|
School
and
Address
|
Program
|
|
Community Centers of Access Contact:
Fax: (215) 683-3593 Email: Not provided URL: Not provided |
Program
Description: Provides expanded access to the internet, computer
resources and training by the installation of computer training labs
in selected recreation centers in the city. The laboratories will
have daytime, after school and evening programs. Participants: Open to the public Cost: N/A Financial Aid: N/A Sponsored By: Department of Recreation (proposed) Partnerships: No |
|
Computer Centers - Westpark, Harrison, Whitehall Contact:
Fax: (215) 684-4086 Email: arneatha.powell@phila.gov URL: Not provided |
Program
Description: Provides computer and job training skills and provides
access to PHA residents. Program also includes business development
training. Participants: Cost: N/A Financial Aid: N/A Sponsored by: Philadelphia Housing Authority Partnership: No |
|
Family/Computer Centers - Eastwick, Mantua, Boone Contact:
Fax: (215) 683-5749 Email: ellen.walker@phila.gov URL: Not provided |
Program Description: Provides temporary assistance to needy families (TANF) recipients and other families with basic computer skills and selected internet access for development of work entry skills. Participants: |
| Generations
on Line Contact: Mayor's Office of Information Services. Digital Divide Program Committee, Tobey Dichter Phone: (215) 222-6400 Fax: (215) 222-6401 Email: tobeydichter@att.net URL: Not provided |
Program Description: Provides simplified internet access for senior citizens using specialized software. Participants: |
|
GPUAC- Employment, Advancement, Retention...Now Contact:
Fax: (215) 564-5627 Email: harve1@aol.com URL: Not provided |
Program Description: Individuals receiving TANF benefits, and non custodial parents who are looking for employment or are in between employment. Helps to remain on the job, increase wages and enhance literacy skills. Participants: Adults |
|
Contact:
West Chester, PA 19380 Phone: (610) 578-2258 Fax: (610) 578-2355 Email: dmelley@us.ibm.com URL: www.ibm.com |
Program Description: Professional teacher development through the Reinventing Education (focusing on effective integration) Adult Listening (use technology to address listening issues for adults) T4T (Teaming for Technology) - attacks Digital Divide by enhancing technical skills in Child Care Centers. Participants: Partners idenfity teachers, adults, and care
givers |
|
Inmate Computer Based Education Contact:
Fax: None Email: Not provided URL: Not provided |
Program Description: Provides inmates with academic instruction using Program Logic Automated Teaching Operation (PLATO) software. Inmates can recieve their GED, English as Second Language (ESL) training, and life & employment skills including basic computer skills through technology. Participants: |
|
Institute for the Study of Civic Values Contact:
Philadelphia, PA 19107 Phone: (215) 2381434 Fax: (215) 238-0530 Email: edcivic@libertynet.org URL: http://www.phillyneighborhoods.org |
Program Description: Sponsors seminars and workshops on the use of e-mail, list servers,and the web in order to build strong neighborhoods. Participants: Community actvists learn how to use e-mail and
the world wide web to improve neighborghoods and expand economic opportunity. |
|
Jewish Employment and Vocational Service Contact:
Fax: (215) 685-7199 Email: johnlieb@prisons.phila.gov URL: Not provided |
Program Description: Provides inmates vocational instruction and training using desktop publishing programs and Microsoft Office suite of applications. World of Works provides access to computers for resumes and other correspondence. Participants: Inmates in the Philadelphia Prison System |
|
Leeway Learning Center Contact:
Rennemede, NJ 08078 Phone: N/A Fax: (856) 310-0328 Email: solivialee@hotmal.com URL: Not provided |
Program Description: Certified education and information technology professionals provide hands-on computer training through workshops, lectures, and youth programs. Full day, half day and evening classes are offered in Windows, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook, Publisher, and the internet. Participants: Classes can be designed as technology-based solutions
for individuals, small businesses, or religious and community-based
organizations. |
|
Contact: Sam Winestein 1901 Vine Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 Phone: (215) 686-5290 Fax: (215) 686-3628 Email: winesteins@library.phila.gov URL: www.library.phila.gov |
Program Description: Provides state of the art computer training. A variety of courses are offered during the year by the staff and volunteers. Participants: Library staff and the public |
|
Mobile Computer Labs Contact:
Philadelphia, PA 19103 Phone: (215) 684-4295 Fax: (215) 684-5868 Email: virginius.bragg@pha.phila.gov URL: Not provided |
Program Description: To provide youth basic computer skills using PHA Police Vans equipped with computers with internet access. Permits internet access and ability to generate documents such as resumes. Participants: Young people throughout the city connected with
Housing Authority services. |
|
Contact:
Philadelphia, PA 19110 Phone: (215) 564-4544 Fax: (215) 564-4543 Email: jennifer@philacares.com URL: http://www.philacares.com |
Program Description: Volunteer projects rotate by month. Listings are available on the web, by fax or by phone. They include activities by category including Education/Literacy and Technology. For example, participants teach basic computing skills to group classes. Participants: Philadelphia Cares mobilizes people to address
the critical social, educational, and environmental concerns of the
Greater Philadelphia region through volunteer action. |
|
Shelter Based Computer Labs (SBCL) Contact:
or (717) 657-4804 Fax: None Email: Not provided URL: Not provided |
Program Description: Utilizes computer curriculum for adult literary, lifeskills and children's educational activities. The labs also provide basic computer training and internet access. Participants: Shelter residents |
|
Skills for Life Contact:
Philadelphia, PA 19103 Phone: (215) 684-4295 Fax: (215) 684-5668 Email: virginius.bragg@pha.phila.gov URL: Not provided |
Program Description: Utilizes PCs to provide year round academic assistance, career exploration, counseling and community service to improve academic performance. Participants: Young people throughout the city connected with
Housing Authority services. |
|
Tasker Computer Center Contact:
Philadelphia, PA 19103 Phone: (215) 684-4295 Fax: (215) 684-4086 Email: virginius.bragg@pha.phila.gov URL: Not provided |
Program Description: Utilizing PLATO Software (Computer Based Training) to prepare residents for pre-apprentice construction trades. Participants: Housing Authority services recipients. |
|
Contact:
Philadelphia, PA 19107 Phone: (215) 851.1848 Fax: (215) 665.9886 Email: nwallace@wf2000online.org URL: http://wf2000online.org |
Program Description: Provide basic computer skills training for the International Computer Driving License Certification program. Participants: All |
|
Contact:
Philadelphia, PA 19102 Phone: (215) 686-5436 Fax: None Email: Not provided URL: http://www.library.phila.gov |
Program Description: Course is each Wednesday, 6pm - 8pm, if you are changing careers, conducting a job search, developing a resume' and more. Participants: Adult job seekers |
|
Youth Web Contact:
Philadelphia, PA 19123 Phone: (215) 685-3500 Fax: (215) 685-3517 Email: twilliams76@hotmail.com URL: Not provided |
Program Description: To provide basic and advanced computer training. This after school program provides instruction in computer repair, MOUS certification, troubleshooting and use of the internet. Participants: High school age young people throughout the city. |