The nonprofit organization trains workers 40 years old and older and offers a free, 12-week computer training program. Computers are a part of the world now and if you don't have those skills, you're lost. Students are put in small classes of 15 students. Beginning next year, classes will be held for 8 weeks and students will attend class for six hours a day. Assignments are based on students' skill level and what they want to accomplish.
Most students come to the training class with little or no computer knowledge.
But without computer skills, they can't compete. You can't do anything now without knowing how to use computers. When the telemarketing company she worked for relocated last year, Threatt knew she needed to upgrade her job skills. The instructors are patient and they really try to help people. I'm excited about the things I've learned.