Free Computer and Digital Skills Classes
Somerset Broadband promotes access to the online world in order to equip, teach, and empower residents to connect with jobs, doctors, schools, friends, and resources that help people and communities thrive.
Even with internet access and computer devices, we must ensure that Mainers have the knowledge and the confidence to successfully navigate the devices and the digital world. This is why SEDC is partners with Skowhegan Adult Ed, The National Digital Equity Center and free on demand programs to offer FREE digital skills training classes throughout Somerset County.
Take classes in-Person at a partner locationS
If you would like to take these classes in-person at one of our partner locations, please look for a location nearest you. SEDC (or one of our partners) will facilitate these classes at our partner locations by request or regularly at The Somerset Connect Center and Skowhegan Adult Ed.
To ensure folks can comfortably participate in a trusted and safe environment, we’ll be hosting classes at:
o Local libraries and granges for our families and seniors
o American Legion halls for our veterans
o Senior and affordable housing residences
o Recovery Residences for those overcoming addiction
o And at the Somerset County Jail for our formerly incarcerated population.
Take classes Online at home or work
Take classes from the comfort of your home or convenience of your office! Choose from classes ranging from phone, tablet/iPad, & computer basics, internet safety, video-conferencing and telehealth, or more sophisticated training in Google Drive, MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint, and even website design.
Several partnering Websites such as http://digitallearn.org/, https://edu.gcfglobal.org/, and https://digitalequitycenter.org/classes/ offer classes online via Zoom or on Demand so you can take them using your own computer, tablet or phone.
Free, Live classes - National Digital Equity Center
All NDEC classes are live, with active discussion and Q&A interaction with the NDEC instructor. Explore the class offerings here: Free Digital Skills Classes All classes are 1-hr in duration; some topics are covered in 1, 2, or 3 sessions.