Open Hub Classes at the Newburgh Free Library
Serving unemployed / underemplyed 18+ adults in Newburgh at large and the Hudson Valley, assisting with upskilling & resckilling.in tech / with tech.
Bridging the gap between you and the tech industry, turning your dream into reality.
Practical tech skills taught by industry practitioners.
- Instructors led classes
- Project Based Learning
- Mentorship support and Office hours
- Community support
- Networking and Interview practice
- Study groups toward certifications
- We also have other networking events including tech webinars, technology panel discussions and interview preparation workshops throughout the year
Free to qualified applicants!
Registration form is available here
We offer three tiers of courses:
- Foundational - 3 levels. Essential for the basic computer / digital office / remote work
- intermediate - 4 parallel tracks, can be taken separately. Career exploratory while solidifying your digital skills
- Advanced / Professional career in tech - 3 parallel tracks
Each course can be taken separately.
Taken sequentially these courses can solidify your knowledge and bring you to the next level of skills advancement and professional development
The Bootcamp level courses can lead you to the professional career in tech!
The knowledge assessment is required to enroll for intermediate and advanced level courses
Tech Fundamentals – Getting Started
5 weeks 3 classroom hours, one study session per week
Tech Foundations 1 - Information Technology Basics – Hardware, Internet, Email, Windows and Mac
Tech Foundations 2 – Information Skills – Managing Your Digital World, Word Processing, Social Media. Job Search
Tech Foundations 3 – Building Websites, Understanding Data, Networks and Systems, Programming Languages, Computer Repair
Intermediate Courses – Finding a Specialty
5 weeks 3 classroom hours, one study session per week
Introduction to Web Development – Plan and build winning websites from mock-up to launch
Introduction to Data Analytics – Data rules, period, end of story. Find out why it’s so important and how it works.
Introduction to Networks and Systems – Geeks who like to work with their hands will find challenges and opportunities.
Introduction to Digital Business Management – For anyone starting or managing a business or organization, digital tools are essential.
Intensive Bootcamps - Professional Certificates
Take a 6-month deep dive into a specific area. You’ll receive a certificate and be prepared for a job.
Web Development – Build websites, learn best practices, pick up essential skills, and most important, build a network of collaborators.
Data Analytics – Every business, every organization, needs data analytics to understand what’s happening and make informed decisions. That’s why data analysts are paid so well.
IT Support Professional – The more equipment you have, the more things are broken. The more you rely on computers, the more it becomes vital to keep things up and running. That’s why IT support professionals are in high demand.
Classes Start in March 2023, continue throughout the year.
Schedule Information and Application Form
Classes are available for FREE to eligible low-income learners. Classes are in person at the Newburgh Free Library’s brand-new Tech Hub.
Test your Digital Literacy - get assessed: https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/ - use Location PIN ZAP4 for this program
Living Tech Academy Calendar:
https://bit.ly/TechAcademyCalendar
Previous Info Sessions & Digital Literacy Assessments
- Friday, February 24th at 10:30 am
- Saturday, February 25th at 1:30 pm
- Wednesday, March 1st at 6 pm
- Tuesday, March 14th at 6 pm
- Saturday, March 18th at 1:30 pm
- Tuesday April 4th at 5:30 pm
- Wednesday April 12 at 5:30 pm
- Saturday, April 15th at 10 am
- Tuesday, May 2nd at 5:30 pm
- Saturday, May 13th at 1:30 pm
- Tuesday, May 16th at 5:30 pm