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Build Unity

Goal 1: Implement Strategies to Eliminate Racism and Other
Forms of Discrimination and to Advance Unity in Arlington
Objective 3: Address Education and Workforce Training Disparities
Project Performance Measure(s) Department(s)
BU Expanding Digital and  Increase digital literacy program by 10% over Library
1.3.1 Informational Literacy prior year’s total
Programs  Increase digital literacy program attendance
by 10% over prior year’s total
Summary:

The Library currently offers a variety of digital literacy Digital Literacy Program
courses designed to teach how to use software. They # of Attendees
also provide instruction on finding, using, and creating 200
information online productively and safely to achieve
their endeavors. In FY 2024, there will be a heightened 150
focus on increasing classes, especially classes which
encompass cybersecurity and other security‐based 100
concerns everyone faces in their personal and work
lives. This new focus will also strategically integrate 50
digital literacy classes into 50% of all adult education ‐
curricula to help these students gain the
comprehensive skills necessary to achieve their goals. 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr
FY 2023 FY 2024
Participants will learn how to:
 Locate trustworthy and reliable information.
Digital Literacy Programs Offered
 Understand good digital citizenship.
 Unlock new learning potentials and explore a 40
wide range of topics.
 Learn new workforce skills to help better their 30
job opportunities.
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Update:
Classes offered during the 4 Quarter: 10
th
 Cybersecurity Basics
 Apps for Seniors ‐
 Microsoft Word 101 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr
 Smart and Safe Online Shopping
 Magic Studio Using Canva FY 2023 FY 2024
 DigitALL: Computers. Work Skills. Life.
 Introduction to Chat GPT
 Create Images with AI  Internet Browsing and Safety
 Android Basics  Learning how to type
 Conceptos básicos de la computadora y como  Introduction to Canva (Making Posters)
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 Kids Explore AI
 Graphic Design Basics: Using Canva
 Social Media Basics
 Introduction to Excel

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