Information courtesy of Edythe Thompson, Rebuild Communities NC
Rebuild Communities NC has partnered with Senior Planet from AARP to help people over 50 learn new online skills. When you sign up for the Digital Skills Ready@50+ program, you’ll gain the essential skills you need to navigate an increasingly digital world.
Whether you’re hoping to stay connected with family and friends, interested in learning new technology, exploring entrepreneurship, or looking for a job, the Digital Skills Ready@50+ lectures and workshops offer training on a wide range of technologies, from video conferencing and online job search tools to office productivity software.
To sign up for the classes, call Edythe Thompson at 252.915.1840 or email Deborah Hall-Robinson at dhallrobinson@gmail.com.
Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Perry Memorial Library’s Farm Bureau Room from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The first session was held Tuesday, Sept. 10 and gave an overview of Smartphones.
Additional sessions include:
Thursday, Sept. 12: Finding information online
Tuesday, Sept. 17: Google Workspace
Thursday, Sept. 19: Google Maps
Tuesday, Sept. 24: Gmail Tips & Tricks
Thursday, Sept. 26: Staying Safe Online Workshop
Stay tuned for the October schedule, coming soon!
