO
E-2-D.org
704.657.0408
Eliminate the Digital Divide is committed to providing affordable, at home access to technology for all CMS students

E2D & Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools: Laptop Distribution ($)
2018-02-24 10:00 - 13:00 | Vance High School, 7600 IBM Dr., Charlotte, NC, 28262, United States

ULCC: Microsoft Office and Customer Service Certification
2018-02-26 09:00 - 16:00 | Urban League of Central Carolinas, 740 West 5th Street, Charlotte, NC, 28202, United States
This course features two tracks in Microsoft Office certification and International Customer Service Certification with optional scheduling. Clients will also receive development in core job readiness skills, Working Smart Certification which includes job readiness, and financial literacy. Job placement services are also available.
Length: 6 weeks
Hours: Monday – Thursday
Microsoft Office – 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Customer Service – 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Program Schedule
Jan 8th- Feb 15th
Feb 26th – April 5th
April 16th – May 24th
June 4th – July 12th
July 23rd – Aug 30th
Sep 10th – Oct 18th
Oct 29th – Dec 6th
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Digital Charlotte: Digital Inclusion Volunteer Training
2018-02-26 10:00 - 11:30 | Knight-Crane Hall on Queens University Campus, 1900 Selwyn Avenue, Charlotte, NC, 28274, United States
Did you know there are approximately 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.
The next Digital Inclusion Volunteer Training will be on Monday, 2/26/18, from 10:00 – 11:30AM located at the Knight School of Communication at Queens University of Charlotte – Knight-Crane Hall 303; 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
Interested in our next training? Fill out the form below:
&lt;a href=”https://queens-yhcyj.formstack.com/forms/digclt_vol_train” title=”Online Form”&gt;Online Form – Digital Charlotte Volunteer Training Signup&lt;/a&gt;

Bette Rae Thomas Rec Center: Computer Wiz 101
2018-02-26 13:30 - 14:30
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 Breanca.Leach@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov or at 980.314.1111

ULCC: Career Fair
2018-02-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Urban League of Central Carolinas, 740 West 5th Street, Charlotte, NC, 28202, United States
When: February 28, 2018, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: Urban League of Central Carolinas, 740 West 5th Street, Charlotte NC 28202Details
Join us on Feb. 28th from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. for an exciting Career Fair!

The fair is FREE and open to the community
Candidates of all ages, experience levels and industries are encouraged to attend
Companies will be looking to hire full-time and part-time
Please come prepared with resumes and professionally dressed
Come and learn more about the ULCC and the certification and training we offer community members

Click Here for more information.

DigiLit Community: Free Computer Classes
2018-03-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Naomi Drenan Recreation Center, 750 Beal Street, Charlotte, NC, 28211, United States
This FREE Computer Basics workshops aims to prepare you to join the digital community. This workshops consists of four 2 hour sessions that meet every other week for week for 6 weeks.
Session Topics:

Computer Basics
Web Basics
Email Basics with Gmail
Google Drive
Social Media
Library Apps/Graduation

For more information and to register, contact NaomiDrenanRecreationCenter@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov or 980.314.1100.
Pre-registration is required!

Goodwill University: Computer Basics
2018-03-05 09:00 - 13:00, 2018-03-12 09:00 - 13:00, 2018-03-19 09:00 - 13:00, 2018-03-26 09:00 - 13:00
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 todayÕs technology, our Computer Basics course has all the basic concepts covered.

Charlotte Works: On-the-Job Training Grant Info Session for Career-Seekers
2018-03-08 14:00 - 15:00 | NCWorks Career Center, 5601 Executive Center Dr., Suite 100, Charlotte, NC, 28212, United States
ON-THE-JOB TRAINING GRANT INFO SESSION FOR CAREER-SEEKERS
March 8, 2018 : 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Venue: NCWorks Career Center
Are you looking to use your current skills to transition into a new career? An On-the-Job Training Grant may be right for you!
Workshop pre-registration is strongly recommended, but walk-ins are welcomed. Register through the events calendar at www.ncworks.gov:

Log in to your NCWorks.gov account
Go to the “My Calendar” box
Click on the hyperlinked number on the 2nd line of text under the calendar (“__Upcoming Events”)
Click on “Show Filter Criteria.” For LWIA/Region, select “Charlotte Works Work Force Development Board.” For Office Location, select “NCWorks Career Center – Executive Center Dr.”
Click on “Filter”
Click on your desired event. Confirm date and time and click on “Register” at the bottom of the page

Need help getting started? Download our guide.

