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Accelerate
The Accelerate Program prepares students to take five specific CompTIA exams . CompTIA is a trade association that offers a number of certifications in the IT field more info:https://www.comptia.org/about-us Accelerate prepares students specifically for: IT Fundamentals+ A+ Core 1/Core 2 Network+ Security+ Accelerate offers vouchers to students to take the […]
Using Virtual Reality Equipment for Digital Inclusion: Training on 3/27
Austin Free-Net is offering a community train-the-trainer session on Wednesday, March 27 at the Carver Branch of Austin Public Library (Meeting Room #1) from 6:30-8 PM about using VR equipment in digital inclusion. Virtual reality is a new frontier for digital inclusion, with great potential to engage people of all […]
AFN to Share “Real-World Stories about Middle-Skilled Jobs” at the Public Conference 2019
AFN Executive Director Juanita Budd and IT Manager Tinesha Durr will be speaking at this weekend’s Public Conference 2019, hosted by the Texas Lyceum in Austin on a panel titled “Real-World Stories about Middle-Skilled Jobs.” The conference will take place at the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center on the […]
AFN Executive Director to Speak at Black History Month Event on February 16
The Carver Branch of Austin Public Library will host an event to commemorate National Black History Month on Saturday, February 16 from 10 AM – 12:30 PM. Austin Free-Net Executive Director Juanita Budd will be a featured speaker, along with keynote speaker Roosevelt Weeks, Director of Austin Public Libraries, featured […]
Order cookies and help Austin Free-Net win $20k!
Austin Free-Net has been selected to participate in a charity competition with Tiff’s Treats to celebrate their 20th Anniversary. Help us win by sharing our charity code ATXFREE19 and by placing an order with Tiff’s Treats at www.cookiedelivery.com. Make sure you enter this code at checkout in the charity promotion code box each time you […]
DeWitty Center receives a great donation, thanks to a committed volunteer!
Austin Free-Net volunteer Rick McDonald connected Austin Free-Net with an awesome donation of equipment and supplies for our Digital Literacy program at the DeWitty Center! Salsify (formerly Welcome Commerce) donated rolling whiteboards, a printer, computer equipment, and many more items that we’ve put into immediate use to enhance our technology […]
Why connectivity is particularly crucial for the young, elderly
By Elizabeth Jeneault | April 29, 2018 @12:12 PM The discussion with Juanita Budd and Laura Donnelly continues. They share how not having access to the internet can have a negative effect on people’s lives, including the young and elderly. View on facebook: http://spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/austin/in-focus-shows/2018/04/29/why-connectivity-is-particularly-crucial-for-the-young–elderly-
Austin Free-Net and Latinitas on internet access in Texas
By Elizabeth Jeneault | April 29, 2018 @12:06 PM
AUSTIN DIGITAL ASSESSMENT
Austin Digital Assessment Arrives in Austin Mailboxes Residents Who Receive the Survey Are Asked To Respond Online or by Mail The City of Austin and its research partner, the University of Texas at Austin – Telecommunications and Information Policy Institute have implemented the third iteration of the Austin Digital Assessment survey. The […]