November 9, 2010 - 11:50am by admin

Computer Skills Trainer

Categories: computer lab, computer skills training, CTC, G.E.D. training, youth computer skills training
Organization: 
Mission Main Resident Services Corporation
VISTA Name: 
Betzaida Barreto
Program Start: 
10/2000
Program End: 
10/2001
Project Description: 

The long range goal of the project is to increase the academic achievement and employment skills of Mission Main residents. Adults reaching an adequate level of proficiency with the computer will be able to complete their G.E.D.s on-site. Outcomes will include:

- More Mission main adults will complete their G.E.D.s
- Children will improve their grades; some will enter competitive high schools
- Adults will be promoted into better paying positions

AmeriCorps VISTA members will provide group and individual computer instruction to Mission Main adults and youth in the Computer Learning Lab. They will also provide instruction to residents who are working to obtain their G.E.D. certificates.

Transmission Project