Reskill, Nextskill, Upskill with your Digital Literacy Network

Skills for the Older Worker

How do you effectively support lifelong learning and upskilling for the older, experienced worker?

Re-skilling
Next-skilling
Up-skilling

Computers and use of broadband to share and engage content is mission-critical to this aspiration.

The Land-of-Sky Regional Council of Governments 'Digital Literacy Network' is here to help.

Contact a member of our team today and consider attending our lunch-and-learn event:

Experienced Workforce Initiatives Asheville 50+ Works Event

Learn more about privacy and security between the tech giants of Google Apple Microsoft Facebook.

Attend In Person

Tuesday
June 22nd
12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.
NC Works
48 Grove Street
Asheville, NC 28801

Attend Virtually via Zoom

Register at Zoom

Web Tech Czar’s 1st Tech Journey to Madison County

On March 15th, Asheville 'Meet the Geeks' Marc Czarnecki embarked on a journey to the Laurel Community Center in Madison County to instruct on Gmail use on Windows 11 laptops. Madison County, NC is northwest of Buncombe County and paints a history rich in the meanings of Western North Carolina. Tech Journey to the Laurel Community On Friday March 15th ‘Meet the Geeks’ Marc Czarnecki takes a journey to Madison County. The objective of this journey is to provide instruction on the use of Gmail on newly acquired Windows 11 laptops. This journal-post references some of the experiences of Marc's tech journey. It all starts on Friday morning, March 15 at 8:00 a.m. from Asheville, North Carolina. The spring day is an unusual day in March where there's a light rain starting and unusual thunder and lightning. The drive from Asheville to Madison County leverages the use of Google Maps navigation on Marc's phone. The journey took a surprise turn when Google Maps notifie

You too can work from home. Update your resume and LinkedIn profile today!

by Marc Czarnecki, Web Tech Czar Although working from home may have several attractive benefits, find those opportunities requires some updates: Resume LinkedIn Profile Your Website and Social Media Resources Let Your Community Know - "I am available for remote work" Resume A resume is still a foundation document of your past employment and skills. Does your resume reflect your 'remote work' aspirations? "Explicitly note any remote or hybrid roles. Wherever you’ve held a role that involved working remotely, even part of the time, add that into your description of those job experiences." Online Posts Because LinkedIn is considered professional social media, shout-out your experience and highlight your remote-relevant skills. Don't be afraid to make posts or videos to promote your skillsets. Making your friend networks on Facebook or Twitter aware of your remote work aspirations. Entrepreneurial experiences with E-Bay, Etsy, AirBNB or other platforms

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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