Organization’s Priorities for Implementation of Technology

• The acquisition of 10 computer stations and one printer for The Learning Center
• Configuration of computer workstations with open access operating systems and software
• Establishing Internet access in the Learning Center
• Providing software that will help achieve the goals presented above

Mission/goals:

• To assist and teach users how to attain skills needed for job seeking
• To reduce the drop-out rate for middle school and high school students
• To broaden the world view of users of The Learning Center
• To assist users in learning how to learn

Uses of technology to support these goals:

• Using email and open access software for document creation (Open Office) in order to maintain communication with those outside of the immediate community
  • Writer (Word equivalent)
  • Calc and Base (Excel equivalents)
  • Draw (Printshop equivalent)
• Gaining experience and practice to improve skills which will be of value in career searching and development
  • Resume writing
  • Interview tips
  • Sample interview questions
  • Wardrobe selection during an interview
• Using software which will assist in money management and budgeting
• Using software which will provide learning opportunities and homework assistance to classroom-age community members

Resources Organization Can Provide for Technology Implementation

See below under “Plan of Execution:The Steps the Organization Needs to Accomplish Prior to Computer Delivery”