Tech Goes Home Chattanooga Expands To New Locations

  • Thursday, August 27, 2015

Tech Goes Home Chattanooga, the new digital equity initiative from the Enterprise Center, is expanding to 20 locations across Hamilton County this fall. The growth of the program has been made possible through support and funding from the city of Chattanooga and Hamilton County, as well as local foundations and businesses. 

Graduates of the program are also spreading the word. Gwendolyn Moore, who took the course at Second Missionary Baptist Church last spring, is a huge fan. “There’s so many things you can learn from using a computer. I’m beginning to pay my bills online and doing research. I feel important.” 

TGH CHA is partnering with schools, public libraries, churches, nonprofits and other organizations to provide 15 hours of free training to help participants acquire the skills to be able to access information and resources online. Upon completion of the course, participants have the option to purchase a new Chromebook for $50. The program also helps interested families secure low­ cost home internet service through one of several available options. 

TGH CHA offers programs for preschoolers and school-­aged children (who must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver), as well as adults. Those interested in enrolling can obtain more information and an application directly from the course location. 

Tech Goes Home Chattanooga is also seeking volunteers to help work with participants during classes. For more info about volunteering or the TGH CHA program, please visit techgoeshomecha.org

Classes will be offered at these locations this fall:
(See techgoeshomecha.org/course­locations/ for a complete class schedule.) 

School Program Sites 

Chattanooga Central High School
OPEN – Application deadline is Sept. 8
Class schedule TBD
For Students (ages 15­18) + their Parent/Caregiver Jim Snyder, Trainer
D102, Highway 58, Harrison, TN 37341
344-­1447 

Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy
OPEN – Application deadline is Aug. 28
Classes every other Friday, Sept. 4- Oct. 30, 3-6 p.m.
For Students (ages 12­18) + their Parent/Caregiver Olivia Bagby, Trainer
Room #210, 1802 Bailey Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37404
702-­7230 

Chattanooga Housing Authority, Greenwood Terrace
OPEN – Applications coming soon
Class schedule TBD
For Students (ages TBD) + their Parent/Caregiver Shelah Griggs, Trainer
3056 Dee Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37406
752-­4885 

Downtown Library
OPEN – Application deadline is Sept. 19
Classes on Saturdays, Oct. 3-Nov. 7, 10 am.-12 p.m.
For Students (ages 8­18) + their Parent/Caregiver Jessica Meyer and Emily Curb, Trainers
2nd Floor, 1001 Broad St., Chattanooga, TN 37402 757-­5310 

East Lake Academy of Fine Arts
OPEN – Application deadline is Sept. 16
Classes on Wednesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 16-Oct. 1, 4-6:30 p.m.
For Students (ages 12­14) + their Parent/Caregiver Callie Branam and Justin Race, Trainers
Media Center, 2700 East 34th St., Chattanooga, TN 37407 493­-0334 

East Lake Elementary
OPEN – Application deadline is Sept. 10
Classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 15-Oct. 20, 5-6:45 p.m.
For Students (ages 8­11) + their Parent/Caregiver Bob & Cristi Sloan, Trainers
Computer Lab, 3600 13th Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37407  493-­0366 

East Ridge Elementary
OPEN – Application deadline is Aug. 28
Classes on Tuesdays, Sept. 8-Nov. 3, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
For Students (ages 6­11) + their Parent/Caregiver Stevie Davis & Jennifer McElwain, Trainers
Art Room, 1014 John Ross Road, East Ridge, TN 37412 493-­9296 

The Howard School
OPEN – Application deadline is Aug. 31
Classes on Mondays, Sept. 14-Oct. 19, 5-8 p.m.
For Students (ages 13­18) + Parent/Caregiver Jessica Hubbuch, Trainer
2500 South Market St., Chattanooga, TN 37408 209-­5868 

Red Bank High School
OPEN – Application deadline is Aug. 31
Classes on Tuesdays, Sept. 1-Sept. 29, 4-7 p.m.
For Students (ages 14­18) + Parent/Caregiver Caleb Bagby & Jaime Kerns, Trainers
Room 1700, 640 Morrison Springs Road, Chattanooga, TN 37415
894-­1900 

