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Technology Opportunity Centers

Explore the impact of Technology Opportunity Centers providing free training in technology skills, empowering adults, students, and businesses. Learn about the success stories and opportunities these centers offer for community growth and education.

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Technology Opportunity Centers

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  1. Technology Opportunity Centers • Technology Innovation Challenge Grant 1996- 2001 - 21 TOC Centers opened • ARC 2002 – 2003 - 10 TOC Centers opened • ARC 2003 - 2004 - 7 TOC Centers opened • ARC 2005 - 2006 - 7 TOC Centers opening

  2. Technology Opportunity Centers $4.2 Million (5 Year Project) 1996 United States Department of Education The Background…. • 21 Centers Opened • 10,133 Adults Trained • 515,982 Total Usage • Sustainability Plan in place, 12 • centers continuing the project • through the EdVenture Group

  3. Technology Opportunity Center $250,000-1 Year Project 2003 Appalachian Regional Commission • 10 Centers • 40 Community Courses Completed • Over 800 Community Members Trained • 50,049 Total Usage • Funding for TOC Lab Upgrades

  4. TOC-Level 3 $200,000-1 Year Project 2004 Appalachian Regional Commission • 7 New Centers • 28 Community Courses to be offered • Over 560 Community Members Trained • 50,599 Total Usage • Lab Upgrades Funded

  5. A day in the life of a TOC… Students-use the TOCs for research, career exploration opportunities and participation in computer laboratory sessions that support their coursework. Teachers-use the TOCs for curriculum integration, professional development and sharing technology resources during faculty In-services. Community, Parents, Businesses-use the TOCs for hands-on training of various software applications and Internet tools. Many course participants are using a computer for the very first time. “The TOC is great. We actually learned to program Visual Basic.” -High School Student, TOC Participant

  6. Preferred Lab Requirements • Projector • Screen • Printer • At least 15 Computers • Scanner • Miscellaneous Supplies (Paper, Printer Cartridges) • Internet and Microsoft Office Suite “I don’t know what we would do without our TOC. It has provided a wonderful opportunity for our students and staff and supported the training needs of Bridgeport’s business community. My classes are always full! -Pat Ramsburg, Bridgeport H.S. TOC Director”

  7. Class Details • Intro to Basic, Basic & Intermediate Courses • Microsoft Office • Internet • 6-9pm one night per week for 5 or 10 weeks • Two five-week Introduction to Basic, • Two ten-week courses • (basic and/or intermediate)

  8. Scheduling of Community Courses All training is FREE To register, call Gloria Patterson at 888-862-0505

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