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“Equip for Success” Computer Lab & Learning Center

The Salvation Army Casa Grande Corp is able to provide this $22,500 computer lab through a grant from the Beaumont Foundation of America. The lab consists of 10 Toshiba laptops, 1 LCD video projector, a laser printer and 2 digital cameras. Funding for this program has been provided through the United Way of Pinal County and the T.L. Williams Grant.

Our goal is to be a “stepping stone” to independence. With this lab, adults and youth can develop computer skills in an age where more than 60% (and counting) of Americans use a computer for work and/or personal use. Courses that are, or will be, offered to the community include:

• Intro to Computers & the Internet for Adults
• Intro to Computers & the Internet for Youth
• Home Budgeting
• Typing Class
• Resume Writing

Additional services provided include:
• Educational computer games for youth
• Juvenile Detention Center Outreach Lab
• GED Prep program
• Open lab for adults
• Open lab for youth

Spring 2006 Lab Schedule

Classes

Intro to Computers & the Internet for Adults
This six-week course is designed to help individuals develop basic computer skills essential in countless occupations. Students will learn how computers can make tasks quicker and easier when writing a resume, getting driving directions, communicating with friends and much more. Schedule:
Mondays 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
From April 24th – May 29th

Intro to Computers & the Internet for Youth
During this six-week course youth will learn important computer skills enabling them to research for homework assignments, how to find educational and fun activities on the internet and more. Schedule:
Mondays 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
From April 17th – May 22nd

Computer Art Project for Youth
In this six-week class, each youth will create a unique computer art project, using Adobe Photoshop Elements and digital cameras. Schedule:
Wednesdays 4:00 p.m. – 5 p.m.
From April 26th – May 31st

Services

Adult Open Lab
The lab is available to adults to hone their typing skills, receive one-on-one computer assistance, search the web for jobs, establish and check your e-mail, etc.. Schedule:
Tues & Thurs 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Weds & Fri 1:00 p.m. – 3 p.m.

GED Prep Program
Using a top rated GED prep software program, adults can prepare for the GED individually during Adult Open Lab hours. Adult Open Lab Schedule:
Tues & Thurs 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Weds & Fri 1:00 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Youth Open Lab
During youth lab time, in between typing lessons and other classes, youth will have free time to surf the internet on kid friendly sites and play educational games. Youth lab schedule:
Mon, Wed & Fri 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 pm.