ASC3: Digital Literacy and Technology Training Center

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Click here
​ to check out our 2021 newsletter!

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NEW! Update: The EBB is now the ACP

Click here to enroll in ACP
Click here to call our Digital Navigator Hotline

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ASC3 assists in launching the
​Cleveland “Digital Navigators”

NOW HIRING! Please email résumé and cover letter to ginabirch@asc3.org or wdavis@asc3.org 

Click here to visit our group's resource page: https://sites.google.com/view/digitalcleveland/home

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Improve your computer skills - Show employers what you know

What is Northstar?

The Northstar Digital Literary Certificate program is a free self-guided online set of assessments that show your ability to perform basic computer tasks.

Knowing how to use computers is important. This can help you find and succeed at a job. It can also help you if you decide to go to college.

Our Digital Literacy Assessment Tool will help you find out what computer skills you know, and what skills you need to work on.

Test Your Skills

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Digital Aviator Program (DAP)

FREE COMPUTER CLASSES!

"Hybrid-style" classes (virtual & in-person) Laptop & internet hot-spot provided for duration of 6-week class cycle tele-health — Learn to visit your doctor ONLINE!

Masks, social distancing & CDC sanitation guidelines enforced FREE masks & sanitizer available onsite.
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Our DIGITAL NAVIGATORS will help fill gaps in your technology knowledge. You will be EMPOWERED to become your own DIGITAL AVIATOR in the plane of your life, with all the tools and information you need to stay healthy, safe, informed and socially active.

To register or for more information call 216-202-4292

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For questions about internet connectivity or classes,
please call our Hotline for Internet Information (HII): (216) 202-4292
Click here for information on internet services we recommend.

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ANNOUNCEMENT: New Partnership with Google!

We’re THRILLED to be awarded a $25K grant from @netinclusion and @Google through the Ujima Project: a grant challenge to help Black job seekers & students advance their careers with #GrowWithGoogle digital skills training.

ASC3 will leverage several Grow with Google (GwG) partner resources by incorporating select content into our classes, alongside some of our existing curriculum tools. We will present a 6-week hybrid learning program, “L.E.T.S. Grow with Google…Learn Empowering Technology Skills”, delivering the first few weeks in-person, utilizing CDC safety protocol for protection against COVID-19, the final weeks will include virtual training.
The program is designed address the abysmal unemployment rate in the African American (AA) community in the city of Cleveland, by upskilling AA jobseekers with the necessary tools to improve their quality of life. It is imperative that we ensure our residents have the skills to successfully compete for and obtain a meaningful living wage.
Learn more about the Ujima Project and the other grant winners here → https://www.digitalinclusion.org/ujima-project/
#GrowWithGoogle #netlinclusion #digitalequity #DigitalInclusion #digitalliteracy #digitaldivide #grants #ujimaproject #blackjobsmatter #blacklivesmatter

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​It's Official! FCC Released Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB)

The $3.2B Emergency Broadband Benefit program provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward broadband service for eligible households.

Click the EBB logo to the left, to see The Ashbury Center's summary of participating internet providers in our area.

For information directly from the FCC website, click here.

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ASC3 Responds to COVID-19

As ASC3 responds to COVID-19, the health and safety of our Instructors and student participants is our top priority. We’re committed to being there when you need us.

We are encouraging you to utilize our on line “Digital Learn” and “NorthStar” on-line learning tutorials and assessments resource on our home page. These valuable resources are there for you.

And No! You are not alone, your instructor will be available during your regular class time by e-mail to answer any questions you may have while you are accessing your online tutorials. So which ever module you are studying just e-mail your instructor if you have a problem. Remember you can only reach your instructor during your regularly scheduled class times.

We are also keeping the center open for one on one appointments for those who do not have connectivity at home.
For safety and caution we are:

• Limiting in-person class sessions
• Scheduling only 3 to 5 persons in the center at one time
• Encouraging on-line self- help with phone tech support

During this time of uncertainty, our center lab hours are fluctuating daily so please telephone before you come to the center (216-421-2305). Don’t forget to leave your name, date, and brief message, one of our team members will return your call asap!
'Live Safe Today”

Our Classes

Beginners, Intermediate and Structured Technology Classes for Seniors and Mature Adults
Learn computer basics such as word processing, emailing and exploring the internet - then take it to the next level. Whatever your skills we are here to help you learn and improve.  Classes include: group and one-on-one instruction, Internet and email access, enhanced job skills, online banking & financial planning, health literacy, socialization, volunteer & leadership opportunities.

See the Schedule

OUR NEWSLETTER (PDF)

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A Student Testimonial

ASC3 is part of the Digital Ambassadors Group funded by the Cleveland Foundation. This comprehensive tutorial website is designed to help you get practice and gain knowledge about all aspects of digital literacy.  The Digital Ambassadors group includes many Greater Cleveland Area organizations. Here is a link to the group Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DigitalAmbassadorsCleveland 

Visit the Digital Learn Website

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Fostering a Movement of Digital Inclusion

ASC3 is a proud member organization of the National Digital Inclusion Alliance.  NDIA Affiliates total 370+ in 44 states, District of Columbia and the US Virgin Islands. NDIA Affiliates are local public and nonprofit organizations including municipal government bodies, local public libraries and regional library councils, college/university programs, state government agencies, local school districts, housing authorities.

Class Survey

Participants in our recent classes please take our short satisfaction survey.

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