Federal Reserve System: Engaging Banks in Workforce Development (Part 1)
2018-03-08 15:00 - 17:00 | ONLINE
Engaging Banks in Workforce Development
The workforce development system trains, educates and provides social services to working-age individuals to help them succeed in the labor force and, at the same time, meet employers’ demand for quality talent. Banks and organizations partnering with them can play an important role in workforce development and the economic health of low- and moderate-income communities. Find out how by joining us for two one-hour Connecting Communities® webinars. The two-part series will present tools and information for banks to engage in workforce development activities that may help them fulfill their obligations under the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). Speakers will include workforce development entities and their bank partners.
Part 1: Thursday, March 8, 2018
3 p.m. Eastern; 2 p.m. Central; 1 p.m. Mountain; 12 p.m. Pacific; 11 a.m. Alaska; 9 a.m. Hawaii
Registration (Participation is free, but preregistration is required.)
Speakers

Introduction and brief overview of the Dallas and Kansas City Feds’ publication, “Engaging Workforce Development: A Framework for Meeting CRA Obligations”
Elizabeth Sobel Blum, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
Workforce entity/bank partnership discussion:
John Galante, Year Up
Mark Estrada, State Street Bank

Part 2: Thursday, March 29, 2018
3 p.m. Eastern; 2 p.m. Central; 1 p.m. Mountain; 12 p.m. Pacific; 11 a.m. Alaska; 9 a.m. Hawaii
Registration (Participation is free, but preregistration is required.)
Speakers

Introduction
Steven Shepelwich, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
Workforce entity/bank partnership discussion 1:
Andrea Stiles Pullas, Mi Casa Resource Center
Barbara Mahnen, Bank of America
Workforce entity/bank partnership discussion 2:
Priscilla Dinn Alvarez, Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement (VIDA)
Ruben Ramos, BBVA Compass

Charlotte Works: On-the-Job Training Grant Info Session for Career-Seekers
2018-03-15 14:00 - 15:00 | NCWorks Career Center, 5601 Executive Center Dr., Suite 100, Charlotte, NC, 28212, United States
ON-THE-JOB TRAINING GRANT INFO SESSION FOR CAREER-SEEKERS
March 15, 2018 : 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Venue: NCWorks Career Center
Are you looking to use your current skills to transition into a new career? An On-the-Job Training Grant may be right for you!
Workshop pre-registration is strongly recommended, but walk-ins are welcomed. Register through the events calendar at www.ncworks.gov:

Log in to your NCWorks.gov account
Go to the “My Calendar” box
Click on the hyperlinked number on the 2nd line of text under the calendar (“__Upcoming Events”)
Click on “Show Filter Criteria.” For LWIA/Region, select “Charlotte Works Work Force Development Board.” For Office Location, select “NCWorks Career Center – Executive Center Dr.”
Click on “Filter”
Click on your desired event. Confirm date and time and click on “Register” at the bottom of the page

Need help getting started? Download our guide.

Digital Charlotte: Digital Inclusion Volunteer Training
2018-03-26 10:00 - 11:30 | Knight-Crane Hall on Queens University Campus, 1900 Selwyn Avenue, Charlotte, NC, 28274, United States
Did you know there are approximately 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.
The next Digital Inclusion Volunteer Training will be on Monday, 3/26/18, from 10:00 – 11:30AM located at the Knight School of Communication at Queens University of Charlotte – Knight-Crane Hall 303; 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
Interested in our next training? Fill out the form below:
&lt;a href=”https://queens-yhcyj.formstack.com/forms/digclt_vol_train” title=”Online Form”&gt;Online Form – Digital Charlotte Volunteer Training Signup&lt;/a&gt;
