Northeast Alabama Community College has partnered with Thrive Regional Partnership to bring free digital literacy classes to the community through the Tech Goes Home program.
This opportunity is made possible through Thrives recent ARISE grant award from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), which supports expanding digital access and skills across the region.
The Tech Goes Home course is ideal for senior adults and individuals who need basic computer training and access to a personal device. There is no cost to participate; however, space is limited to 12 participants. Attendees must complete the full 15 hours of instruction to receive their certificate and free Chromebook.
Through this partnership, participants will complete a 15-hour digital literacy course and, upon successful completion, receive their own Chromebook at no cost.
The first round of Tech Goes Home classes was offered in May and April with attendees all receiving a free Chromebook. We are currently conducting a class in Crossville at Farmers Telecommunications High Tech Connect Center in Crossville.
Plan to register for our upcoming classes: July 20 & 21, July 27 & 28 and August 3 & 4
Classes will meet from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. each evening at NACC E-Center located at 246 McCurdy Ave. N., Rainsville. To register, email ecenter@nacc.edu.
Participants will learn essential computer skills, including:
• Computer basics
• Setting up and managing a Gmail account
• Internet navigation
• Online safety and cybersecurity fundamentals
Register today to secure your spot: ecenter@nacc.edu.
This initiative reflects a shared commitment to increasing digital access, improving workforce readiness, and ensuring community members have the tools needed to succeed in today’s technology-driven world.
This program is supported in part by a $2.87 million federal grant awarded to Thrive Regional Partnership (Thrive) by the Appalachian Regional Commission under the Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE), which advances large-scale, collaborative economic transformation across the Appalachian region. This federal investment represents 56% of the total $5.13 million project cost of Thrives Regional Resource Hub — an initiative that expands community leadership, capacity programs, and data resources across the tri-state, greater Chattanooga region.
Tech Goes Home is a digital opportunity program of The Enterprise Center that started in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in 2015. Since then, TGH has provided 20,000-plus participants with the tools, education, and access for incorporating technology in their daily lives.
