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los Angeles, August 10, 2011- PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE / – officials from the White House initiative on educational excellence for Hispanic and the State of California joined today the Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and the editor of impreMedia Monica Lozano to commend Club Digital, the programme of bilingual instruction in the most complete of all the nation designed internet to close the digital divide which disproportionately affecting Hispanic families in America, Club Digital offers 30 days of interactive and bilingual lessons on all aspects of the internet. These lessons are available throughout the month of August at impreMedia publications, including the opinion, the opinion with you and the Messenger. The lessons are also available here and more than 200,000 printed lessons will be distributed free of charge through community-based organizations throughout California. Digital Club has been made possible by a public-private collaboration of impreMedia, California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF), National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), AT & T and the Dewey Square Group.
In early 2012, Club Digital expands nationally to reach more than 9.4 million Hispanics. “Digital club is an important and innovative community initiative that will improve the educational opportunities for millions,” was that express Juan Sepulveda, Executive Director of the White House initiative on educational excellence for Hispanic. “Access to the Internet is one of the best ways to improve the academic achievement of Hispanic Americans.”
California officials share the objective of the administration of Obama, improve access to the internet, especially for low income students and their families. “Preparing all students for the demands for success ensure that no child is left without connection – at home or at school” express Tom Torlakson, Superintendent of public instruction of California. “Digital club helps students and parents to acquire internet skills that increase their opportunities for learning in school, your knowledge and preparation in the Centre’s work.”
Through its innovative and interactive bilingual lessons, Club Digital educate users about the economic, educational and social benefits of accessing the internet. “Online access is no more a luxury” said Monica Lozano, Publisher and Chief Executive of impreMedia, and founder of Club Digital. “Today, the Internet is an essential tool for modern life, it is the gateway to jobs, education, Government, finance, services for health care, and much more.”
The Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is located among the dignitaries of the State and federal private sector, who visited Magnolia Place Family Center in Los Angeles, one of several community organizations in the State that sponsors the Club Digital lessons. “Cause inspiration see people learn first-hand what the internet means to their lives and their families” said Villaraigosa. “Many of those who are on the wrong side of the digital divide, this is an opportunity to access what they never thought they could have.”
Club Digital users could also visit a Centre for mobile computing provided by the Southeast Community Development Corporation, which paseara in Los Angeles, inviting users to test Digital Club. “Easy access is the key” said Sunne Wright McPeak, President and CEO of California Emerging Technology Fund. “No one should feel that the Internet is out of reach”. “Digital club is designed to bring this important knowledge and economic tool to people who need it and deserves it.”
Combining the traditional press, online resource and community associations, Club Digital is a public collaboration – private unprecedented designed to serve many Americans they possible. A portion of Club Digital was founded by the U.S. Department of Commerce American Reinvestment and Recovery Act as well as private institutions. “AT & T is committed to providing access to high speed internet to the people and communities possible” I draw Ken McNeely, President, AT & T California. “The Digital Club training programme is an excellent resource – which provides new opportunities and knowledge to users at no cost any.”
The pilot Digital Club in California will be held August 1-30 and the lessons will remain accessible here. The programme will be launched nationally in January, 2012.