Rivermont Elementary
OPEN – Application deadline is Sept. 4
Classes on Sept. 8, 14, 21, 22, 28, 29 and Oct. 12, 4-6:10 p.m.
For Students (ages 8­10) + their Parent/Caregiver Abby Moore & Elisabeth Biernik, Trainers
Library, 3330 Hixson Pike, Chattanooga, TN 37415 870­-0610 

Soddy Daisy Middle School
OPEN – Application deadline is Sept. 4
Classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 15-Oct. 15, 4-6 p.m.
For Students (ages 10­13) + their Parent/Caregiver Meghan Creecy, Trainer
200 Turner Rd., Soddy Daisy, TN 37379  332­-8800 

South Chattanooga YFD Center OPEN – Applications coming soon Class schedule TBD
For Students (ages 12­18) + their Parent/Caregiver RJ Avery and Barbara Readnower, Trainers
1151 West 40th St., Chattanooga, TN 37409 643­-6800 

Community Program Sites 

Chattanooga Central High School
OPEN – Application deadline is Oct. 19
Classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Oct. 22-Nov. 19, 2-4:30 p.m.
For adults (18+) ­ General focus Jim Snyder, Trainer
D102, Highway 58, Harrison, TN 37421
344-­1447 

Eastdale Recreation Center
OPEN – Application deadline is Sept. 6
Classes on Saturdays, Sept. 26-Nov. 7, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.  For adults (18+) and seniors (55+) ­ General focus Pastor Elton Young and Geneva Stubbs Maffett, Trainers 1312 Moss St., Chattanooga, TN 37411
697-­1289 

Metropolitan Ministries
OPEN – Application deadline is Sept. 15
Classes scheduled weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Oct. 1-Nov. 3, 12-1:30 p.m. 
For adults (18+) and seniors (55+) ­ General focus Andy Smith & BB Ryan, Trainers
1112 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37404
624-­9654 

Northside Neighborhood House
OPEN – Application deadline is Sept. 4
Classes on Tuesdays, Sept. 15-Oct. 20, 5:30-8 p.m.
For adults (18+) ­ General focus
Carla Sewell, Trainer
211 Minor St., Chattanooga, TN 37405
267-­2217 

Olivet Baptist Church
OPEN – Applications coming soon
Class schedule TBD
For adults (18+) & seniors (55+) ­ General focus Alyce Scott & Sherry Ward, Trainers
740 E. M. L. King Blvd., Chattanooga, TN 37403 838-­2256 

Second Missionary Baptist Church
OPEN – Application deadline is Sept. 1
Classes on Thursdays, Sept. 10-Oct. 22, 4-6 p.m.
For adults (18+) and seniors (55+) ­ General focus Lynette Ramsey, Trainer
Computer Lab, 2305 East 3rd St., Chattanooga, TN 37404 624­-9097 

Tennessee Career Center
OPEN – Application deadline is Sept. 25
Classes on Mondays and Wednesdays, Oct. 5-26, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
For adults (18+) ­ General focus
Samantha Printup and Crystal Butler, Trainers 
Eastgate Town Center, 5600 Brainerd Rd., Ste A5, Chattanooga, TN 37411 894-­5354

Westside YFD Center
OPEN – Application deadline is Sept. 15
Classes on Thursdays, Sept. 17-Nov. 5, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
For adults (18+) ­ General focus Nicole Coleman Trainer
Room #11, 501 W 12th St., Chattanooga, TN 37402
643­-6400 

Early Childhood Program Sites
Little Miss Mag
OPEN – Applications coming soon
Class schedule TBD
For Children (ages 3­5) + their Parent/Guardian Marisa Hawkins, Trainer
225 Lookout St., Chattanooga, TN 37403
266­-5286 

South Chattanooga Library OPEN – Applications coming soon Class schedule TBD
For Children (ages 3­5) + their Parent/Guardian Alei Burns, Trainer
925 West 39th St., Chattanooga, TN 37410 825-­7237 

Avondale Head Start
OPEN – Application deadline is Sept. 22
Classes on Thursdays, Sept. 24-Nov. 19, 4-6 p.m.
For Children (ages 3­5) + their Parent/Guardian Jason McKinney, Trainer
2302 Ocoee St. Chattanooga TN 37406
643­-6886 

For more information, visit http://techgoeshomecha.org.

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