IBM, SeniorNet and the Native American Chamber of Commerce Partner to Bring Technology Centers to Remote Reservations

IBM, SeniorNet and the Native American Chamber of Commerce Partner to Bring Technology Centers to Remote Reservations

In partnership with the Native American Chamber of Commerce and with SeniorNet, a leading nonprofit technology educator of older adults, IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced Hope and Harmony for Humanity, a grant-based initiative designed to bring computer technology access and education to low-income and remote Native American reservations across the United States. The initiative kicks off with the opening of the first Achievement Center at the Blackfeet Nation in Browning, Montana today and will continue over the next three years with the opening of five Achievement Centers on rural and low-income reservations.

“IBM is proud to sponsor this groundbreaking initiative,” said Ron Glover, Vice President, IBM Global Workforce Diversity. “As Native American reservations are geographically distant from metropolitan centers and often lack community infrastructure, they are often left behind in the information age. This program really aims to help them realize the education and communication benefits of technology and to bridge the Digital Divide.”

The Lenovo PC-based Achievement Centers will offer computer and Internet access, education and training for reservation residents of all ages. In addition to computer training that covers the fundamentals through more advanced courses, the Achievement Centers will serve as an education center for the communities, offering classes on topics such as Family History and Genealogy, Health, Language Training, Work Skills, and Tutoring, as well as a host of life skills and enrichment curriculum.

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