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Connect Chicago Summer of Data

Laura

We’ve embarked on a new program– the Connect Chicago Summer of Data– and we need your help!

During the summer we’re sending out canvassers who will visit farmers’ markets, street fairs and other special events to make certain that everyone is are aware of Connect Chicago and the services offered at all of your locations. Please let us know if there are any particular events you’d like them to attend.

These teams will also visit all Connect Chicago locations to gather more information about each place so that we can keep the Connect Chicago website up to date. They’ll use the same form that location page admins can use when they sign up to be Connect Chicago admins.


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Poder Connects Work and Learning in Pilsen

Laura

Poder Learning Center, located in Pilsen, is an English learning center currently serving almost 150 students. The center opened in 1997 to meet the needs of Chicago’s growing adult immigrant population, providing first language adult basic education as well as ESL blended with computer training. Unlike at many language academies, computer skills are integrated into all Poder programming, allowing students to develop more comprehensive work skills.

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The National Latino Education Institute Helping to Close the Digital Divide

Laura

The National Latino Education Institute (NLEI) installed 18 new computer terminals at its Community Technology Center, school officials announced.

With the computer upgrade, NLEI reaffirms its intention to increase public access to computers in closing the “digital divide.” Its Community Technology Center is located at NLEI’s main campus at 2011 West Pershing Road in Chicago.

The National Latino Education Institute (NLEI) installed 18 new computer terminals at its Community Technology Center, school officials announced.

With the computer upgrade, NLEI reaffirms its intention to increase public access to computers in closing the “digital divide.” Its Community Technology Center is located at NLEI’s main campus at 2011 West Pershing Road in Chicago.

The National Latino Education Institute (NLEI) installed 18 new computer terminals at its Community Technology Center, school officials announced.

With the computer upgrade, NLEI reaffirms its intention to increase public access to computers in closing the “digital divide.” Its Community Technology Center is located at NLEI’s main campus at 2011 West Pershing Road in Chicago.

The National Latino Education Institute (NLEI) installed 18 new computer terminals at its Community Technology Center, school officials announced.

With the computer upgrade, NLEI reaffirms its intention to increase public access to computers in closing the “digital divide.” Its Community Technology Center is located at NLEI’s main campus at 2011 West Pershing Road in Chicago. Continue reading →