Technology
Augusta Organizations Expand Digital Literacy Programs for Residents
Local organizations expand computer training and online tools as residents seek stronger broadband navigation abilities.
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Augusta Public Library cardholders gain access to more than 6,000 digital audiobooks and eBooks plus the Beanstack reading challenge program through its free digital resources.
Augusta maintains a growing technology sector that requires residents to handle productivity software, email systems and online safety practices with greater confidence. These library holdings and related training options address that need by supplying concrete entry points for skill building without requiring personal purchases.
Augusta Habitat for Humanity runs its Digital Literacy class at the Community Engagement Center to teach computer operation and digital navigation. Augusta Adult & Community Education maintains a hands-on lab where English language learners practice document creation, email writing and identification of safe versus unsafe online content. Augusta University IT department schedules workshops that cover both basic and advanced topics such as database navigation.
AT&T Centers Add Free Access Points
AT&T opened two Connected Learning Centers in partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs and RISE Augusta. The sites supply free internet connections and structured lessons on responsible broadband use for youth and families. Augusta University's Literacy Center also contributes volunteer-led computer sessions available to adults on weekdays.
Current Holdings Form Basis for Skill Growth
The documented resources already in place at the library, Habitat for Humanity site and university IT sessions provide measurable starting points for residents. Participants can move from basic computer use to more complex tasks such as professional online interaction through the Northstar modules referenced in adult education materials. Interested residents can review program details at the Augusta Public Library, the Habitat Community Engagement Center or Augusta University IT training listings to identify the next available session.