Clayton County's Digital Equity Initiative

*RESCHEDULED* Using Technology to Promote Early Literacy
2023-10-06 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Technology Services & Training Center, 9181 Poston Road, Jonesboro, GA, 30238, United States
***THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2023, FROM 4:00pm TO 7:00pm***
Technology Services & Training Center
9181 Poston Road
Jonesboro, GA 30238
Your Office of Digital Equity is excited to host Waterford Upstart for an early learning workshop for Pre-k students, their parents, and surrounding daycare centers in Clayton County.
Waterford Upstart is an at-home early learning program that provides tools, coaching, resources and free tablets for registered Pre-k students. A Waterford representative will be available to provide information and sign-up Clayton County families.
Registration is required. Refreshments will be provided, and we look forward to serving you.
Masks are not required, but are recommended.

Protect Your Financial Identity: Credit Report & Scores Workshop
2023-10-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Technology Services & Training Center, 9181 Poston Road, Jonesboro, GA, 30238, United States
Technology Services & Training Center
9181 Poston Road
Jonesboro, GA 30238
Here at the Office of Digital Equity, we believe that financial literacy and digital literacy are first cousins! We are excited to partner with Woodforest Bank to host a free workshop for Clayton County residents on understanding their credit report and credit scores, and the importance of financial health/literacy.
There will be 2 sessions available. Please check your schedule, and plan to join us at either 01:00pm – 01:45pm or 02:00pm – 02:45pm. You are welcome to attend both sessions if you’d like. All residents are invited to attend, regardless of their banking institution. Light refreshments will be provided.
Registration is limited and required.
Masks are not required, but are recommended.

A Letter to Congress: "Dear Congressman Scott"
2023-10-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Technology Services & Training Center, 9181 Poston Road, Jonesboro, GA, 30238, United States
Technology Services & Training Center
9181 Poston Road
Jonesboro, GA 30238
Join the Office of Digital Equity in writing letters to Congressman Scott, regarding the importance of continuing to fund the Affordable Connectivity Program, or ACP. The ACP is a federal subsidy of $30/month for low-income households that began in early 2022, to lower the cost of home internet or cell phone service. It is projected that ACP funding will be exhausted in early to mid 2024, with no current legislation proposed to continue the program. We need the ACP! Come and write with us!
In-person registration is limited and required. If you would like to participate, but are not unable to attend in person, please email us at digital.equity@claytoncountyga.gov to request a Zoom login. Light refreshments will be served.
Masks are not required, but are recommended.

ACP Sign-Up at Sonna Singleton Gregory Senior Center
2023-10-05 09:00 - 12:00 | Sonna Singleton Gregory Senior Center, 3215 Anvil Block Rd., Ellenwood, GA, 30294, United States
Sonna Singleton Gregory Senior Center
3215 Anvil Block Road
Ellenwood, GA 30294
What would Digital Inclusion Week be without an opportunity to sign up for the Affordable Connectivity Program? Your Office of Digital Equity will be available to provide information and assist you with applying for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), a federally funded program that provides a $30/month discount on home internet or mobile service for qualified households.
Please bring required documents: Valid Identification, Proof of Income, and/or Proof of Participation in a Government Assistance Program.
Masks are not required, but are recommended.

Project #Certify
2023-10-04 09:00 - 11:00 | Forest Park Library, 4812 West Street, Forest Park, GA, United States
Forest Park Library
4812 West Street
Forest Park, GA 30297
Post COVID-19, work-from-home technology careers are in high demand. Are you a young adult, age 17 and up, living in Clayton County, and seeking to pursue a technology related career? We are so excited to be hosting our partners at The Path, to provide information on their current certificate program offerings.
Registration is limited and required. Registrants will be entered into a drawing to receive a scholarship for one of The Path’s many certifications and a free laptop. Light refreshments will be provided.
Masks are not required, but are recommended.

