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History
The Newman Computer Learning Center
("CLC"), founded in 1997, was developed in conjunction with the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development's ("HUD") national Neighborhood Networks
program. The CLC is an official Neighborhood
Networks site.
The Neighborhood Networks program was developed to connect a
variety of public and private organizations, housing developments, housing development
owners, managers, and residents. This goal is accomplished through the use of computer
hardware and software for job-related, educational, and other community purposes.
Funding
Sources of funding and resources for the CLC include the HUD
Drug Elimination Grant, and community partnerships formed with local educational
institutions and businesses. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or partner with
the Newman Computer Learning Center, please submit the Information Request form below.
Key Benefits
 | Adult students who complete
courses at the CLC receive the following benefits:
 | Training in the most current
business applications and operating systems, including:
 | Microsoft Windows 95.
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| Microsoft Office 97 (including
Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
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| Microsoft Publisher 98.
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| Microsoft Front Page 98
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| Omni Page Professional.
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| Skill development and Job
Placement assistance including:
| Typing skill assessment and
improvement.
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| Resume writing courses.
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| Interviewing skills and application
follow-up.
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| Young adults and children
who attend classes at the CLC receive critical computer literacy skills. Some of the
activities designed for young people include:
| SAT and ACT preparatory
resources for College bound students.
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| After School Enrichment classes
where students of all ages can come for homework help, or utilize educational software to
further develop skills in reading, mathematics, and problem solving.
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| Creativity Clinics give young
people an opportunity to engage in creative expression through creative writing,
publishing, and painting exercises assigned in class.
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| Students learn about history,
culture, and current events during Internet Access hours.
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| Our computer literacy
training programs increase the skill levels of our students by preparing them for today's
technically-enhanced job market, and better equip our young students by providing them
with tools to further and enhance their growth and development.
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| Most importantly, these
services are provided to the community free-of-charge. Access is given freely to all who
have the will and desire to learn.
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