Google Fiber Hosting Coding Classes At 4 Atlanta Rec Centers

ATLANTA, GA -- Google Fiber is going to be retrofitting the computer labs of 10 recreation centers in Atlanta, Patch has learned. That means state of the art technology will literally be at the fingertips of some of the city's most underprivileged youths.

The plan is part of a Centers of Hope, an initiative from the Atlanta Mayor's Office and the Atlanta Committee for Progress, an organization made up of a cross section of top CEOs and leaders from Atlanta’s private and public sectors.

In four locations around the city, Google Fiber has already provided a number of items that necessitate learning, such as desktop computers, printers, Chromeboxes, Google Cardboard, furniture, fresh paint and artwork.

The four recreation centers -- Adamsville, Rosel Fann, Pittman and SouthBend -- have computer labs that are up and running as well as open to the public. All summer, Google Fiber has been hosting coding progrmas and digital training for youths at these Center of Hope rec centers.

Students are using the computer labs for after-school programming, such as homework, coding classes and even job searching. The labs are also being used for digital literacy programming for adults and seniors.

This work is part of Google Fiber’s efforts to bridge the digital divide in Metro Atlanta and level the playing field when it comes to access to technology and the Internet.

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