Proclamation: "Digital Inclusion Week 2023"
2023-10-03 18:30 - 19:30 | Clayton County Board of Commissioners, 112 Smith Street, Jonesboro, GA, 30236, United States
Clayton County Board of Commissioners
112 Smith Street
Jonesboro, GA 30236
Join us at the Clayton County Board of Commissioners Regular Business Meeting for the presentation of the 2023 Digital Inclusion Week Proclamation.

2022 Digital Inclusion Week Proclamation Presentation

Protect Your Digital Identity
2023-10-03 13:00 - 15:00 | Technology Services & Training Center, 9181 Poston Road, Jonesboro, GA, 30238, United States
Technology Services & Training Center
9181 Poston Road
Jonesboro, GA 30238
It’s easy to stay safe online when you’re able to recognize digital red flags. Join our Cybersecurity partners as they discuss tips and methods to keep you protected when using technology, including cell phones, tablets, laptops and personal computers.
Registration is limited and required. Light refreshments will be served.
Masks are not required, but are recommended.

ACP Sign-Up at South Clayton Recreation Center
2023-10-02 16:00 - 19:00 | South Clayton Recreation Center, 1837 McDonough Rd., Hampton, GA, 30228, United States
South Clayton Recreation Center
1837 McDonough Road
Hampton, GA 30228
What would Digital Inclusion Week be without an opportunity to sign up for the Affordable Connectivity Program? Your Office of Digital Equity will be available to provide information and assist you with applying for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), a federally funded program that provides a $30/month discount on home internet or mobile service for qualified households.
Please bring required documents: Valid Identification, Proof of Income, and/or Proof of Participation in a Government Assistance Program.
Masks are not required, but are recommended.

Protect Your Financial Identity: Credit Report & Scores Workshop
2023-10-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Technology Services & Training Center, 9181 Poston Road, Jonesboro, GA, 30238, United States
Technology Services & Training Center
9181 Poston Road
Jonesboro, GA 30238
Here at the Office of Digital Equity, we believe that financial literacy and digital literacy are first cousins! We are excited to partner with Woodforest Bank to host a free workshop for Clayton County residents on understanding their credit report and credit scores, and the importance of financial health/literacy.
There will be 2 sessions available. Please check your schedule, and plan to join us at either 10:00am – 10:45am or 11:00am – 11:45am. You are welcome to attend both sessions if you’d like. All residents are invited to attend, regardless of their banking institution. Light refreshments will be provided.
Registration is limited and required.
Masks are not required, but are recommended.

2023 Digital Inclusion Week: Light It Up Teal!
2023-10-02 08:00 - 2023-10-07 17:00 | Technology Services & Training Center, 9181 Poston Road, Jonesboro, GA, 30238, United States
Technology Services & Training Center
9181 Poston Road
Jonesboro, GA 30238
Join us for the week long celebration of National Digital Inclusion Week, from October 2 – 7, 2023. We will be raising awareness, increasing outreach in the community, celebrating digital equity wins and providing free information and giveaways for our residents. View our calendar of events and register to attend an event. Registration is limited and required for all events.
If you’re in the neighborhood during Digital Inclusion Week, make sure you drive by to see our office. We are “lighting it up teal” for Digital Inclusion Week!
Schedule of Events for the Week
Monday, October 2, 2023 – 10:00am – 12:00pm, Protect Your Financial Identity: Credit Report & Scores Workshop
Monday, October 2, 2023 – 04:00pm – 07:00pm, ACP Sign-Up at South Clayton Recreation Center
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 – 01:00pm – 03:00pm, Protect Your Digital Identity
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 – 06:30pm – 07:30pm, BOC Proclamation: Digital Inclusion Week 2023
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 – 09:00am – 11:00am, Project #Certify
Thursday, October 5, 2023 – 09:00am – 12:00pm, ACP Sign-Up at Sonna Singleton Gregory Senior Center
Friday, October 6, 2023 – 09:00am – 12:00pm, Letter to Congress: Dear Congressman Scott
Friday, October 6, 2023 – 01:00pm – 03:00pm, Protect Your Financial Identity: Credit Report & Scores Workshop
Friday, October 6, 2023 – 04:00pm – 07:00pm, Using Technology to Promote Early Literacy
Saturday, October 7, 2023 – 10:00am – 03:00pm, 1st Annual Youth Empowerment Summit

