Technology Opportunity Centers

• Technology Innovation Challenge Grant 1996- 2001

- 21 TOC Centers opened

• ARC 2002 – 2003 - 10 TOC Centers opened

• ARC 2003 - 2004 - 7 TOC Centers opened

• ARC 2005 - 2006 - 7 TOC Centers opening

• 21 Centers Opened• 10,133 Adults Trained• 515,982 Total Usage• Sustainability Plan in place, 12

centers continuing the project

through the EdVenture Group

Technology Opportunity Centers$4.2 Million (5 Year Project)

1996 United States Department of Education

The Background….

Technology Opportunity Center$250,000-1 Year Project

2003 Appalachian Regional Commission

• 10 Centers

• 40 Community Courses Completed

• Over 800 Community Members Trained

• 50,049 Total Usage

• Funding for TOC Lab Upgrades

TOC-Level 3$200,000-1 Year Project

2004 Appalachian Regional Commission

• 7 New Centers

• 28 Community Courses to be offered

• Over 560 Community Members Trained

• 50,599 Total Usage

• Lab Upgrades Funded

A day in the life of a TOC…

“The TOC is great. We actually learned to program Visual Basic.”-High School Student, TOC Participant

Students-use the TOCs for research, career exploration

opportunities and participation in computer laboratory sessions

that support their coursework.

Teachers-use the TOCs for curriculum integration, professional

development and sharing technology resources during faculty

In-services.Community, Parents, Businesses-use the TOCs for hands-on training of various software applications and Internet tools.

Many course participants are using a computer for the very first time.

Preferred Lab Requirements• Projector• Screen• Printer• At least 15 Computers• Scanner• Miscellaneous Supplies (Paper, Printer Cartridges)• Internet and Microsoft Office Suite

“I don’t know what we would do without our TOC. It has provided a wonderful opportunity for our students and staff andsupported the training needs of Bridgeport’s business community.My classes are always full!-Pat Ramsburg, Bridgeport H.S. TOC Director”

Class Details

• Intro to Basic, Basic & Intermediate Courses

• Microsoft Office

• Internet

• 6-9pm one night per week for 5 or 10 weeks

• Two five-week Introduction to Basic,

Two ten-week courses

(basic and/or intermediate)

Scheduling of Community Courses

All training is FREE

To register, call Gloria Patterson at 888-862-0505