Inspiredu joins commissioner Dana Barrett in her Connecting the Dots for Digital Equity initiative along with Comcast to serve Fulton County libraries with workshops and device distribution for families in Fulton County in 2024. The Connect the Dots workshops, powered by Inspiredu, Comcast, and the Fulton County Library System, provide a laptop, software, and training to get participants started with their learning and help them get connected to free or low cost internet
Read MoreWe completed our last workshop of the year in Barrow County with Easter Seals and Comcast at the Wimberly Center for Community Development in Winder, Georgia. The services of Easter Seals North Georgia are designed to support the academic, mental, physical, and social-emotional growth of Georgia’s children, no matter their ability, income, background, or circumstance.
Read MoreWe held another workshop and device distribution in Savannah this month at Woodville Thompson High School. With over 47 families registered, we had hundreds of people in attendance. The youth in attendance ranged in age from elementary to middle schoolers.
Read MoreWe are pleased to highlight Rollins as one of our exceptional sponsors at Inspiredu. Rollins has contributed in every aspect of our organization, from providing financial and laptop donations to volunteering at our workshops and training center. Kelly Solomon, member of our Executive Board and Director of Emerging Technologies at Rollins, played a crucial role in establishing this successful partnership. Her passion for our community's welfare and bridging the digital divide is unparalleled. Kelly was introduced to Inspiredu through her husband, Francis, who worked at CareerBuilder with Roger Fugett. That year, CareerBuilder won Volunteer of the Year. Kelly commented, "After witnessing the camaraderie Inspiredu had built with local companies and the commitment and support from employees, I thought that Rollins should be part of this too."
Read MoreEvery other month, adult learners seeking to improve their children’s academic success or add digital literacy to their career skills are invited to attend and, by doing so, earn a refurbished laptop for their household. Throughout the course, participants gain valuable computer and software skills and learn how to use technology in everyday life.
Read MoreNow, more than ever, the disparity between those with access to technology devices, internet, and training and those without this access is magnified in education, economics, healthcare, and more.
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