*CANCELLED* Protecting Your PC Training
2023-09-29 09:00 - 12:00 | Frank Bailey Senior Center, 6213 Riverdale Road, Riverdale, GA, 30274, United States
Frank Bailey Senior Center
6213 Riverdale Road
Riverdale, GA 30296
Thank you for your interest in our Protecting Your PC training. This course will cover the basics of keeping your device safe, physically and virtually, as well as tips on browsing the internet safely and sending and receiving emails safely. You are welcome to bring your own laptop, but laptops will be available at the training location.

*CANCELLED* Navigating Your iPhone/iPad Training
2023-09-28 09:00 - 12:00 | Frank Bailey Senior Center, 6213 Riverdale Road, Riverdale, GA, 30274, United States
Frank Bailey Senior Center
6213 Riverdale Road
Riverdale, GA 30296
Thank you for your interest in our Navigating Your iPhone/iPad training course. This course will familiarize you with your Apple device, managing apps, updates, storage, organizing images, and much more. This course is for Apple iPhones and iPads, NOT Android based smart phones and tablets, such as Samsung, LG, Motorola, Nokia, etc. This will be a hands-on learning experience. Please bring your personal device(s) to class.

ACP Sign-Up at Forest Park Library
2023-09-27 14:30 - 17:30, 2023-08-30 13:30 - 16:30 | Forest Park Library, 4812 West Street, Forest Park, GA, United States
Forest Park Library
4812 West Street
Forest Park, GA 30297
Your Office of Digital Equity will be available to assist you with applying for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), a federally funded program that provides a $30/month discount on home internet or mobile service for qualified households.

Please bring required documents: Valid Identification, Proof of Income, and Proof of Participation in a Government Assistance Program.

ACP Sign-Up at Work Source Georgia Hiring Event
2023-09-27 11:00 - 13:00 | Work Source Georgia, 3000 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 350, Morrow, GA, 30260, United States
Work Source Georgia
3000 Corporate Center Drive
Suite 350
Morrow, GA 30260
Your Office of Digital Equity will be available to provide you with information about our digital equity initiative and to assist you with applying for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), a federally funded program that provides a $30/month discount on home internet or mobile phone service for qualified households. Please visit our table, we look forward to assisting you.
Required documents for ACP application: valid identification, proof of income, and/or proof of participation in a government assistance program. For more information about the ACP, please visit our Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) page.

*CANCELLED* Microsoft Excel Training
2023-09-27 10:30 - 13:30 | Northwest Library, 6131 Riverdale Rd., Riverdale, GA, 30274, United States
Northwest Library
6131 Riverdale Road
Riverdale, GA 30274
Thank you for your interest in our Microsoft Excel course. This course will cover the basics of Excel: anatomy of the spreadsheet and ribbon, formatting and sorting data, simple calculations, linking worksheets, and inserting charts and images. You are welcome to bring your own laptop, but computers will be available at the training location.

Navigating Your iPhone/iPad Training
2023-09-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Forest Park Senior Center, 5087 Park Avenue, Forest Park, GA, 30297, United States
Forest Park Senior Center
5087 Park Avenue
Forest Park, GA 30297
Thank you for your interest in our Navigating Your iPhone/iPad training course. This course will familiarize you with your Apple device, managing apps, updates, storage, organizing images, and much more. This course is for Apple iPhones and iPads, NOT Android based smart phones and tablets, such as Samsung, LG, Motorola, Nokia, etc. This will be a hands-on learning experience. Please bring your personal device(s) to class.

