MEDIA CONTACT:
Kris Kinzli
Jefferson County Department of Human Services
303-271-4601
kkinzli@jeffco.us
Rebecca Winning
Associate Director of Communications and Public Engagement
303-275-2203
rebecca.winning@jeffcolibrary.org
Jefferson County Public Library to Offer Jeffco Seniors On-site Computer and Internet Training
(Lakewood, Colo. - Jan. 3, 2011) Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) and the Jefferson County Department of Human Services, Aging Well in Jefferson County Project announced today that they are partnering to provide a unique training opportunity to Jefferson County senior citizens. Beginning in January 2011, JCPL will bring its eTrain mobile computer training lab to local non-profit and faith-based organizations to provide seniors (age 50 and older) onsite training in Basic Computer and Internet Job and Volunteer Search Skills. This program is being funded by a generous grant from Rose Community Foundation with a matching in-kind contribution from JCPL.
"With the rising number of older adults in our community seeking employment and volunteer opportunities, the Aging Well Project has identified a need for classes tailored to address their needs," said Susan Franklin, Project Manager, Jefferson County Human Services. "Many older adults have been out of the job and volunteer search market for some time and lack the computer skills they need to identify and qualify for opportunities.
"In addition, the Internet is an increasingly useful tool for helping job and volunteer seekers engage with their communities and stay socially connected," Franklin added. "JCPL's eTrain provides a unique opportunity to bring training directly to seniors throughout Jefferson County."
The eTrain is an innovative mobile computer training lab with eight computer work stations and a trained instructor on board. Under this program, the eTrain will offer two-hour classes in Basic Computer and Internet Job and Volunteer Search Skills.
"We hope to partner with local community groups and faith-based organizations to reach out to seniors who may benefit from this training," said Cindy Phillips, Online and Outreach Manager, JCPL. "We want to make sure we reach as many people as possible in the next six months."
Any organization serving seniors is eligible to schedule one or more onsite training sessions. For additional details or to schedule a training session, please contact Stacy McKenzie, 303-275-6236.
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About Jefferson County Public Library
Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) is the third largest public library in the state of Colorado. Our mission is to meet the changing needs of our communities by providing information and environments that promote personal growth and community transformation. A JCPL library card is the key to a network of 10 libraries, a Bookmobile, a Traveling Children's Library and eTrain, a mobile computer training lab, offering books, periodicals, CDs and DVDs, as well as computer and Internet resources. For more information contact your local library or visit
www.jeffcolibrary.org.
About Jefferson County Department of Human Services' Aging Well in Jefferson County Colorado Project
Jefferson County, Colorado embarked on an Aging Well Project in the spring of 2008. Our mission is to develop and implement strategies creating inclusive, livable communities through sustainable partnerships and integrated services. The multi-year project has focused on what Jefferson County needs to do to prepare for the increase in seniors in the next 20 years. A Leadership Committee and six Sub-Committees were formed and membership consists of many community partners and non-profit agencies that work with seniors in Jefferson County. For more information, please
visit our website.
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