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Program Description

The Technology Center’s primary focus is to provide a computer resource for individuals and groups in Greater Lawrence. The objective is to increase computer access, teach computer literacy and explore computer related career professions. The center is equipped with 14 computers, with internet access and are the MS Office Suite. In addition the lab is equipped with LCD projector and screen for classes or presentations  

A major benefit the GLCAC Inc. Technology Center offers to its user is an experienced teaching staff, which can mold curriculums specific for your group’s needs, and a fulltime IT Department that can provide technical assistance.

Program Services

Since the Technology Center’s inception in 2001 it has served many different organizations for wide-ranging objectives. The following are some f the groups who have utilized the Technology Center and the focus of their use. 

ORGANIZATION

ACTIVITY

Community Partnerships for Children

Breakthrough To Literacy

Even Start Program

Classes and Lab Time

 GLCAC Head Start “Good Guys”

Entry Level Computer Classes

GLCAC Inc.

Staff Training

GLCAC Head Start

ESOL Computer Classes

HOPE

Brainfuse” Tutoring Software

HOPE “Gear-Up Program”

Publishing Project 9/11 Book

Lawrence Adult Learning Center

Computer Lab Time

Lawrence HERC

Workshops

LMCC

PowerPoint Training

Lawrence Community Works

Web Design Workshops

Lawrence Teen Coalition

Web Design Classes

MVWIB "JIF Program

Business Computer Training

New England Puerto Rican Alliance

Beginner Level Computer Classes

Salem St Col."Upward Bound"

After School Computer Lab

Wee Care

Staff Training

In addition to these groups many other organizations in the community have used the center for presentations and workshops.

 

 

 

 

 

Eligibility Guidelines

There are no special eligibility guidelines to use the Technology Center.  Any Greater Lawrence Group is eligible to use the center. Contact Peter O'Dowd ( see contact information below) for fee and schedule information.

 

Contact Information

Telephone:
              (978) 681-4900 Ext 290
FAX:
              (978) 681-4949
Postal address:
              GLCAC, Inc. Technology Center
             305 Essex St. Lawrence
              Lawrence, MA 01840
Contact name:
              Peter O'Dowd, Technology Center Coordinator
Electronic mail:
               Podowd@glcac.org