Broadband Heroes Receive Recognition for Their Work in Southwest Region
Two individuals who have contributed to the success of the Adams County Every Citizen Online (ECO) pilot program were awarded for their hard work and dedication at the beginning of the month.
The ECO pilot program would not have been possible without the help of Jay Barkey and Ron Vanover. These men donated their time and energy into this program and Connect Ohio is grateful for their ongoing interest and dedication.
Connect Ohio is currently implementing a statewide broadband training program in order to increase sustainable broadband adoption in Ohio.
The ECO program is designed to encourage broadband adoption in Ohio by conducting training sessions at libraries, community colleges, and other anchor institutions throughout the state.
A successful pilot program has taken place at the Adams County Public Library helping to identify best practices for the program prior to its official launch in December.
Ron Vanover has graciously volunteered the time and the resources of his business, New Life PCs, to support the ECO program in Adams County. Ron has provided all of the participants who have graduated from the program with the opportunity to purchase a refurbished computer at a low cost. He started his Microsoft-registered computer refurbishing business in 2007. Ron has combined his passion for computing and experience as a trainer to help individuals and organizations improve their understanding and use of technology.
Jay Barkey has dedicated 30 years to teaching in secondary and higher education and has been the assistant director of Adams County Public Library in West Union since 2000.
Upon learning of our need for a location and instructor to launch the ECO pilot, Jay immediately volunteered his time and expertise to teach residents of Adams County the basic computing skills and insight into the value of the Internet in everyday life.
For their selfless contribution to increasing broadband adoption in the state, Connect Ohio has presented Jay and Ron with a Broadband Hero Award and extends its gratitude for their hard work.
Additional Broadband Hero Awards will be distributed quarterly to deserving individuals who assist in Connect Ohio’s efforts to close the digital divide.
The ECO pilot program would not have been possible without the help of Jay Barkey and Ron Vanover. These men donated their time and energy into this program and Connect Ohio is grateful for their ongoing interest and dedication.Connect Ohio is currently implementing a statewide broadband training program in order to increase sustainable broadband adoption in Ohio.
The ECO program is designed to encourage broadband adoption in Ohio by conducting training sessions at libraries, community colleges, and other anchor institutions throughout the state.
A successful pilot program has taken place at the Adams County Public Library helping to identify best practices for the program prior to its official launch in December.
Ron Vanover has graciously volunteered the time and the resources of his business, New Life PCs, to support the ECO program in Adams County. Ron has provided all of the participants who have graduated from the program with the opportunity to purchase a refurbished computer at a low cost. He started his Microsoft-registered computer refurbishing business in 2007. Ron has combined his passion for computing and experience as a trainer to help individuals and organizations improve their understanding and use of technology. Jay Barkey has dedicated 30 years to teaching in secondary and higher education and has been the assistant director of Adams County Public Library in West Union since 2000.
Upon learning of our need for a location and instructor to launch the ECO pilot, Jay immediately volunteered his time and expertise to teach residents of Adams County the basic computing skills and insight into the value of the Internet in everyday life.
For their selfless contribution to increasing broadband adoption in the state, Connect Ohio has presented Jay and Ron with a Broadband Hero Award and extends its gratitude for their hard work.
Additional Broadband Hero Awards will be distributed quarterly to deserving individuals who assist in Connect Ohio’s efforts to close the digital divide.
posted by Connect Ohio at
5:51 AM
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