Free Public Access to Computer Lab and High Speed Broadband Internet
The Wired Road's Grant Community Computing Center provides free access to high quality computing equipment and high speed internet service. This computer center has been designed as a high quality facility with business class equipment and amenities to support not only training, but telework, small business and entrepreneur startups. This computer center, which will be open before, during, and after regular business hours, will provide the residents of Grant, and surrounding areas, with a unique opportunity.
Our Services
Advice on general computing any time the lab is open.
Education
- Free Classes and Workshops
- Access to Online College Classes
Business
- Training
- "Business Class" workstations
Research
- Genealogy
- Hobby and Self-Help
Schedule of Events
COUPONING 101
Wytheville Community College
Saturday, February 25th from 10 am to 12 pm
$10 per person, preregistration required.
Beginner Typing Course
Grant Community Computing Center
Guided online class, study at your own pace. 11 sessions in this series, recommended two sessions per week and one test session to complete class in 6 weeks. Official General Typing Certification from the Typing Institue of America with passed test at end of class. Start on Monday, February 22nd at 6 pm.
Beginner Computer Classes
Grant Community Computing Center
Monday Nights from 5 pm until 7 pm. Starts on March 5th and ends on April 9th.
Computer Basics is an 11 lesson class that is covered in 6 weeks. If you are new to the computer or just want to know more about how a computer works then computer basics is where to start.
EMPLOYMENT WORKSHOPS
Grant Community Computing Center
Wednesday, March 7, 2012:
Resumé Building Workshop - 9 am to 11 am -
Job Seeking Online Workshop - 1 pm to 3 pm -
How To Get Hired Workshop - 5 pm to 7 pm -
Scholarship Searches Online Workshop
Grant Community Computing Center
Saturday, March 10th from 11 am to 12 pm.
FREE Career Readiness Certification Testing
Wytheville Community College @ The Grant Community Computing Center Location
Wednesday, March 14th from 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm.
EMPLOYMENT WORKSHOPS
Grant Community Computing Center
Saturday, March 17, 2012:
Resumé Building Workshop - 11 am to 1 pm -
How To Get Hired Workshop - 1 pm to 3 pm -
Geneology Resources Workshop
Grant Community Computing Center
Wednesday, March 21st from 5 pm to 7 pm.
Computer Workshops
Grant Community Computing Center
Friday, March 30, 2012
Intro To Computers - 2 pm to 4 pm
Intro To Internet - 4 pm to 5 pm
Children's Easter Program
Grant Community Computing Center
Saturday, March 31, 2012
All Day Event*
*Goodwill Grange Hall #959 will have their annual Easter Egg Hunt this day.
In partnership with Wytheville Community College's Workforce Development & Occupational & Technical Programs we are looking to host the following:
- Career Readiness Certification. Wytheville Community College is offering FREE CRC Testing for a limited time. Please contact us if interested.
- JOB SEEKERS BOOT CAMP. Please contact us if interested.
- Beginning Computer Classes.
In partnership with the Blue Ridge Crossroads Economic Development Association (BRCEDA) we are looking to host the following:
- Beginning Computer Classes
- Facebook for your Business
- Quickbooks
- Ebay for your business
We will also offer various workshops, classes, and programs on the following topics:
- Resume Building
- Web Job Search
- Scholarship Search
- Facebook 101
- Geneaology
- Microsoft Word Basics
- Microsoft Excel Basics
- Digital Photos
- Social Networking
Online Resources
» 11 guided beginning lessons.
» 11 intermediate lessons.
» 6 advanced lessons.
» Official General Typing Certificate from the only officially sanctioned organization that meets the standards of the Typing Institute of America.*
» Official TypingWeb 10 Key (Numeric Keypad) Certification, as officially sanctioned by the Typing Institute of America.*
» * May test without completed sessions.
GCFLearnFree.org® creates and provides quality, innovative online learning opportunities to anyone who wants to improve the technology, literacy and math skills needed to be successful in both work and life. By delivering over 750 different lessons to millions of people in over 200 countries and territories ABSOLUTELY FREE, GCFLearnFree.org is a worldwide leader in online education.
» Over 90 topics.
» Accredited by the International Association of Continuing Education and Technology (IACET) and offers Continuing Education Units (CEUs) through Microsoft Office classes.
» Web-based course. No downloads required.
Business Hours
Monday through Friday 7 am - 7 pm
Saturdays 10 am - 4 pm
* Please call ahead for holiday schedule or in case of inclimate weather.
Social Media:
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Grant-Community-Computing-Center/199271376827008
Twitter - https://twitter.com/#!/GrantCenter1
Check us out in the news:
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 11:55 am
Design Nine-built network brings a new era to a rural community
Submitted by acohill on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 15:09
Students get "high speed" help in Grayson County
February 01, 2012|Elizabeth Harrington | Reporter WDBJ7
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