Oklahoma City, OK (Decemeber 2, 2024) – The Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City announced it will host free digital skills training December 10 and 12. The classes are intended for learners that are new to using a computer and want to build confidence while staying safe online. Topics include: using web browsers, creating passwords that are hard to guess, using search engines, navigating a mobile device and so much more. Workshops will be taught by digital literacy experts with the national nonprofit Connected Nation (CN).

“The Urban League’s mission is to assist African Americans, other minorities and the poor to achieve social and economic equality,” said Shani Nealy, Sr. VP of Administration. “Empowering a wide range of community members with essential digital skills is vital in today’s digital landscape. We encourage adults from all backgrounds and ages to seize these opportunities to acquire new digital skills or enhance existing ones.”

Registration is required to attend; participants are encouraged to bring their friends and family. Bilingual trainers will be on site. See below for workshop dates and times:

Tuesday, December 10

• Computer Basics – 11:00 a.m.
• Internet Basics – 1:00 p.m.
• Zoom Conferencing – 2:00 p.m.

Register for class here: https://forms.gle/QvBjQFb6MGYyBdPD7

Thursday, December 12

• Mobile Device Basics – 11:00 a.m.
• Email Basics – 1:00 p.m.
• Internet Safety – 2:00 p.m.

Register for class here: https://forms.gle/QvBjQFb6MGYyBdPD7

The Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City, Inc. is partnering with Connected Nation (CN), a national nonprofit committed to bridging the Digital Divide, to host digital skills training.

“Connected Nation is proud to partner with the Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City,” said Heather Gate, Executive Vice President, Digital Inclusion for Connected Nation. “Our goal is to”

significantly enhance digital literacy in the region, We have designed these classes with that aim in mind, and we are eager to provide our materials to those who wish to pursue further education after the workshops have concluded.

Institutions such as schools, places of worship, community centers, local governments, and businesses are encouraged to spread the word to ensure the success of the digital skills training.

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About Connected Nation: Connected Nation celebrated 20 years of service in 2021. The national nonprofit’s mission is to improve lives by providing innovative solutions that expand access to and increase the adoption and use of broadband (high-speed internet) and its related technologies for all people. Everyone belongs in a Connected Nation.
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