CTC Assistance
Organization:
Allston Brighton CDC VISTA Name:
Chelsea Thompson
Program Start:
9/2000
Program End:
9/2001
Project Description:
There are two primary long-range goals of this VISTA project. The first is to develop a sustainable network of computer resource providers in the neighborhood in order to help low-income residents bridge the digital divide. The second is to link technology training to local employment opportunities.
The VISTA member will perform the following takss:
- Assist with teaching computer classes
- Identify resources in local area for additional classes and training
- Recruit and train volunteers
- Provide Allston-Brighton Community Computer Collaborative members with information about resources available to them
- Develop outreach materials for marketing classes
- Assist with publicity for program
- Maintain database of class participants
- Develop relationships with area employers to assist class graduates with reaching computer-related employment goals