ANNOUNCE: TechSoup's "Technology Programs for Disadvantaged Commu niti es"

[Caryn.Wesner at uspto.gov]

This came from another list I'm on, but I thought the people here might be
interested as well.  I hope I'm not duplicating - I'm on the digest.

Caryn S. Wesner-Early, MSLS
Technical Information Specialist
Biotechnology and Chemical Library
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Phone: (703) 308-4501
Fax: (703) 308-4496
caryn.wesner at uspto.gov

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From: avenable at aaainc.org [mailto:avenable at aaainc.org]
Sent: Monday, August 27, 2001 12:17 PM
To: dcww at dcwebwomen.org
Subject: [DCWW] INFO: TechSoup's "Technology Programs for Disadvantaged
Communiti es"


Once again, TechSoup provides a forum on a great topic. This time the
discussion focuses on the "Digital Divide." Below is the bulletin announcing
the event.

-Angel Venable

Announcing TechSoup's <http://www.techsoup.org> latest national online
event,"Technology Programs for Disadvantaged Communities." This week-long
free event will launch the new Digital Divide Forum on TechSoup, which will
address all aspects of technology access.

Join us the week of August 27-31, 2001 in TechSoup's Community at
<http://www.techsoup.org/lists.cfm?file=board&mb=4107374428251328>

This event at
<http://www.techsoup.org/lists.cfm?file=board&mb=4107374428251328> is hosted
and moderated by CTC expert guides George Gundrey and Teddie Kirtman of
CompuMentor <http://www.compumentor.org>, TechSoup's parent organization,
with TechSoup moderator Janet Salmons, of Salmons & Associates
<http://www.vision2lead.com>.

What are the issues and challenges involved in running effective technology
programs? How can I help community-based organizations bridge the digital
divide? What should be my involvement in running technology training
programs? Discuss ways to create sustainable programs that meet the needs of
the community you are serving.

Topics Include:
*Designing programs for youth, adults, and job seekers
*Fundraising Strategies
*Effective Partnerships
*Staffing your CTC

You can find a wealth of CTC resources on TechSoup at:
<http://www.techsoup.org/articles.cfm?topicid=12&topic=Community%20Technolog
y> 
See you next week! Feel free to forward and tell your friends!