Dig Lit Net is Born

The Digital Literacy Network or DigLit.Net is born to:

Assist older workers age 60 and beyond with digital literacy skills that will help these older adults more effectively access employment, education and training.
Oversee part-time employees of Land of Sky Regional Council who are providing digital literacy skills
Develop innovative, career-focused outreach and recruitment strategies to serve older adults with digital literacy skills.
Work in collaboration with staff at the

NCWorks Career Center Asheville
Mountain Area Workforce Development Board
AB Tech
Area Agency on Aging
Experienced Worker Initiative - EWI, also known as Asheville 50+ Works

...and others to reach older workers and support them with:

Career development
Education
Training services.

Participate in periodic business services meetings as required.

Attend as needed

Workforce Development Board Meetings
Experienced Worker Initiative Meetings

Participate in job seeker events at local career centers and community colleges during both traditional and non-traditional hours to promote engagement by older workers.

Engage in innovative outreach to reach older workers with a special focus on diversity, equity and inclusion reaching individuals of color, individuals from under-represented communities and populations.

Connect older workers with resources to support their

Career development
Education
Training needs

Virtually Connectivity Resources for Digital Literacy

The National Governors Association (NGA) is piloting a Workforce Innovation Network (WIN) to prepare and build workforces for a post-COVID-19 economy. The Network is dedicated to: Expanding access to essential support services Rapidly connecting jobseekers to work Advancing digital access and skill development Enhancing job quality for all workers Virtual Connectivity Hub Resources In the Virtual Connectivity Hub Resources include curriculum for trainers or learners: AARP Personal Technology Resource Center Applied Digital Skills-Google Teach and learn practical digital skills Digital Learn - Public Library Association Use a computer to do almost anything! GCF Learn Free - Free Online Learning Technology - Works - Core Skills - Reading & Math LinkedIn Learning Enhance Your Skills Free access with your Buncombe County Library Card Northstar Digital Literacy Learn it, know it, show it Tech Boomers Access 100+ Free Courses Tech Goes Home Equity Through Opportunity Web Literacy-Moz

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Internet Affordability Connectivity Program (ACP) Para Mi

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