Educational Initiatives

Expanded Access works with collaborating Centers to offer educational and outreach programs that will provide awareness and training for confident use of the Internet. Courses available for children and adults include:

Navigating the Internet – Finding Critical Information and Cost-Saving Goods and Services

• Use Community Portals to find information on healthcare services, childcare providers, educational opportunities, and other relevant services.
• Research vocational opportunities.
• Locate local, state, and federal government agencies and services.
• Making people aware of the value of low cost purchases that can be found over the Internet, including airline tickets, sporting and entertainment events, music downloads.
  

Communicating on the Internet

• Create and use free e-mail accounts for business or to communicate with family and friends.
• Equip local businesses to increase their customer base or implement lower cost marketing strategies.