Navigating Your PC Training
2023-09-25 08:30 - 11:30 | Sonna Singleton Gregory Senior Center, 3215 Anvil Block Rd., Ellenwood, GA, 30294, United States
Sonna Singleton Gregory Senior Center
3215 Anvil Block Road
Ellenwood, GA 30294
Thank you for your interest in our Navigating Your PC training. This course will cover the basic components of a computer, the Windows 10/11 Operating System, computer software and programs, creating documents, and organizing files and folders. You are welcome to bring your own laptop, but laptops will be available at the training location.

*CANCELLED* Tech Talk with Kenny Training
2023-09-21 09:00 - 12:00 | J Charley Griswell Senior Center, 2300 Hwy 138 SE, Jonesboro, GA 30236 , Jonesboro, GA, United States
J. Charley Griswell Senior Center
2300 Hwy 138 SE
Jonesboro, GA 30236
Do you have a technical issue or question and need answers, like “Why is my computer so slow?”, “How do I attach a file to an email?”, “How do I download an app from the App Store?”, “Why do I need a VPN?”, “What is the cloud?” The Clayton County Office of Digital Equity is excited to partner with Forest Park Recreation & Leisure to host “Tech Talk with Kenny”, an open discussion where you can ask technical questions and get answers. For more complex issues, please email us in advance of class at digital.equity@claytoncountyga.gov, and we will attempt to have an answer for you to discuss in class.

*CANCELLED* ACP Sign-Up at Roll, Read & Feast
2023-09-20 16:00 - 19:00 | Library Headquarters, 865 Battle Creek Rd., Jonesboro, GA, 30236, United States
Headquarters Library
865 Battle Creek Road
Jonesboro, GA 30236
Your Office of Digital Equity will be available to provide you with information about our digital equity initiative and to assist you with applying for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), a federally funded program that provides a $30/month discount on home internet or mobile phone service for qualified households. Please visit our table, we look forward to assisting you. Required documents for ACP application: valid identification, proof of income, and/or proof of participation in a government assistance program. For more information about the ACP, please visit our Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) page.

Navigating Your iPhone/iPad Training
2023-09-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Morrow Library, 6225 Maddox Road, Morrow, 30260, United States
Morrow Library
6225 Maddox Road
Morrow, GA 30260
Thank you for your interest in our Navigating Your iPhone/iPad training course. This course will familiarize you with your Apple device, managing apps, updates, storage, organizing images, and much more. This course is for Apple iPhones and iPads, NOT Android based smart phones and tablets, such as Samsung, LG, Motorola, Nokia, etc. This will be a hands-on learning experience. Please bring your personal device(s) to class.

Microsoft Excel Training
2023-09-19 09:30 - 12:30 | Forest Park Library, 4812 West Street, Forest Park, GA, United States
Forest Park Library
4812 West Street
Forest Park, GA 30297
Thank you for your interest in our Microsoft Excel course. This course will cover the basics of Excel: anatomy of the spreadsheet and ribbon, formatting and sorting data, simple calculations, linking worksheets, and inserting charts and images. You are welcome to bring your own laptop, but computers will be available at the training location.

*CANCELLED* Tech Talk with Kenny Training
2023-09-18 08:30 - 11:30 | Sonna Singleton Gregory Senior Center, 3215 Anvil Block Rd., Ellenwood, GA, 30294, United States
Sonna Singleton Gregory Senior Center
3215 Anvil Block Road
Ellenwood, GA 30294
Do you have a technical issue or question and need answers, like “Why is my computer so slow?”, “How do I attach a file to an email?”, “How do I download an app from the App Store?”, “Why do I need a VPN?”, “What is the cloud?” The Clayton County Office of Digital Equity is excited to partner with Forest Park Recreation & Leisure to host “Tech Talk with Kenny”, an open discussion where you can ask technical questions and get answers. For more complex issues, please email us in advance of class at digital.equity@claytoncountyga.gov, and we will attempt to have an answer for you to discuss in class.

*CANCELED* Navigating Your PC Training
2023-09-15 09:00 - 12:00 | J Charley Griswell Senior Center, 2300 Hwy 138 SE, Jonesboro, GA 30236 , Jonesboro, GA, United States
J. Charley Griswell Senior Center
2300 Hwy 138 SE
Jonesboro, GA 30236
Thank you for your interest in our Navigating Your PC training. This course will cover the basic components of a computer, the Windows 10/11 Operating System, computer software and programs, creating documents, and organizing files and folders. You are welcome to bring your own laptop, but laptops will be available at the training location.

ACP Sign-Up @ College Park 3rd Annual Senior Summit
2023-09-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Georgia International Convention Center, 2000 Convention Center Concourse, College Park, GA, 30337, United States
Georgia International Convention Center
2000 Convention Center Concourse
College Park, GA 30337
Your Office of Digital Equity is excited to be invited back to this amazing event! We will be available to assist attendees with applying for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), a federally funded program that provides a $30/month discount on home internet or mobile service for qualified households.

Please bring required documents: Valid Identification, Proof of Income, and Proof of Participation in a Government Assistance Program.

Navigating Your iPhone/iPad Training
2023-09-13 09:00 - 12:00 | J Charley Griswell Senior Center, 2300 Hwy 138 SE, Jonesboro, GA 30236 , Jonesboro, GA, United States
J. Charley Griswell Senior Center
2300 Hwy 138 SE
Jonesboro, GA 30236
Thank you for your interest in our Navigating Your iPhone/iPad training course. This course will familiarize you with your Apple device, managing apps, updates, storage, organizing images, and much more. This course is for Apple iPhones and iPads, NOT Android based smart phones and tablets, such as Samsung, LG, Motorola, Nokia, etc. This will be a hands-on learning experience. Please bring your personal device(s) to class.

Microsoft Word Training
2023-09-11 08:30 - 11:30 | Sonna Singleton Gregory Senior Center, 3215 Anvil Block Rd., Ellenwood, GA, 30294, United States
Sonna Singleton Gregory Senior Center
3215 Anvil Block Road
Ellenwood, GA 30294
Thank you for your interest in our Microsoft Word course. This course will cover the basics of Microsoft Word: anatomy of the Microsoft Word interface, word processing basics, formatting text and images, headers and footers and much more! You are welcome to bring your own laptop, but computers will be available at the training location.

Navigating Your iPhone/iPad Training
2023-09-06 08:30 - 11:30 | Sonna Singleton Gregory Senior Center, 3215 Anvil Block Rd., Ellenwood, GA, 30294, United States
Sonna Singleton Gregory Senior Center
3215 Anvil Block Road
Ellenwood, GA 30294
Thank you for your interest in our Navigating Your iPhone/iPad training course. This course will familiarize you with your Apple device, managing apps, updates, storage, organizing images, and much more. This course is for Apple iPhones and iPads, NOT Android based smart phones and tablets, such as Samsung, LG, Motorola, Nokia, etc. This will be a hands-on learning experience. Please bring your personal device(s) to class.

ACP Sign-Up at Inspiredu Adult Digital Literacy Workshop
2023-08-31 12:00 - 15:00 | Inspiredu, 1550 Southland Circle NW, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA, 30318, United States
Inspiredu
1550 Southland Circle NW
Suite 200
Atlanta, GA 30318
Register to attend the Inspiredu Adult Digital Literacy Workshop at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ADL817. Space is very limited. Upon completion of the 2 hour workshop, participants will earn a FREE refurbished laptop.
The Clayton County Office of Digital Equity will be available to provide you with information about our digital equity initiative and to assist you with applying for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), a federally funded program that provides a $30/month discount on home internet or mobile phone service for qualified households. Please visit our table, we look forward to assisting you.
Required documents for ACP application: valid identification, proof of income, and/or proof of participation in a government assistance program. For more information about the ACP, please visit our Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) page.

Tech Talk with Kenny
2023-08-30 08:30 - 11:30 | Sonna Singleton Gregory Senior Center, 3215 Anvil Block Rd., Ellenwood, GA, 30294, United States
